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This summer, we bid a fond farewell and wished good luck to Wes Phillips, who came to us in 2015 with the Lang merger. An installation mechanic for Lang since 1999, Wes began working at John Betlem Heating & Cooling on September 20, 2015. On July 29, we held a surprise retirement party for…
There are many HVAC contractors out there who might not necessarily have your best interests in mind, either intentionally or because they simply don’t have the right qualifications and training to properly do the job. At John Betlem Heating & Cooling, Inc., we hope you know you can trust us to provide you with the…
There are a few subtle, as well as not-so-subtle, hints that the heating system in your Rochester, NY home may be giving you if it needs some repair work. If your home isn’t as warm as you’d like, no matter how high you increase the thermostat, then there likely is something going on with your…
When it comes time to consider replacing the furnace in your Rochester, NY home, it’s never an easy call. Buying new heating equipment is a costly venture, and a new furnace is no exception. Many people hold off on purchasing a new furnace until the last possible moment, when it reaches a state of disrepair.…
The boiler in your Rochester, NY home can live quite a long time – up to 30 years – when it receives the proper maintenance and care. Unfortunately, like any other piece of heavily used equipment, the time will come when you need to replace your boiler. But how can you know when it’s time…
When you have an air conditioning system installed in your home, you rely on it to keep you comfortable all summer long. You look forward to coming home after a hot commute and stretching out on the sofa while your AC system keeps you cool as a cucumber. But, what if you return home to…
If you’ve been thinking about installing a generator for your Rochester, NY home, you’re in good company. More and more people are recognizing the benefits of having a backup generator for their home energy needs. Dealing with inclement weather is a reality; ice storms, severe winter weather and extreme thunderstorms are all conditions we have…
The temperatures outside are soaring, and you want nothing more at the end of a hot, sticky workday than to come home and relax in the comfort of your air conditioned home. But when you get there, you find that your home’s interior isn’t much cooler than the air outside. Then, to your dismay, you…
Rochester, NY. It makes headlines from December well into spring because of icy temperatures and the mountains of snow that fall on the city. Anyone who lives here knows how important it is to have a heating system that’s running in tip-top shape, and how uncomfortable – and expensive – it can be if it’s…
A furnace that’s working properly is one of the most important things for the comfort and safety of your family during the cold, winter months here in Rochester, NY. Our winters are long, cold and snowy, so a good furnace is probably the most important appliance in your home. But, even the best furnaces should…