HVAC Repair in Colorado Springs, CO
Homes here need heat from September through May and cooling from July through August. If your system quits, tell us what it's doing and a licensed contractor who covers El Paso County will get in touch.
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Nine months of heat, cold nights, and power that doesn't always stay on
Your furnace is the machine doing the work in Colorado Springs. Heat runs September through May, and winter nights average 17°F, so the burner is lighting and cycling most of the year. Every one of those starts puts wear on the igniter. When it finally gives out, the burner won't light at all, and you'll notice cold air blowing or no heat coming from the vents.
Summer is short here, just July and August, with afternoons around 83°F. Your air conditioner doesn't run long each year, but a system that sits idle nine months develops its own problems, and the first hot week is when a weak capacitor or a low refrigerant charge shows up. El Paso County also sees its share of winter storms and damaging wind, and with 13% of Colorado households losing power for a day or more last year, a furnace that won't restart on its own after an outage is worth checking before you need it.
- 9 months
- September through May, your system heats
- 2 months
- July through August, it cools
- 17°F
- the average winter night it heats against
- 83°F
- the average summer afternoon it cools against
NOAA nClimDiv, 1991–2020 normals
A new furnace and air conditioner would cut about $110 a year off heating and cooling for a typical El Paso County home.
Estimates for a typical El Paso County home, compared with an older unit built to the previous federal minimum, from EIA household energy data, Colorado fuel prices and NOAA climate normals. Your home will differ.
Repair makes sense when one part has failed.
Replacement makes sense when the furnace's heat exchanger is cracked, the air conditioner's compressor has failed, or repairs keep coming.
- Why is my heat not working?
- Most often the pilot or igniter isn't lighting the burners, or a safety switch is stopping the furnace before it starts. Check your thermostat first and make sure it's set to heat and a few degrees above room temperature. Check that the furnace switch, the one that looks like a light switch near the unit, is on, and that nothing is tripped at the breaker. If the furnace runs but the air feels cool or weak, that points to a different problem and a contractor will need to look at it, since winter nights here drop to 17°F on average and a furnace that won't hold heat needs attention fast.
- Why is my system running but not cooling the house?
- If the blower is running but the air isn't cold, the system is likely low on refrigerant or the outdoor unit isn't working the way it should. Start by checking the air filter. A clogged filter chokes off airflow across the indoor coil and can make the whole system struggle to cool. Also check the outdoor unit and clear away any leaves, grass clippings, or debris sitting against it. If the filter is clean and the outdoor unit is clear and you're still not getting cold air, the problem is inside the system and needs a contractor to find it, especially with summer afternoons here reaching 83°F.
- What can I check before calling for HVAC repair?
- Start with the thermostat. Make sure it's set to the right mode, heat or cool, and that the temperature is actually set above or below the room temperature. Check the breaker panel for a tripped switch, and check the furnace's own power switch if your heat is out. Check the air filter and replace it if it's dirty, since a clogged filter can cause both weak heat and weak cooling. If you've checked these and the system still isn't working, a contractor will need to diagnose it directly, and it's worth mentioning if your home lost power recently, since storms are common here and a system can need a reset after an outage.