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Hartman Plumbing Heating and Air

Welcome to HARTMAN Plumbing Heating and Air , known around the Wasatch Front and beyond, for consistently delivering excellent service and top quality products. We stand behind our work as well by guaranteeing you, you will enjoy your HARTMAN experience.

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3 Commonly Asked Questions About Solar Heating

Posted on: 7th June 2012, By: Hartman, Found in: blog, Uncategorized

The sun is our greatest source of power here on Earth.  What’s more, the sun is an unlimited resource—that is to say, it’s never going to run out (at least not for a long, long time.)  And it’s free.  And it doesn’t create pollution.

There are lots of good reasons to switch to solar power, including those listed above.  However, you may have questions about how solar power works, and if it’s really as effective and efficient as they claim.  Switching to solar energy can initially cost quite a bit (though you’ll often get a large portion of that cost back in government tax credits and energy rebates,) so you want to make sure that you’re making a good investment.

Here are three commonly asked questions about solar energy and their answers:

Q:  Can I really save money by switching to solar power?  After all, the upfront costs for panels and installation are usually fairly high.

A: Yes, installing solar panels can save you money—especially in the long-term.  Solar energy often drastically reduces home energy bills—and since solar panels can power your home for decades, the long-term savings can be immense.  Additionally, a significant portion of the cost you pay upfront will be returned in the form of government tax credits and energy rebates.

Q: How much maintenance do solar power systems need, and how long will they last?

A: Solar power systems are quite durable, and require little maintenance or repairs.  Additionally, a solar panel can last for decades (25+ years) at nearly full efficiency.

Q: Will a solar heating system affect the value of my home?

A: Yes, installing a home solar heating system will affect the resale value of your home.  Fortunately, the effect is positive, and even a small solar system can increase the resale price by thousands of dollars.

Installing a solar heating system for your home can be a great investment, and one that saves you money.  If you have any more questions about solar power systems, contact the Utah solar heating experts.   We are here to answer any questions you may have!

-Tim Crain

Why Go Green?

Posted on: 9th April 2012, By: Hartman, Found in: blog, Uncategorized

You seem to hear about it everywhere you go—whether it’s the reusable shopping bags most retailers now sell, the more fuel-efficient “hybrid” cars being sold by many manufacturers, or the new environmentally friendly home comfort systems sold by businesses such as Utah’s energy savings experts, everyone is talking about “going green.”

But why is it so important to go green?  In short, it’s because living a more environmentally friendly and sustainable lifestyle helps protect the Earth for future generations.  More specifically, going green:

  • Saves nonrenewable resources.   The Earth has a limited number of resources, and current consumption rates simply aren’t sustainable.
  • Reduces pollution.  If you’ve spent any time in a big city—or even a medium sized one like Salt Lake—you know that pollution (sometimes in the form of an inversion) can be unpleasant.
  • Keeps costs down.  Though there may be some initial expenses in going green (though not as much as you may think,) by protecting the environment in the long term.
  • Helps protect the global environment.  It sounds like a cliché, but we really are becoming more and more connected—what happens locally can have global ramifications.

These are only some of the many benefits of going green.  Going green doesn’t mean that you have to stop doing the things you enjoy doing, or that your life has to become any less comfortable.  One of the key elements to remember about “going green” is that the little things really do add up.  It’s not about making a radical lifestyle change, but about making little adjustments in your day-to-day routine.

There are many websites dedicated to offering tips on how to go green, but one of the best things you can do is to make sure that you are using efficient and environmentally friendly appliances in your home—that is where your Utah going green experts in home comfort come in.  Go green today!

Diagnose Your Own Furnace Problems

Posted on: 30th December 2011, By: Hartman, Found in: blog, Uncategorized

Diagnosing Furnace IssuesToo hot or too cold? Energy bills going up? House covered in dust? Furnaces can cause a whole multitude of problems. Here are three common furnace issues and the possible reasons for them:

  1. Furnace turns on and off frequently. This is known as “short cycling” and could have any number of causes. Usually, however, it is caused by interference from dirty thermostat components or an incorrectly set heat anticipator – a part of your thermostat that tells your furnace burners when to turn off.
  2. Furnace produces no heat. This could also be caused by dirty thermostat components. Often, however, it comes from a tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse. Other causes include loose wires, an open connection, or a bad thermostat battery.
  3. Furnace either does not reach or exceeds temperature. This may once again be the result of an incorrectly set heat anticipator, and may also be caused by a thermostat that has been mounted crooked.
  4. Furnace consistently doesn’t produce enough heat. Often, this is simply caused by a dirty air filter, dirty gas burners, or a blockage in the flow of air to the combustion chamber.

If your furnace is giving you headaches, contact Hartman Heating, your Utah heating experts. We do everything we can to make the repair process as easy for use as possible, including free consulting and 2/47 emergency service. Each of our technicians is certified and factory-trained to service all of the major furnace brands.

6 Ways to Raise the Heat without Raising the Bills

Posted on: 28th November 2011, By: Hartman, Found in: blog, Uncategorized

As Utah furnace specialists, we’ve learned all the tricks to saving money on heating bills throughout the winter. Many families face financial hardship during the winter because of the expense of heating, but this doesn’t need to be the case. In fact, there are many simple ways that you can cut down on your energy expenses without sacrificing comfort or very much time.

  1. Make sure your attic is properly insulated. Most of your home’s heat escapes through the roof. If your attic is insulated, you’ll hold onto the heat that you’re paying for.
  2. Insulate any pipes running along exterior walls to keep your water warmer. A pipe insulator, which costs less than five dollars, will also help keep your pipes from freezing during the winter.
  3. Use weather stripping on your windows.
  4. Use your oven’s heat. Immediately after baking, leave the oven door slightly open to let its heat permeate throughout the house.
  5. Harness shower power. After showering, instead of opening a window to let the steam out, open the door to let the hot steam warm up the house.
  6. Turn down – but don’t turn off – the furnace while you’re not at home. The energy required to get the furnace started back up actually exceeds the energy saved by turning it off completely.

For optimal energy savings, consider purchasing a new, energy-efficient furnace from the Utah furnace installation pros.

How to Combat the Effects of Dry Air

Posted on: 7th October 2011, By: Hartman, Found in: blog, Uncategorized

Since Utah is the second driest state in the nation, it stands to reason that many deal with symptoms of dryness as we move into the colder, drier autumn and winter months. Dry, cracked and bleeding skin, damaged wooden furniture, sinus headaches, and dry throat are just a few among the many evils that come with the dry weather. There are a few very helpful ways to combat the dry air, however:

  1. Moisturize. Naturally, using a moisturizer recommended by your dermatologist goes a long way toward keeping your skin moist. For extra moisture, moisturize immediately after getting out of the bath or shower when your skin is slightly damp – this helps to lock in that extra bit of moisture.
  2. Drink more. Staying well-hydrated on the inside will help you stay well-hydrated on the outside as well. The majority of Americans are chronically dehydrated, meaning they almost never drink the recommended daily amount of water. You should be drinking about a half-gallon of water each day.
  3. Shower the right way. Instead of taking long, hot showers in the cold winter months, try taking shorter showers with warm water. Also use mild, moisturizing soap.
  4. Use a humidifier. A humidifier will moisten the air of your entire home, counteracting allergies and other symptoms of dryness. It will also help keep your wooden furniture moist, which makes it last much longer.

To have a humidifier installed in your home or for autumn and winter energy-saving tips, contact Utah’s furnace specialists.