It suits Murphy’s Law that air conditioning and heating systems don’t seem to break, except in the most extreme weather. If you find yourself needing furnace repair, it can help if you are able to troubleshoot the problems, before the HVAC contractors arrive.

If your furnace isn’t producing heat, there are some things that you should check, before you even call the HVAC contractors for furnace repair. Some possible causes that you can check for yourself include:

• A problem with the thermostat—either set too low, or not working
• The control valve is closed
• The fuse is blown or the breaker is tripped
• Ignition problems (pilot light, hot surface ignition, or electronic ignition)

You can check for these problems with your air conditioning and heating system by doing the following things:

• Check that the thermostat is set to heat, and set to an appropriate temperature
• If you have a dial thermostat, try changing the setting by a few degrees (up or down)
• In non-digital thermostats, clean the internal contacts
• Reset or replace a tripped breaker or blown fuse
• Check the ignition system according to your manual

If none of these actions brings back your heat, then it’s time to call our HVAC contractors for a furnace repair visit.

If your conventional gas furnace is producing heat, but not enough to heat your home, there are a few different things that you can try before you call for furnace repairs. These include:
• If your furnace air filter is dirty, clean or replace it
• If the gas burners need adjustment, call for assistance from reputable HVAC contractors
• Make sure that there is adequate air flow to the combustion air chamber

If none of these solutions help, call for professional furnace repair.

If your furnace is cycling too quickly, follow these troubleshooting steps:
• If the air filter is dirty, clean or replace it
• Troubleshoot for thermostat problems in the heat anticipator
• Blower motor problems—loose belt or needs to be oiled (oil or tighten belt as needed)

If these seem not to solve the problem, or if your blower motor belt seems frayed, then call our HVAC contractors to come in for a furnace repair.

If your air conditioning and heating system fails, you can do those troubleshooting tasks on your own, or call for assistance. If none of these tricks are helping, then call us, and one of our HVAC contractors will be able to help with your furnace repair. We serve Denver, CO and the entire Denver metro area, including Aurora, CO, Morrison, CO, Evergreen, CO, Broomfield, CO, Arvada, CO, Northglenn, CO, and Commerce City, CO.

(Image and excerpt from “Troubleshooting a Gas Furnace—Furnace Repair”)

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Ignoring the condition of your sewer line can lead to expensive repair work. Regular sewer inspection will eliminate some future problems arising. Sewer pipe inspection is not an easy process and you might not be able to do it on your own.

The inspection work requires a specialized video camera that goes through the sewer pipes. It displays the condition inside the sewer pipe. Precise determination of the inside condition is very important for the repair work. Sewer line inspection is done with the help of a rod connected to a high resolution camera that will take the footage and transmit it to a monitor.

Many buyers don’t consider a sewer inspection when buying a home. If you conduct a video inspection of your sewer line the result can reveal large problems in your sewer line. Sewer line inspection is very important before buying home.

The cost of sewer repair is usually high, so you don’t want to do that out of your own pocket. Sometimes the previous owner doesn’t know that there is a problem with the house’s sewer lines. Scheduled sewer pipes inspection is very important to avoid future repair cost. Sewer line inspection is a bit expensive but it is far lesser than a sewer repair cost. Home inspections are conducted before moving to a new house, but that doesn’t cover a complete sewer line inspection to find sewer blockage or damage.

When you perform a sewer inspection the problems you find are common ones that happens in every other sewer line. For example, tree roots can grow through openings in the sewer line and go through the pipe. These roots will create blockage in the pipes. You can use chemical treatments to remove tree roots from your sewer line, but they often regrow.

Always conduct a sewer pipe inspections with professionals and with the right equipment. We serve Denver, CO and the entire Denver metro area, including Aurora, CO, Morrison, CO, Evergreen, CO, Broomfield, CO, Arvada, CO, Northglenn, CO, and Commerce City, CO.

You may also find out that your sewer pipes are broken or collapsed in some parts after performing a sewer line inspection. Sewer pipes are old and after much wear and tear these pipes tend to break or collapse. Pipes built with clay or materials other than PVC will break after a long time in use. A sewer inspection can show you the wear and age and give you some foresight into the life span the pipes have left.

You may need a sewer drain repair after the compete inspection of the sewer line. Some problems can’t be solved from outside and a sewer drain repair is necessary. You might have to dig up your yard for the sewer drain repair. Rely on professionals for effective and quality repair work.

(Image and excerpt from “Common Issues Discovered in Sewer Lines During Video Inspections”)

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You will need sewer inspection services when sewer lines get blocked or damaged due to the deposition of raw sewage and root infiltration. Sewer pipes get cracked due to soil shifting and freezing. Grease, waste and debris interrupt flow of fluid through the sewer line.

You shouldn’t use chemical sewer and drain cleaners frequently, as it might be harmful for the sewer system. They also have a pungent smell, and most people find it intolerable. Instead of using chemicals, we should inspect our sewer system on daily basis and make some effort to keep it clean.

Some tips for effective sewer inspection and cleaning include:

• Watch for clogging in your sewer lines and take effective measures to prevent it
• Root infiltration in the drain trap can be removed by opening it from trap arm
• Use drain stick to prevent bathtub clogs like hair and soap
• Sewer inspection teams use closed circuit cameras to locate the blockage
• Any damage to the drain should be resolved immediately
• Solution of baking soda and vinegar can be used to prevent clogs

If precautionary measures aren’t taken into account or chemical cleaners are used in drains then there is possibility of cracking of drain pipe. You should install plastic pipes for drain, since they are seamless and light weighted. Use of light-weight and flexible materials ease the repair process and costs less. There are different methods for sewer drain repair. Some of these include:

• Scaffold the sewer support walls for excavation
• Replacement of affected drain pipes and connectors
• Installing cover plates
• Backfilling drain pipes
• No-dig techniques for installation of sewer pipes
• Culvert repair and maintenance

Because of the nature of sewers, and the materials they carry, leakage and blockage must be dealt with immediately. Not doing so will endanger your health. To retain your health and prevent health hazard drain leakage, you should follow some precautionary measures. These measures include:

• Blocking the passage to the damaged drain pipe
• Keeping your children away from the hazardous place
• Switching off the power supply to the affected area to prevent electrical hazards
• Contacting professional sewer cleaners for effective sewer inspection and clog removal

To help you to avoid sewer line problems and drainage issues, our company offers sewer inspection and sewer drain repair services. We serve Denver, CO and the entire Denver metro area, including Aurora, CO, Morrison, CO, Evergreen, CO, Broomfield, CO, Arvada, CO, Northglenn, CO, and Commerce City, CO.

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Sewer lines get blocked or damaged due to deposits of raw sewage and root infiltration. Sewer pipes get cracked due to soil shifting and freezing. Grease, waste and debris interrupt flow of fluid through the sewer line. To avoid these sewer line problems and drainage issues, our company offers sewer inspection and sewer drain repair services.

Some tips for effective sewer inspection and cleaning include:

• Keep an eye on clogging of sewer lines and take effective measures to prevent it
• Root infiltration in the drain trap can be removed by opening it from trap arm
• Use drain stick to prevent bathtub clogs like hair and soap
• Sewer inspection teams use closed circuit cameras to locate the blockage
• Any damage to the drain should be resolved on immediate basis
• Solution of baking soda and vinegar can be used to prevent clog

If precautionary measures are not taken into account or chemical cleaners are used in drains, then there is possibility of cracking in your drain pipe. You should install plastic pipes for the drain, since they are seamless and light-weighted. Use of light-weight and flexible materials eases the repair process and costs less.

There are different methods for sewer drain repair. Some of these include:

• Scaffolding the sewer support walls for excavation
• Replacement of affected drain pipes and connectors
• Installing cover plates
• Backfilling drain pipes
• No-dig techniques for installation of sewer pipes
• Culvert repair and maintenance

To remain healthy, and prevent health hazards resulting from dangerous drain leakage, you should take some precautionary measures. These include:

• Block the passage to the damaged drain pipe
• Keep your children away from the hazardous place
• Switch off the power supply to the affected area to prevent electric hazards
• Contact professional sewer cleaners for effective sewer inspection and clog removal

If you are having sewer or drain problems, it is always best to consult with professional plumbers. With a professional sewer inspection, you always know what you’re dealing with. And with professional sewer repair, you can rest assured that your drains, pipes, and sewers are all in excellent hands.

We have a long-standing reputation of great plumbing service, and we serve Denver, CO and the entire Denver metro area, including Aurora, CO, Morrison, CO, Evergreen, CO, Broomfield, CO, Arvada, CO, Northglenn, CO, and Commerce City, CO.

(Image and excerpt from “Tips and Tricks For Free-Flowing Sewer Drains”)

By: Bill Havens

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Your heating system takes cold air, and cleans it with the air filter. After that, the furnace heats the air and distributes it. Furnaces keep your home warm and comfortable during cold and chilly winters. But every once in a while your gas furnace will give you problems that you need to troubleshoot.

You may need special troubleshooting skills with conventional furnaces, as they have electrical ignitions. If you need any help with heating repair, you can contact us anytime. Our expert HVAC contractor team will provide you with quality heating repair service.

When your furnace is not producing enough heat, which may indicate you need a different repair service. Some possible causes of furnace not producing enough heat are:

• Dirty air filter of the furnace
• Gas burner needs adjustments
• Obstructed air flow to combustion air chamber

There are also some possible repairs for those problems. You can replace the dirty air filter or you can contact us to solve the issue for you. Our technicians are well experienced to do the burner adjustment. Consult with our experts regarding your room furnace repair.

Another problem is when gas burner blower does not turn off at all, which means it is running all the time. Some possible causes may be

• Thermostat set to fan continuous
• Faulty fan limit control switch on the furnace
• You can change the fan setting and see if the problem is solved otherwise you have to replace the furnace fan limit control switch.

If your furnace has a noisy operation you need to repair it quickly. Some causes of noisy operation can be:

• Slipping blower belt
• Motor or shaft bearings in need of oiling
• Dirty gas burners, if the problem occurs with the burners on

You can call our professionals to have burners adjusted or cleaned. Our HVAC contractor will provide you effective and efficient repair service. We have a well-trained HVAC contractor team, to handle your room heating issues. We serve Denver, CO and the entire Denver metro area, including Aurora, CO, Morrison, CO, Evergreen, CO, Broomfield, CO, Arvada, CO, Northglenn, CO, and Commerce City, CO.

(Image and excerpt from “HVAC Troubleshooting”)

By: Bill Havens

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