The winters in North Colorado can be as oppressive as they are beautiful—especially if your home heater has problems giving you sufficient warmth. If you discover cold spots in your house, or find yourself waking up each morning to an unexpected chill, you may have a problem with your heating system.

There are a number of reasons unconnected to your heater that can result in a chillier house: deteriorating insulation, heat leaks around doors and windows, and open fireplace dampers. But in this post we’re going to look at two issues that are specific to your heating system—and what you can do about them.

If you need help getting better quality heating in Windsor, CO, call on Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning. Our longevity speaks for our quality: we’ve been in business since 1934.

2 reasons your heater isn’t giving you enough heat

Thermostat problems: No matter the type of heater you have—from a furnace to a geothermal heat pump—you will control it through a thermostat. If your thermostat begins to malfunction, it will have trouble detecting the temperature in your home or it will lose its precision control and struggle to reach its setting. In either case, your thermostat will start turning your heater on and off at the wrong times, leading to uneven heating and a colder home. Fortunately, thermostat issues are simple problems to fix for professional technicians, since they only need to access the thermostat itself, not the heating unit.

Wear and tear from lack of maintenance: A heater will only work its best if it receives regular inspections and tune-ups—at least once a year, preferably during the fall before the serious cold starts. If you’ve let your heater go without regular maintenance, it will age faster and strain to reach its target temperature. The wear on its parts will result in a weaker performance. It’s never too late to start regular maintenance; however, so schedule it at the same time you schedule the necessary repairs.

Don’t sit around in a cold home and hope that your heater will magically “get better” and conditions will improve. They won’t. You need professionals to find out what has caused the drop in performance from your heater and then offer solutions to the problem. Contact Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning today if you aren’t getting the heat you need, and make sure your heater is ready for winter with a maintenance visit from one of our highly trained technicians.

In towns like Windsor, heating issues are more than small potatoes.  High altitudes and cold winters make proper heating a must for any home, and as the summer winds down, you want to make sure your system is ready for it. Regardless of whether you have a traditional heating system, a heat pump, a geothermal system, or a radiant heating system, the heating season is here; are you prepared? Here are a few helpful tips to make sure.

First of all, make sure you schedule a routine maintenance session from qualified professional as soon as the summer season ends. He’ll take a look at your heater and tighten any loose bolts or fittings as well as cleaning dirty components and other “tune-up” duties. Not only does this ensure the heater gets cleaned up after an idle summer, but it lets the technician spot any potential trouble spots and schedule a repair session before winter kicks in. Better to make repairs before you need the heater than deal with it breaking down in the middle of a snowstorm.

In addition to the heater itself, you ought to do a little maintenance on your house. See about adding insulation if you can, and make sure you seal up any leaks around your doors and windows. That will help your home retain heat much more readily, cutting down on the cost of energy without skimping on the heating you need.

Finally, you may want to consider upgrading your system with new components like a programmable thermostat or zone controls. The former lets you turn the heat on and off automatically – saving you money when you go to work or run errands – while the latter lets you turn the heat on only in those parts of the house that you’re using. Both help you save on energy costs as well as improving the overall comfort levels in your home.

The experts at Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning can help you with getting ready for the heating season, as well as repair and installation issues. We offer Windsor heating services, and our staff is dedicated to your satisfaction. The heating season is here; are you prepared? Give us a call and you will be.