Heating in Springfield, PA

Our Heating Services

We’re proud to offer comprehensive heating services to our customers. Here are several of the systems and heating services we provide:

• Heating Repair
• Heating Maintenance
• Heating Replacement
• Boilers
• Furnaces
• Heat Pumps
• Thermostats
• Air Quality

Finding the Right Heating System for You

There are more options available for home heating today than ever before, and that can cause stress among homeowners when they’re searching for a heater installation or replacement. You won’t have to worry when you work with our comfort advisors. All our technicians are extensively trained and go through regular training to stay up to date with the latest technological developments. You can always count on them for the best recommendations and advice based on your specific needs.

Here are several of the heating system options to consider.

Furnaces

The furnace is the backbone of heating in homes across the country. These are forced-air systems, which means they use blower fans to send the heated air through a network of ducts to the various rooms. Most homes today either use gas furnaces or electric furnaces.

• Gas furnaces are found in more homes than any other type of heater. They’re powerful and can quickly heat up a house to the desired temperature. The cost of natural gas is often lower than electricity, which makes gas furnaces a good choice for lowering energy costs. The only limitation they have is that a home must have a natural gas line to use a gas furnace.
• Electric Furnaces are less expensive units than gas furnaces and have longer service lives on average. They can cost more to operate, however, but they are flexible units that can work for any home. People who prefer not to use natural gas out of concern for safety may find an electric furnace ideal for their needs.

Boilers

Although found in fewer homes than forced-air systems, boilers offer several excellent advantages for homes. They use radiant heat—heat that emanates into a space through a heated surface like a radiator or baseboard heater—which is one of the most energy-efficient methods of warming a house. Boilers have long service lives, require few repairs, and don’t blow around and dust or debris as they operate. They work best for homes that don’t have ductwork in place.

Heat Pumps

A heat pump is a refrigerant-based HVAC system similar to an air conditioner. A heat pump can cool down a house with the same effectiveness as an AC, but it can also heat a home by reversing the direction that it runs. Heat pumps have fantastic energy efficiency—especially when compared to an electric furnace—and are beneficial to the environment. More and more homes are making the switch to using heat pumps for their year-round comfort. Our comfort advisors are happy to guide you through the benefits of making the switch and seeing if it’s a feasible option for your home.

Is Your Heating System Nearing the End of Its Service Life?

With the cold winters we experience in Springfield, PA, it’s risky to go into the winter with a heating system that might not work. If you think that your heater is on the way out, it’s best to call our technicians to arrange for a new heater installation.

But how can you know you’ve got a dying heater? The signs aren’t always obvious. We’ll go over some of the warnings you may notice that will tell you it’s time to call us for a heating system replacement.

• Strange sounds or loud operation: Your heating system shouldn’t make a racket as it runs. You should also pay attention to any out of the ordinary sounds, such as loud banging, clanging, hissing, or grinding.
• Short-cycling: This is when your heating system turns on and off rapidly over a short period. A heater is supposed to run in heating cycles that are usually 15 minutes or longer. If your heating system is turning off 5 to 8 times per hour, it’s often a sign that the heater is dying.
• Age: Be aware of how old your heating system is. Different types of heaters have different lifespans, so make sure you know the estimated service life of the heater that you have. For example, gas furnaces will often last 15 years, but we don’t recommend trying to push a furnace longer than this.
• Rising heating costs: Keep a watch on your winter utility bills. Are you noticing a gradual rise in the cost to heat your home year over year? If you can’t attribute this to something like increased use or changes in local energy costs, it may mean your heater is losing energy efficiency due to its age. Don’t pay more to run an old heater—invest in a new one.
• Frequent or expensive repairs: Repairing a heating system is a good idea if the heater will still last for several more years afterwards. But repairing a heater too often means investing money in a system that is on the way out. As a general rule, you shouldn’t have to repair your heater every year, and certainly not more than once a year. We also don’t recommend paying for any single repair for your heating system that costs more than 50% of the price of getting a new system.

If you have any doubts about the future of your heating system, you can always call our team. Our comfort advisors are happy to assess your heating system and offer recommendations. We’re always honest and upfront with our clients, and we won’t try to sell you on any system or service that you don’t need.

Always Rely on Professionals for Heating Repairs

We know that it can be scary when your heating system starts to fail, or does fail, during a cold winter day. We offer 24/7 emergency service to help with repairs. Still, you may want to attempt to repair your heating system yourself. Please don’t do this—at least don’t try to open up the heater and use any tools. You can always do some troubleshooting steps when your heating system stops working to see if there is a simple explanation for the problem. Here are some basic troubleshooting steps.

• Check the thermostat to make sure it’s set correctly or if it needs new batteries.
• See if the heating system has tripped its circuit breaker. This applies to gas furnaces and boilers as well, which use electric components.
• For forced-air systems (furnaces, heat pumps), check on the air filter. If the filter is excessively clogged, change it for a new one.
• Make sure all vents around the house are open and unobstructed.

If you can’t get your heater to work after taking these steps, then it’s time to call the experts.

Why You Shouldn’t Try to Repair Your Heater on Your Own or Trust Amateurs

Modern heating systems are complex devices, and they can also be hazardous if tampered with. Unless you are a trained HVAC technician with professional tools, you should not attempt to open up your heating system and repair it. You should also never trust this job to anyone who isn’t licensed. Amateurs may make big promises for low costs, but the consequences for your home and family can be severe.

Professionals have the training, tools, licensing, and insurance that will give you the peace of mind of knowing your heating system will be well taken care of. Creative Comfort Solutions has the best technician on our staff, all of whom are NATE certified. Everyone on our team is dedicated to unwavering professionalism and safeguarding our customers.

Regular Heating Maintenance Is an Essential Yearly Job

If someone were to ask us what the most important service we provide is, we would say "maintenance." When people hear the word maintenance, they often think of something that they’ll put off until they think they need it. But maintenance is something you need to have done every year for your heating system. The best time to schedule it is in the fall, so your heater will be prepared for the first cold day of winter.

The benefits of heating maintenance are immense. Let’s look at how regular heating maintenance rewards you:

• Safety: A heating system receives a full inspection on every maintenance visit. Our technicians carefully examine the heater to look for any place where there might be safety concerns. For example, with gas furnaces, we check for cracks in the heat exchanger and for problems with the draft inducer. These kinds of problems can lead to carbon monoxide entering a house if they’re not dealt with. Maintenance gives us an opportunity to catch these issues before they become serious.
• Longevity: A heating system will only reach its estimated service life if it receives regular maintenance. Without maintenance, heating systems will begin to lose years off their lives. A heat pump can last 10 to 15 years with maintenance; without maintenance it may fail after only eight years. Maintenance is an important investment in your heating system’s service life.
• Reduced repair needs: Did you know that more than half of the repairs a heating system may require during its service life are due to maintenance neglect? If you have maintenance yearly, that’s more than 50% fewer times you’ll need to pay for repairs—and have your home comfort interrupted!
• Better energy efficiency: The wear and tear of using your heater each winter will cause it to become less energy efficient. That means paying more each year to run your heater than you should. Maintenance removes the strain on your heater and stops this efficiency loss, helping you to save money throughout the heater’s life.
• Warranty protection: Most manufacturers’ warranties for heating systems will be invalidated if the unit doesn’t receive professional maintenance. You don’t want to lose the warranty that protects you in case your heater fails due to a manufacturer’s fault.
• Peace of mind: The best benefit of all. When you have your heater maintained before the winter starts, you can have confidence it will make it through the season with almost no problems. Just relax and enjoy the winter with your family.

Rely on Our Comfort Advisors for Your Heating Needs

You won’t find a better team of heating professionals in Springfield, PA than those at Creative Comfort Solutions. We care about your home and your family, and all our employees are focused on delivering the best work for you. We will always strive to do things right, and will do everything in our power to correct any mistakes we make if you’re unsatisfied. It’s a joy to us to see customers who are thrilled with the work we’ve done for them.