Comprehensive Heating Solutions for Your Home

When temperatures drop across Fort Collins, CO and the surrounding areas, having a reliable heating system becomes essential for maintaining comfort and safety in your home. At Northern Air, we understand that each home has unique heating requirements based on factors like square footage, insulation quality, and architectural design. Our experienced technicians evaluate these variables to recommend heating solutions that deliver optimal performance while maximizing energy efficiency. Since our founding in 1992, we’ve installed and serviced thousands of heating systems throughout Fort Collins, Loveland, Timnath, Wellington, Windsor and Laporte, CO, developing deep expertise in matching the right equipment to each home’s specific needs.

Modern heating technology has evolved significantly, offering homeowners more choices than ever before. Today’s high-efficiency furnaces can achieve Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency ratings exceeding 98 percent, meaning nearly all fuel consumed converts directly into heat for your home. Heat pumps have also emerged as versatile options, providing both heating and cooling capabilities while operating at 300 to 400 percent efficiency by transferring rather than generating heat. Our team stays current with these technological advances through continuous training and certification programs, ensuring we can guide you toward the most appropriate heating solution for your situation.

Professional Heating Service and Maintenance

Regular heating service extends equipment lifespan, prevents unexpected breakdowns, and maintains peak operating efficiency throughout the winter months. Our comprehensive maintenance programs include thorough inspections of heat exchangers, burner assemblies, blower motors, and safety controls. We clean critical components, replace filters, calibrate thermostats, and test carbon monoxide detectors to ensure safe operation. Industry studies indicate that properly maintained heating systems consume up to 30 percent less energy than neglected units, translating into substantial savings on utility bills while reducing environmental impact.

As a Lennox Premier Dealer with more than 40 years of experience in heating and air conditioning repair, service, and installation, we’ve encountered virtually every heating challenge imaginable. Our technicians arrive equipped with advanced diagnostic tools and common replacement parts, enabling efficient troubleshooting and often completing repairs during the initial service call. We maintain detailed service records for each system we work on, tracking performance trends that help identify potential issues before they escalate into costly failures.

Expert Heating Installation Services

Proper installation proves just as critical as equipment selection for achieving optimal heating performance. Our installation process begins with detailed load calculations that account for window placement, insulation levels, ceiling heights, and local climate data. We evaluate existing ductwork for proper sizing and sealing, addressing deficiencies that could compromise system efficiency. During installation, we ensure proper venting, gas connections, electrical wiring, and drainage systems meet or exceed local building codes and manufacturer specifications.

The installation phase includes comprehensive system commissioning, where we verify proper airflow, combustion efficiency, and temperature rise across the heat exchanger. We program thermostats for optimal comfort and efficiency, explaining operation and maintenance requirements so you can maximize your investment. Our team takes every step necessary to provide expert heating solutions, including coordinating with other contractors when modifications to electrical panels or gas lines become necessary.

Emergency Heating Repair Available 24/7

Heating failures don’t follow convenient schedules, which explains why we remain available 24/7 for emergency service calls. Common heating emergencies we address include:

• Complete system failures resulting from control board malfunctions or blower motor breakdowns
• Intermittent heating caused by faulty flame sensors or ignition components
• Unusual noises indicating mechanical problems requiring immediate attention
• Gas odors suggesting potential safety hazards
• Insufficient heating stemming from restricted airflow or heat exchanger issues

Our emergency response team arrives prepared to diagnose and resolve heating problems quickly, minimizing discomfort and preventing secondary damage like frozen pipes. We maintain relationships with multiple parts suppliers, ensuring access to replacement components even during peak demand periods when heating failures become most common.

Energy-Efficient Heating Upgrades

Upgrading older heating equipment represents one of the most impactful home improvements for reducing energy consumption and environmental footprint. Modern condensing furnaces capture heat from exhaust gases that older models waste, while variable-speed blower motors adjust output based on actual heating demands rather than cycling between full power and complete shutdown. Smart thermostats with learning capabilities and remote access further optimize heating schedules, reducing energy waste when homes remain unoccupied.

We help homeowners navigate available rebates and tax incentives for high-efficiency heating upgrades, potentially offsetting significant portions of equipment costs. Our team calculates projected energy savings based on your current system’s efficiency and usage patterns, demonstrating how upgraded equipment pays for itself through reduced operating costs over time.