Expert Tips

Here at Big Cat, we know you like hot water because everyone likes hot water! Did you know, though, that there are some things you can do to keep your hot water heater in Colorado Springs, CO working well for you this winter? Since you REALLY don’t want to run out of hot water when … [Read More]

Water Quality Problems You Might Face We see a wide variety of water quality problems, including: We can fix all of these water quality problems! Water Quality Treatment Options The water treatment options we choose for your home will depend on the problems you’re having. They may include: We can install any one of these … [Read More]

Consider the Age of Your Unit Furnaces that are only a few years old and have just had a few minor repairs are usually okay to keep repairing. Unless you’ve poorly maintained your unit or something goes really wrong, furnaces usually last about 15 years or more. If you have an older unit that’s prone … [Read More]

1) You’ve Noticed Your Heating is Quickly Aging Unlike fine wine, heaters don’t improve with age. If our heating system is 15 to 20 years old, it’s not as efficient and is nearing the end of its life span. Regular heating maintenance can help, but eventually you need a new system. Upgrading to a new, … [Read More]

Lack of Heat If your heat goes out in the middle of the night (or blasts you at odd times), the issue could be as simple as your automated cycle. You may have accidentally reset it to come on during the morning hours instead of the evening or vice versa. Or you may have a … [Read More]

1) Troubleshoot for Lack of Heat A lack of heat is a nightmare, especially in the middle of the night or over a holiday. Troubleshoot your thermostat by checking the settings. Make sure no one changed them or you accidentally have an automated cycle set for a.m. instead of p.m., or vice versa. Next, check … [Read More]