Eddie (technician) with his wife and dog!
Household HVAC Issues Serviced by a Local Family Business
Services We Offer
Cooling
AC repair, AC maintenance, new AC installation, ductless mini split repair, mini split installation, and more.
Heating
Furnace repair, furnace replacement, heating repair, heating maintenance, and heating installation.
Heat pumps
Heat pumps, heat pump repair, and heat pump installation. Our heat pump installation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy.
What are you experiencing?
Heating Issues
- Weak Heat Output: The air blowing from your vents feels tepid or fails to reach the temperature set on the dial.
- Metallic or Rattling Sounds: Hearing scraping, loud pops, or persistent humming that wasn't there last season.
- Constant Operation: The furnace runs non-stop without ever reaching the desired temperature, or it short cycles by turning off too quickly.
- Yellow Pilot Flame: On gas units, a flame that appears yellow or flickers instead of burning a steady blue.
- Dry or Dusty Air: A sudden increase in static electricity, wood furniture creaking, or excessive dust buildup around the house.
- Acrid or Sulfur Smells: Detecting a scent like rotten eggs (gas leak) or a sharp, "burning dust" smell that doesn't go away after the first use. CALL US RIGHT AWAY if this is happening. 320-582-4822
- Cold Spots: Certain rooms remain freezing while others are warm (likely a distribution or blower motor issue).
- Increased Energy Costs: Your gas or electric bill makes a big jump that doesn't align with the local weather.
- Unresponsive Thermostat: The heater ignores your commands or displays an auxiliary heat notification constantly.
- Old Equipment: The unit is 15+ years old and requires more frequent repairs.
Cooling Issues
Everyone suffers when the AC goes out. The good news? Your AC will warn you. It's best to read these signals early so you can call a professional to fix the issue. Here are some signs you might see:
- Weak Ventilation: You notice a significant drop in the volume of air coming through your registers.
- Lack of Cooling: The system is running, but the air exiting the vents is lukewarm or room temperature.
- Unusual Acoustics: Hearing anything from metal-on-metal grinding to sudden thumping or high-pitched shrieks.
- Short Cycling: The compressor engages and disengages in rapid succession rather than running a full cooling cycle.
- Excessive Indoor Moisture: The air feels heavy or "sticky," indicating the system is failing to dehumidify the space.
- Unpleasant Aromas: Pungent, burning, or moldy scents emanating from the ductwork while the fan is active.
- External Pooling: Visible water accumulation or active drips near the indoor air handler or outdoor condenser.
- Spiking Utility Costs: A noticeable, unexplained jump in your Litchfield Public Utilities power bill despite normal usage.
- Control Malfunctions: The indoor temperature doesn't match the setting, or the display is unresponsive.
- System Longevity: Your equipment has surpassed the 10-to-15-year mark and is becoming less reliable.
If you notice any of these symptoms, it's time to get on the phone. Give Charity Heating and Cooling a call to get your AC fixed. Our technicians work with ductless mini splits, traditional units, and heat pumps. Our guys will inspect the system and report back on the issues found. We can handle any AC repair, AC replacement, or AC installation job!
Air Quality Issues
The quality of the air inside your home is usually underappreciated. Air quality has a huge effect on health and should not be ignored. There is a list of signs that your indoor air quality needs some attention:
- Lingering Smells: Cooking smells, pet odors, or cleaning fumes seem to hang in the air for hours or days.
- Dust Accumulation: You find a thick layer of dust on your furniture or electronics just a day or two after cleaning.
- Persistent Allergy Symptoms: Family members experience frequent sneezing, itchy eyes, or morning congestion that clears up once they leave the house.
- Mold: Mold or mildew appearing on window sills, bathroom ceilings, or near vent covers.
- Extremely Dry OR Humid Air: Skin feels itchy and cracked (dry air) OR your windows are frequently fogged with condensation (humid).
- Stagnant Air: Rooms feel stuffy or lack a sense of fresh airflow, even when the HVAC fan is running.
- Respiratory Issues: Increased asthma attacks or a persistent dry cough that seems to be triggered by the home's environment.
- Discolored Air Filters: Air filters clogging with dark debris or soot in less than 30 days.
- Chemical Sensitivities: Feeling lightheaded or getting headaches, specifically when the heat or AC first kicks on.
- Pests: Finding droppings or nesting materials in ductwork.
If you notice these signs, don't breathe in bad air any longer. Our technicians can help with air purifiers, humidifiers, and deep system cleanings to get your home feeling fresh again.
Making HVAC affordable for families in Litchfield
Our goal is to keep prices honest (but not the cheapest) and offer good financing options for larger work. Synchrony Financial works with our customers on approval for financing, and is even giving our customers 0% interest for 18 months. This gives families more room in the budget and gives you working heating or air conditioning. Dozens of Litchfield families have used our services and been happy with Synchrony Financial.
Other offers
We also keep a list of current offers, including rebates and deals that give you extra value.
Why Charity Heating and Cooling can help you
Charity Heating and Cooling is literally a family business. It was started by me (Brian), and my sons work with me in the business. We've been helping our neighbors with their HVAC problems since 2015 and we would love to help you. My business is 5-star rated on Google and Facebook, and we have been given an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
Zeglen family
Charity Heating and Cooling
- 5-star rated on Google
- A+ rating with the BBB
- Heat pump installation recognized by the US Dept. of Energy
- Locally owned, family business (not corporate run)
- 0% financing for 18 months offer available for Charity Heating and Cooling customers
- 30+ years of HVAC experience
- Fully licensed, insured, and bonded (MB#694323)
- Fast scheduling online and over the phone (call or text 320-582-4822)
FAQ
Happy customers with their new heat pump!