What is Geothermal Heating?

December 27, 2018

Are you looking for a way to decrease your heating bills this winter? Hoff Heating & AC is proud to offer the greater O’Fallon, MO area with full-service geothermal heating equipment and services. Now is the perfect time to learn more about this cost-effective option that is also great for the environment! How Can Geothermal Heating Help to Improve Your Home? This heating technique harnesses the warmth of the sun and will immediately decrease your heating bills by 30% to 60% while decreasing the impact that you and your family have on the environment. Simply put, a geothermal system taps into the warm underground temperatures that remain close to a constant 50 degrees Fahrenheit all year long. If you dig about six feet underground you will find a nearly constant ambient temperature. A geothermal system takes advantage of these warm temperature levels by distributing a water-based solution through a closed-loop system that can provide the air and water heating in your home. Additionally, this process is also able to tackle cooling your home with the same device! Easy Maintenance and Upkeep These systems are easy to maintain and are incredibly effective once installation is complete. The closed-loop system will be...

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When Should I Replace My Furnace?

December 19, 2018

When your furnace stops working properly, it puts you and your family at risk. Most often, repairs are possible. This can be the least expensive option. If your technician recommends replacement, though, you may be unsure what to do. Should you replace your furnace? Our technicians in O’Fallon can help you. Signs It Is Time to Replace Your Furnace As repairs become more difficult, it gets more expensive to continue to put money into an existing furnace to keep it running. Many people do this only to find it would have been less expensive in the long run to replace the existing model. Here are a few key signs you need a replacement. Repairs Are Frequent Repairing your furnace more than once or twice a year is an indication that the system is in need of a significant overall or a replacement. Even if the repairs are different, it could indicate that the system is aging quickly. You may wish to speak to your repair technician about the lifespan remaining on your system. He or she can give you some indication of whether additional repairs are going to be necessary. Current Repair Is Expensive If you are paying $1,000 or...

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Benefits of the “Feel The Love” Program

December 13, 2018

In 2009, an idea was developed by one Lennox sales team as a way to give back to members of their community in need. Originally called “Heat Up” this program has grown to include five Canadian Provinces and 20 states and the District of Columbia in the United States. In 2018, the program was rebranded as “Feel the Love’ and to date has provided much-needed help to 850 families. Benefits of the “Feel The Love” Program The benefits of the “Feel The Love” Program sponsored by Lennox are many. First and foremost it provides a new furnace free of charge to those who would not be able to afford to do this on their own. But beyond that, it brings communities together. Typically, those who are nominated have a history of being actively involved in their community and/or have provided military service. To qualify for help from “Feel The Love” someone in the community needs to nominate you. Deserving families, specifically with home comfort needs are then chosen to be beneficiaries of this program. Lennox Volunteer Members In October, members of local Lennox teams volunteer their time to install the units in people’s homes and give them the heat that...

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