We expect that many of you have found yourselves browsing DIY websites for hours on end in search of fun, creative projects you can do at home. Certainly, you can build yourself a new centerpiece or even paint an old coffee table, but there are some projects that are better left to the professionals.
Attempting to service your heater yourself is not something that we would ever recommend. Sure, you can do a quick Google search and likely find hundreds of links to “how-to’s,” tips, and tricks. However, there are just some skills that you can’t master simply by watching a video or reading an article. Your heater is extremely complex, and only a well-trained, experienced HVAC technician can correctly and safely service your system. Now we can bet that some of you are still saying to yourselves, “I can handle it,” which is why we have prepared a list of reasons why no heating services in Bulverde are DIY appropriate.
Do you think that “good enough” is good enough when it comes to the way in which your home heating system operates? If so, think again! You, like any other homeowner, deserve the best performance possible from your home heating system. That simply won’t be your experience, however, if your heater is short cycling. What does short cycling mean? That your system is starting up and shutting back down too frequently. What does it mean for your heater?
If you are poking around heating blogs this time of year, you are probably going to encounter quite a few posts telling you what to look out for in terms of red flags that your system is in trouble. There is a lot of good information to be gleaned from such posts. Just remember, though, that it’s not all about looking for signs of trouble. Listen for signs that you need 
We’re just barely out of the hottest time of the year, and these people want us to start thinking not only about our heaters, but what might go wrong with them? Give us a break, will you?
We know, we know. Temperatures are still pretty warm out there. Many homeowners are still, undoubtedly, running their home cooling systems. Yet here we are introducing a heating topic already. What gives?
Another heating season is drawing to a close, and with it comes the need to assess your heating system and determine the need for repairs. A good maintenance session can be just what you need to catch any lingering issues that may cause a shutdown or similar repairs.
We get our share of chilly days in this part of the world, and your heating system is absolutely indispensable when it comes to keeping your home warm. But there are additional steps you can take to make sure your home makes the best use of the heat it provides. Added insulation, for instance, means the air in your home will stay warm longer, as will sealing cracks under your door with weather stripping (available at any local hardware store). 
