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Don’t Have a Green Sticker For Your Utah Gas Appliances Yet? Here’s Why You Should

February 15th, 2010

For years, news reports have been cautioning Utah residents about getting a “Green Sticker” inspection done on their gas-powered heating appliances such as furnaces and water heaters. If you’ve been dragging your feet getting it done, or if you are still a bit confused at what the fuss is all about, here’s why you should call a quality Utah heating contractor like Hartman Heating to have it done without delay.

The Natural Gas Mixes Coming Into Your Home Have Changed

Utilities companies serving the Beehive State have changed the formula or mix of the natural gas products that are used to power your gas appliances. Your furnace and water heater may need to have adjustments made to them that will help these appliances continue to operate safely and efficiently with the new fuel mix. If your appliances need adjustments but have not received them, the result could be an excess production of poisonous carbon monoxide gases that may endanger the health and even the life of your family members.

What is a Green Sticker and What Happens During an Inspection?

A Green Sticker affixed to your appliances is simply proof that they have been checked (and adjusted if necessary) by a licensed and certified Utah heating contractor. During the inspection itself, the technician will see if the design of your appliances is compatible to the proper burning of the new gas mix. If they’re not, he may need to re-size the orifices in the appliance burners and/or change the manifold pressure which controls the air to gas ratio. When the appliances “make the grade,” the technician will affix the tell-tale green sticker which indicates the furnace or water heater has been properly checked. You should not have to buy new appliances in order to get Green Sticker-approved.

Who Can Perform a Green Sticker Inspection?

Only a heating contractor licensed and certified by the State of Utah may perform Green Sticker inspections. Hartman Heating is a Utah heating contractor whose business consists of 78% repeat customers and referrals: you can trust them to do your Green Sticker inspection right. Now is the time to finally get it done!

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Benefits of Home Humidifiers

November 11th, 2009

Many parents are worried about their children getting sick. This has been amplified by the Swine Flu reports. Chances of getting the flu or other types of respiratory viruses are much higher during the winter months. Many home owners have added home humidifiers to help avoid sickness and extend the life of the interior of their homes.

Home humidifiers can also help to extend the life of many different items in your house. A dry house will cause much more static to occur, which puts all of your electronic instruments in danger. Also a dry house can lead to cracked paint and plaster to occur, and also wood floors to warp. The furniture in your house will also appreciate a more humid environment, because it will allow it to last longer and remain stronger. Home humidifiers are great for your house and everyone in it, and they are also much more affordable than some people may think.

A home humidifier adds moisture to the air either in a room, or throughout your entire house, depending on the type of humidifier that you purchase. This extra moisture in the air will help you feel better and avoid getting sick. The humidifier will help to eliminate a dry nose, itchy, cracked skin, and many allergy and asthma problems. Many viruses that cause sickness can only live in a low humidity environment, so they will die when the moisture level is raised by a humidifier. Also a low humidity environment can weaken your immune system and allow you to become more susceptible to infection.

Hartman Heating can help you pick out the best humidifier for your home.

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Get Your Furnace Inspected Before Winter!

October 6th, 2009

Winter and colder temperatures come quickly and taking time to run through some pre-winter preparation now, can save you from costly and difficult furnace repairs during the winter months. Use this handy checklist to make sure your home is in order before the cold weather comes.

Tune up your heating system. A trained heating technician will inspect your furnace or heat pump to be sure the system is clean and in good repair so that it can achieve its manufacturer-rated efficiency.

The inspection also measures carbon-monoxide leakage. And you minimize the chance of being last in line for repairs on the coldest day of the year.

Common Heating Problems:

Clogged Filters – If furnace filters are clogged, they can reduce the effectiveness of your furnace and cause parts to wear down faster.
Air Flow Problems – Problems with the belts, bearings or fan belt can all cause overheating or poor heat flow.
Pilot or Ignition Problems – Problems with the pilot or ignition can result in intermittent heat or no heat at all.
Cycling too frequently – If your furnace is cycling too frequently, there could be a problem with the furnace controls or filters.
Odors – If you smell funny odors when you turn on your heating system, it may be a sign of an oil leak or a combustion problem.

Don’t wait until you have a problem, be proactive and get your furnace inspected and prevent getting caught in the cold.

We have over 20 years experience servicing and installing all major brands of heating systems, including Lennox, Trane, Tempstar, Amana and Goodman.

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