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Awareness & Hazardous Shipment Vigilance

Posted by Darin DeVries on

Awareness & Hazardous Shipment Vigilance

Attention Purchasing and Procurement Team, This is an important reminder to stay alert and aware of all incoming shipments, especially anything involving unusual quantities or potentially hazardous products. Your role is a critical part of keeping our workplace, our community, and our supply chain safe. If something seems off, STOP immediately and verify it before moving forward. Trust your instincts—if a shipment doesn’t look right, it probably isn’t. Please be especially alert for large quantities of any chemical or regulated material, including: ·        Case‑level or pallet‑level quantities ·        55‑gallon drums ·        250‑gallon totes ·        Bulk shipments of cleaning solvents, fertilizers,...

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Happy New Year 2026!

Posted by Darin DeVries on

Happy New Year 2026!

🎉 Happy New Year from Coleman HVAC Parts LLC As we close out 2025, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make this year such a success. To my employees, contractors, vendors, partners, and friends — thank you. Your hard work, dedication, and support are the backbone of everything we do. This year brought growth, challenges, and a whole lot of progress. Every order packed, every customer helped, every late‑night problem solved — it all added up to an incredible 2025. I’m proud of what we’ve built together, and even more proud...

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Fall Weather Furnace Maintenance tips

Posted by Darin DeVries on

Fall Weather Furnace Maintenance tips

As temperatures drop, your furnace becomes the most important system in your home. At Coleman HVAC Part Store, we know that a little preparation goes a long way. Checking your furnace before winter not only keeps your family warm, but also saves money on energy bills and prevents costly repairs. 🔍 Step 1: Inspect Your Furnace Before the first cold snap, open your furnace panel and give it a quick look: Check for loose wires, rust, or unusual wear. Make sure the pilot light burns steady and blue. Listen for odd noises when the blower runs. A five-minute inspection can...

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Why Electric Furnace Restring Kits Disappeared

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Why Electric Furnace Restring Kits Disappeared

The bottom-line reason is that manufacturers stopped offering field-restring kits in favor of sealed, pretested heating-element assemblies to improve safety, simplify service, and reduce liability. 1. Shift to Pre-Certified Modules Most modern electric furnaces now use factory-assembled heat-strip modules that are UL- and CSA-listed as complete units. Restringing coils on-site bypasses those certifications, introducing variability in coil spacing, sheath integrity, and end-seal reliability. By mandating sealed modules, manufacturers guarantee each strip meets thermal, dielectric, and mechanical standards out of the box. 2. Liability and Warranty Considerations When a field-restring kit is installed, improper coil tension or insulator placement can cause...

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Fall Is Around the Corner!

Posted by Darin DeVries on

Fall Is Around the Corner!

Fall Is Around the Corner! —Time to Get Your Furnace Ready! Cooler mornings and crisp evenings are just around the corner, which means it’s furnace season again. Before the first chill hits, invest a little time in your heating system. A pre-winter furnace tune-up boosts safety, efficiency, and comfort—for you and your family. Why Prepping Your Furnace Matters A well-maintained furnace runs more reliably and uses less energy. Dirty filters or worn parts force the blower motor to work harder, driving up your utility bill. Regular checks can catch small issues—like a failing pressure switch—before they turn into expensive repairs...

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