What Qualifies as a Plumbing Emergency? A plumbing emergency occurs anytime you have a major plumbing problem. However, what qualifies as a major problem for one person doesn’t necessarily qualify for everyone. Here’s what most plumbers consider a major issue: What Should I Do in a Plumbing Emergency? As soon as you realize you’re having … [Read More]
If your air conditioner is still working overtime in late September, you're not imagining it. Colorado Springs used to reliably cool down by the third week of August. Over the past three decades, the average date of the season's last 90-degree day has drifted from mid-August to right around Labor Day, which means your cooling … [Read More]
How a Heat Pump Works in Plain English Picture the refrigerant inside a heat pump as a sponge for heat. In winter, it runs through the outdoor coil colder than the air around it, so it soaks up warmth even on a 20°F day. The compressor then squeezes that sponge, and the heat wrings out … [Read More]
Getting a ductless quote can feel like getting handed a random number out of nowhere, until you know what’s actually driving it. A ductless mini-split installation in Colorado Springs typically costs $3,000–$7,000 for a single zone and $6,000–$12,000 for a multi-zone system covering several rooms, before any available rebates. The Colorado Springs HVAC pros at … [Read More]
If you’ve lived in Colorado Springs through a few summers, you’ve probably heard neighbors argue about this one: swamp cooler or central air? Both cool your home, but they work in completely different ways — and which one makes sense for your house depends a lot on where you live along the Front Range, how … [Read More]
If your air conditioner in Colorado Springs stopped working, call Big Cat Plumbing, Heating & Cooling. We answer 24/7 — live, not a recording — and dispatch technicians for emergency AC calls throughout Colorado Springs and southern Colorado. Is It a True AC Emergency? Not every AC problem needs an emergency call, but in a … [Read More]
If you’ve noticed how little snow Colorado has gotten this winter, you’re not imagining it. And according to the Colorado Springs HVAC team at Big Cat Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, that dryness has real implications for your indoor air quality, starting sooner than most people expect. Why a Dry Winter Means More Wildfires in Colorado … [Read More]
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