Saddleback Plumbing Heating & Air Blog: Archive for October, 2015

Why You Should Install a Hydronic Boiler System

Monday, October 26th, 2015

The days are getting colder, though perhaps a bit more slowly than some of us would like. Even so, though, it’s a good idea to make sure that you have a reliable home heating system in place before winter begins. If you don’t have a reliable home heating system installed already, you should consider installing a hydronic boiler system. Read on to find out how a hydronic boiler system works, and why you should install one in your home.

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Heat Pump Problems to Watch for this Fall

Monday, October 19th, 2015

As we move further into fall, you’re probably going to start relying on your heat pump more and more often to keep comfortable. The more you use your heat pump, the more likely it will be for problems to crop up over time. The faster you can get these problems repaired, the better shape your heat pump will be in. Let’s take a look at some of the problems your heat pump can run into, and when you need to call for repairs.

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Furnace Problems You Need to Know About

Monday, October 12th, 2015

Summer is over, and heating season is here. As you start to use your home’s heating system more and more in the coming months, it’s a good idea to keep an eye out for the various problems that can afflict your system. Furnaces, for example, have a number of issues that can decrease performance or cause a breakdown. It is important to know the symptoms of these issues, so that you can call for repairs as soon as possible. Let’s take a look at some common furnace problems now.

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How Zone Control Helps Improve Your Heating System

Monday, October 5th, 2015

Heating season is here, and while we may be in for a few more hot days between now and winter the daily temperature is going to drop steadily. That means it’s time to get your heating system ready for the cold season. While central heating has plenty of advantages to recommend it, there are a few disadvantages that you should be aware of. The biggest issue with central heating is that it is unable to change its level of output between rooms. This causes the system to waste a lot of energy on rooms that don’t need it, such as empty rooms or rooms that are better insulated. Fortunately, there is a way to solve this problem. Read on to find out about the benefits of zone control.

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