Too 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.

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.

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.

Summer is coming to a close, so it’s time to check the old furnace to make sure everything is ready for chilly weather! A damaged or neglected furnace is a big liability: not only does it lead to higher heating bills, it puts your family at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning! Here’s an easy, seven-step furnace check-up:

1. Safety first! Turn the heat entirely off and turn off the circuit breaker connected to the furnace.
2. Look around: is there any black soot or combustion residue on or around the furnace?
3. Remove the furnace side panels and vacuum out any accumulated dust.
4. Wipe down the blower fan blades with a damp cloth. If your furnace has oil cups at the ends of the central shaft, put in a few drops of oil.
5. Turn up the thermostat. When the furnace kicks on, take a look at the flames in the burner: they should be blue and steady. If you see yellow, flickering flames, you’ve got trouble.
6. If your blower has a fan belt, see if there are any cracks along the bottom side. If there are cracks, the belt will need replacing. Also, check the tension by gently pushing on the top of the belt – the belt should give by about half an inch. If it gives more or less than that, it will need some attention from a professional.
7. Replace the furnace panels and flip the circuit breaker back on.

If you run into any unpleasant surprises or would rather have the pros handle your yearly furnace check-up, contact your Utah heating specialists.

Solar heating is the heating method of the future. Through the power of the sun, panels on your roof heat up, heating the fluid that flows through the heating system’s pipes. That fluid then moves throughout your home, bringing up the temperature as well as heating the water in your water heater. But is solar heating worth it? You better believe it! Here’s why:

1. Go green. Solar water heaters produce zero pollution and don’t rely on expensive fossil fuels to run. If everyone used solar heat instead of gas, natural gas would be much cheaper and last much longer. Because solar panels are so environmentally friendly, you’ll receive a tax break just for having them installed!
2. Protect your future. Unfortunately, oil prices do go up and shortages do occur. For families all over the country, this often means going without heat in their homes. However, those who use solar heating never need to worry – their energy supply will last as long as the sun is still burning!
3. Reduce or eliminate heating bills! A solar heating system is essentially self-sustaining, meaning that there’s no interference required from your utilities company. Your home heating will be free to run. You can crank up the heat without having to worry about paying the price later.

To learn more or to have solar heating installed at your home, just call the Utah air conditioning pros.

Come April 18th, we’re all trying to lower our taxes as much as possible. Fortunately, your heating and air conditioning systems can save you a dime at tax time. At Hartman Heating, we can provide you with the tools you need to claim every tax credit possible. Here are just a few ways to save:

1. Find a more energy-efficient water heater. Your water heater consumes 14-25% of your home’s energy. See that your water heater is EnergyStar certified and you can actually claim a tax credit of up to $300! To receive your credit, just ask the contractor to provide you with a Manufacturer’s Certification Statement.
2. Purchase a hybrid heat pump. A hybrid heat pump is an alternative to both traditional heating and air conditioning systems. Instead of using electric energy to heat and cool your home, a heat pump absorbs the heat from inside your house and sends it outside in the summer and does the reverse in the winter. You can receive a tax credit for up to $300 for purchasing a heat pump for your home.
3. Replace your central air conditioning. At Hartman Heating, we can provide you with an EnergyStar approved model. In purchasing one of these models, you can receive a tax credit of up to $300.

In these hot summer months, remember that Hartman Heating – your Air Conditioning expert in Utah – is here to save you money on both your taxes and your monthly bills!

Why UV?

We live in a dirty world and, as much as we love our central air conditioning, it doesn’t do anything on its own to clean things up for us. In fact, your air conditioner will blow mold, bacteria, and spores throughout the air every time it’s turned on. It happens in homes all over the world, which is part of the reason why the average child will contract between six and twelve colds in one year. Your family shouldn’t settle for average health. You deserve the cleanest air that you can get! That’s why investing in an Ultra Violet air treatment system is so important.

How UV Treatment Works

When you need germs gone, Ultra Violet treatment gets the job done. That’s why places like hospitals, nursing homes, and restaurants use them. Ultra Violet treatment is pretty simple: installed at the source of your ventilation system, invisible Ultra Violet light shines across the flow of the air, killing 87% of airborne bacteria. The system is energy efficient: some models only turn on when the air is flowing and turn off forty minutes after the air has stopped flowing. This way, your UV treatment system lasts a long time without having to be replaced and makes almost no impact on your energy bills.

You wouldn’t eat without washing your hands – why should you breathe without washing your air? For questions about UV treatment systems or to have one installed, just call Hartman Heating, your Utah heating contractor!

The benefits of a hybrid heating dual fuel system are endless. For starters, this system is flexible, accommodating, energy and cost efficient. How can you go wrong with that? Of course, the system may be more expensive than a traditional heating system up front, but the monthly savings on utility make up for this over time.

How does it work?

Hybrid heating systems deliver perform by using a heating source that provides its most energy-efficient comfort during moderate heating conditions. As the temperature drops outside, the system automatically switches to your second heating source when that becomes the most economical way to keep your family comfortable during more extreme outdoor conditions

Top 3 Benefits

1. Provides control over your monthly energy bills by allowing you to choose the most economical method of heating. As conditions change, the system will automatically switch between two sources of fuel to maintain efficiency.
2. Offers peace of mind by providing protection against unpredictable increases in fuel costs.
3. It’s extremely easy to use! Just simply set your desired comfort level and let the system do the rest of the work.
   For more information regarding hybrid heating systems contact us, your Utah heating contractor experts!

For more information regarding hybrid heating systems contact us, your Utah heating contractor experts!

At first, home heating in American was dominated by wood burning brick fireplaces and cast iron stoves. In 1885, this changed throughout the nation when burning coal became more popular burning wood.

Soon enough, the cast iron radiator was invented and brought heating to America’s home through a coal fired boiler in the basement which delivered hot water or steam to radiators placed strategically throughout homes.

Shortly after, the first riveted-steel coal furnace was introduced to the market.  These furnaces would move heat throughout homes by natural convection since electricity and fans were not available at the time.

Nearly 50 years later, the first forced air furnace was introduces using coal as a heat source and an electrical fan to transport air through ducts in the home.  Gas and oil fired versions followed shortly after and thus began the evolution of the wonderful and ever fascinating furnace!

Call Hartman Heating, Your Utah Heating  Specialist

Welcome to HARTMAN Heating and Air Conditioning, 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! Call us, your Utah heating contractor, today!

These days, everyone is searching for ways to cut costs. Many people are investing in eco-friendly cars which use less fuel to run, installing their own siding on their homes to cut labor costs, and unsubscribing to their local newspaper to save extra cash.

What you may not know is that there is a variety of ways you can save money on your heating bill. The tips below may be seem obvious, but often times they’re ignored. Follow them religiously and you’ll have extra cash in your wallet in no time.

Money Saving Tips:

1. Lower your thermostat when your home will be empty.
2. Shut your furnace cover and keep your garage door closed any time they’re not being used.
3. Remove furniture, rugs, and clutter from heating vents so they can properly circulate warm air.
4. Close blinds and curtains, especially at night.
5. Invest in water smart products that use less water and power to run, such as low-flow toilets, showerheads, and toilets.

Energy Savings – the HARTMAN way!

Our certified technicians provide heating and cooling evaluation and recommendations to ensure efficient and reliable heating and cooling systems for your home or business. We carry a full line of heating systems from known and trusted companies. We are your reputable Utah heating contractor. Call us today!