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Shafer Heating & Cooling, LLC is a world-class provider of residential heating, air conditioning, and indoor air quality that has served the Hillsboro, OH area since 1985. We are a leader in healthy and efficient indoor home comfort. We aim to deliver superior service with an unparalleled customer experience.

  1. 1d ago ·  Video

    🌡️ What’s the Best Thermostat Setting? Expert Tips to Stay Warm and Save with Nathat Shafer

    What’s the best thermostat setting to stay warm without wrecking your heating bill? 🌡️ HVAC expert Nathan answers a listener’s question and explains that comfort is personal, though most homes are commonly set between 70 and 74°F. The higher you go, the more fuel your system burns. 💸 Nathan also digs into what shapes how warm a room actually feels: 💧 indoor humidity, ⚙️ the efficiency of your heating system, and 🧦 what you’re wearing. His advice? Keep humidity under control and layer up to boost comfort and save energy at the same time. Plus, the hosts trade stories about the temperature tug-of-war at their own homes, where everyone has a different idea of “comfortable.” 😄🧣     🌡️ What thermostat setting keeps you warm without blowing up your heating bill? HVAC expert Nathan weighs in: most homes land between 70 and 74°F, but comfort is personal, and higher settings mean more fuel use. 💸 He also explains how humidity 💧, system efficiency ⚙️, and clothing 🧦 change how warm you feel, and why layering up can save energy. Plus, the hosts share their own household temperature battles! 😄 🎧 Listen to the latest episode of the Check A Pro Radio Show with Jim Klauck and special guest Nathan Shafer! To listen to the full podcast episode click here - https://www.shaferheatingandcoolingservicerepairpodcast.com For more information log on to - www.ShaferHVAC.us or call (937) 230-6478 #CheckAProRadioShow #HVACExpert #HeatingAndCooling #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HVACTips #HomeComfort #TrustedPros #HomeImprovement #CheckAPro #FindAContractor #LocalBusiness #SmallBusinessSpotlight #HVAC #AirConditioning #FurnaceTips #EnergyEfficiency #HomeOwnerTips #CheckAPro #CheckAProRadio #JimKlauck #NathanShafer #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HVAC #HVACTechnology #HeatingAndCooling #EnergyEfficiency #HomeComfort #HVACUpgrade #HomeImprovement #EnergySavings #Homeowners #Contractors #RadioShow #Podcast #HomeServices #CheckAProRadio #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HVAC #HomeMaintenance #FurnaceSafety #CarbonMonoxideSafety #SeasonalMaintenance #HeatingAndCooling #HomeownerTips #AskAPro #HVACMaintenance #StaySafeStayWarm #PodcastEpisode #CheckAPro #JimKlauck #NathanShafer #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HVAC #IndoorAirQuality #HomeComfort #AirFiltration #HVACTips #HealthyHome #HeatingAndCooling #HomeMaintenance #fallhvactuneup #gettingreadyforwinterhvac #HVAC #Thermostat #HeatingTips #HomeComfort #SaveEnergy #HomeMaintenance #WinterPrep #HVACPodcast#HVAC #Thermostat #HeatingTips #HomeComfort #SaveEnergy

  2. Oct 26 ·  Video

    🎙️ Breathe Easier: Why Your Furnace Filter Might Be Failing Your Home 🏠

    🎙️ Breathe Easier: Why Your Furnace Filter Might Be Failing Your Home 🏠 Ever notice a dusty smell when your heat kicks on? 🌬️ In this episode, Jim sits down with Nathan Shafer of Shafer HVAC in Hillsboro, OH to talk about what’s really happening inside your HVAC system, and why your filter might be the weak link. 🔍 What you’ll learn: 🧹 A typical low-quality filter lets dust and particles slip right through, coating your heat exchanger, coils, and blower wheel. That buildup gets recirculated through your home, causing musty odors and poorer indoor air quality. ✨ Nathan explains how installing a true air cleaner with higher filtration can capture about 99% of that debris, which means: ✅ Better protection for your HVAC equipment ✅ Improved efficiency and longer system lifespan ⚡ ✅ Fewer lingering household odors 👃 ✅ Cleaner, fresher air for you and your family to breathe 💨 Whether you’re a homeowner trying to cut down on dust or just curious about what’s lurking in your ductwork, this conversation is packed with practical, easy-to-follow advice. 👷‍♂️ 🎧 Tune in, and give your home (and your lungs) the upgrade they deserve! To listen to the full podcast episode click here - https://www.shaferheatingandcoolingservicerepairpodcast.com For more information log on to - www.ShaferHVAC.us or call (937) 230-6478 #CheckAProRadioShow #HVACExpert #HeatingAndCooling #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HVACTips #HomeComfort #TrustedPros #HomeImprovement #CheckAPro #FindAContractor #LocalBusiness #SmallBusinessSpotlight #HVAC #AirConditioning #FurnaceTips #EnergyEfficiency #HomeOwnerTips #CheckAPro #CheckAProRadio #JimKlauck #NathanShafer #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HVAC #HVACTechnology #HeatingAndCooling #EnergyEfficiency #HomeComfort #HVACUpgrade #HomeImprovement #EnergySavings #Homeowners #Contractors #RadioShow #Podcast #HomeServices #CheckAProRadio #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HVAC #HomeMaintenance #FurnaceSafety #CarbonMonoxideSafety #SeasonalMaintenance #HeatingAndCooling #HomeownerTips #AskAPro #HVACMaintenance #StaySafeStayWarm #PodcastEpisode #CheckAPro #JimKlauck #NathanShafer #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HVAC #IndoorAirQuality #HomeComfort #AirFiltration #HVACTips #HealthyHome #HeatingAndCooling #HomeMaintenance #fallhvactuneup #gettingreadyforwinterhvac #CheckAProRadio #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HVAC #HeatingSeason #FurnaceTips #HomeComfort #HomeMaintenance #FirstBurnOff #FurnaceSmell #HVACTips #FallHomeCare #HomeownerTips #HeatExchanger #IndoorAirQuality #PodcastEpisode  #HVAC #IndoorAirQuality #AirCleaner #CleanAir #HomeComfort #HVACTips #HillsboroOH #ShaferHVAC #HomeownerTips #EnergyEfficiency #AirFiltration #HealthyHome #PodcastEpisode

  3. Oct 19 ·  Video

    🔥 That First Burn-Off: What’s That Smell in Your Heater?

    🎙️ Check A Pro Radio: That “First Burn-Off” Smell Explained 🔥 Fired up your furnace for the first time this fall and caught a whiff of something funky? 👃 You’re not alone! This week on Check A Pro Radio, host Jim Klauck welcomes Nathan Shafer of Shafer Heating and Cooling to explain the common “first burn-off” smell that shows up when a heating system starts after the off-season. 🏠❄️ Nathan breaks down what’s actually happening: over the months your system sits idle, organic material like skin cells, hair, and dust settles onto the heat exchanger. 🧹 When the heat kicks on, that buildup burns off, and that’s the smell you notice. The good news? 🙌 This small burn-off is harmless and not toxic. How much collects depends on your home’s filtration system and how well it’s been maintained. 🔧 Better filtration and regular maintenance mean less buildup and less smell. Tune in to learn what’s normal, what to expect when you flip the thermostat this season, and how to keep your system running clean and efficiently. 🌡️✅ 🎧 Listen now on Check A Pro Radio! To listen to the full podcast episode click here - https://www.shaferheatingandcoolingservicerepairpodcast.com For more information log on to - www.ShaferHVAC.us or call (937) 230-6478 #CheckAProRadioShow #HVACExpert #HeatingAndCooling #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HVACTips #HomeComfort #TrustedPros #HomeImprovement #CheckAPro #FindAContractor #LocalBusiness #SmallBusinessSpotlight #HVAC #AirConditioning #FurnaceTips #EnergyEfficiency #HomeOwnerTips #CheckAPro #CheckAProRadio #JimKlauck #NathanShafer #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HVAC #HVACTechnology #HeatingAndCooling #EnergyEfficiency #HomeComfort #HVACUpgrade #HomeImprovement #EnergySavings #Homeowners #Contractors #RadioShow #Podcast #HomeServices #CheckAProRadio #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HVAC #HomeMaintenance #FurnaceSafety #CarbonMonoxideSafety #SeasonalMaintenance #HeatingAndCooling #HomeownerTips #AskAPro #HVACMaintenance #StaySafeStayWarm #PodcastEpisode #CheckAPro #JimKlauck #NathanShafer #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HVAC #IndoorAirQuality #HomeComfort #AirFiltration #HVACTips #HealthyHome #HeatingAndCooling #HomeMaintenance #fallhvactuneup #gettingreadyforwinterhvac #CheckAProRadio #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HVAC #HeatingSeason #FurnaceTips #HomeComfort #HomeMaintenance #FirstBurnOff #FurnaceSmell #HVACTips #FallHomeCare #HomeownerTips #HeatExchanger #IndoorAirQuality #PodcastEpisode 🎙️🔥🏡

  4. Oct 12 ·  Video

    🎙️🏡 Is Your HVAC Filter Ready for Winter? Protecting Your Home’s Air Quality

    🎙️🏡 Is Your HVAC Filter Really Protecting Your Home’s Air Quality? This week on the Check A Pro Radio Show, Jim Klauck welcomes HVAC expert Nathan Shafer of Shafer Heating and Cooling for an important conversation about indoor air quality and your home’s heating and cooling system! 🔧 🌬️ Did you know that standard one-inch HVAC filters can allow many dust particles and other contaminants to pass through? Over time, that buildup can collect on your heat exchanger, A-coil, and blower wheel, potentially affecting system performance while circulating particles throughout your home. ✅ Nathan explains how upgrading to a higher-quality media filter in your return air system can help reduce buildup, improve indoor air quality, and protect your HVAC investment. 🏠 Cleaner air starts with understanding what’s happening inside your HVAC system! Tune in and discover how the right filtration can help create a healthier, more comfortable home for you and your family. 🎧 Listen to the latest episode of the Check A Pro Radio Show with Jim Klauck and special guest Nathan Shafer!   To listen to the full podcast episode click here - https://www.shaferheatingandcoolingservicerepairpodcast.com For more information log on to - www.ShaferHVAC.us or call (937) 230-6478 #CheckAProRadioShow #HVACExpert #HeatingAndCooling #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HVACTips #HomeComfort #TrustedPros #HomeImprovement #CheckAPro #FindAContractor #LocalBusiness #SmallBusinessSpotlight #HVAC #AirConditioning #FurnaceTips #EnergyEfficiency #HomeOwnerTips #CheckAPro #CheckAProRadio #JimKlauck #NathanShafer #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HVAC #HVACTechnology #HeatingAndCooling #EnergyEfficiency #HomeComfort #HVACUpgrade #HomeImprovement #EnergySavings #Homeowners #Contractors #RadioShow #Podcast #HomeServices #CheckAProRadio #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HVAC #HomeMaintenance #FurnaceSafety #CarbonMonoxideSafety #SeasonalMaintenance #HeatingAndCooling #HomeownerTips #AskAPro #HVACMaintenance #StaySafeStayWarm #PodcastEpisode #CheckAPro #JimKlauck #NathanShafer #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HVAC #IndoorAirQuality #HomeComfort #AirFiltration #HVACTips #HealthyHome #HeatingAndCooling #HomeMaintenance #fallhvactuneup #gettingreadyforwinterhvac

  5. Oct 5 ·  Video

    🏡🔥 Why Your Furnace Smells on First Start — Shafer Heating & Cooling Expert Answers

    🔥 Why Does My Furnace Smell Like Burning the First Time I Turn It On? 🔥 The first chilly night of fall hits, you flip on the heat, and suddenly there's a burning smell wafting through the house. 😬 Before you panic, you're not alone! It's one of the most common fall questions homeowners ask. In this episode, Jim sits down with Nathan Shafer of Shafer Heating and Cooling to explain what's really going on. 🛠️ Nathan breaks down how dust and debris collect inside your furnace during the off-season, and why that buildup often burns off during the initial startup. The good news? It usually causes a brief, harmless odor that fades quickly. ✅ They also dig into how better filtration can make a big difference: 🌬️ ✨ Reduce unwanted smells 🔧 Protect your heating system 💰 Lower utility costs 🏡 Improve indoor air quality Whether you're a first-time homeowner or a seasoned pro, this episode will help you feel confident heading into the cold months. ❄️ 📞 Need service or more advice? Contact Nathan and the team at Shafer Heating and Cooling using the contact information below. To listen to the full podcast episode click here - https://www.shaferheatingandcoolingservicerepairpodcast.com For more information log on to - www.ShaferHVAC.us or call (937) 230-6478 #CheckAProRadioShow #HVACExpert #HeatingAndCooling #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HVACTips #HomeComfort #TrustedPros #HomeImprovement #CheckAPro #FindAContractor #LocalBusiness #SmallBusinessSpotlight #HVAC #AirConditioning #FurnaceTips #EnergyEfficiency #HomeOwnerTips #CheckAPro #CheckAProRadio #JimKlauck #NathanShafer #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HVAC #HVACTechnology #HeatingAndCooling #EnergyEfficiency #HomeComfort #HVACUpgrade #HomeImprovement #EnergySavings #Homeowners #Contractors #RadioShow #Podcast #HomeServices #HVAC #HeatingAndCooling #HomeMaintenance #FurnaceCare #ThermostatTips #HomeownerTips #SeasonalMaintenance #EnergyEfficiency #HeatingSeason #PodcastEpisode #HomeComfort #HVACTips #FurnaceTips #HVAC #HomeMaintenance #FallHomeCare #HeatingAndCooling #IndoorAirQuality #HomeownerTips #FurnaceSmell #EnergySavings #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HomeComfort

  6. Sep 28 ·  Video

    🏡 Why should you have your HVAC system serviced twice a year?

    🎙️ Welcome to the Check A Pro Radio Show! 🏠🔧 Join host Jim Klauck, aka Check A Pro Joe, as he sits down with HVAC expert Nathan Shafer of Shafer Heating and Cooling in Hillsboro, Ohio, to talk about one of the most important things homeowners can do to protect their heating and cooling system: routine HVAC maintenance. ❄️🔥 Nathan explains why a complete HVAC cleaning and inspection—what he calls a “Full System Rejuvenation”—can make a major difference in your home's comfort, system performance, energy efficiency, and the overall health of your equipment. 🏡 Why should you have your HVAC system serviced twice a year? ✔️ One service before the heating season 🔥 ✔️ One service before the cooling season ❄️ ✔️ Full system cleaning and inspection ✔️ Safety and performance checks ✔️ Better comfort throughout your home ✔️ Improved energy efficiency ✔️ Helping your HVAC equipment operate properly and potentially last longer Fall is a popular time for HVAC tune-ups, but the most important thing is establishing a regular maintenance schedule that works for you. Don't wait until your air conditioner stops working on the hottest day of the year or your furnace quits on the coldest night! 🥵🥶 Tune in and learn from Jim and Nathan why preventive HVAC maintenance isn't just another expense—it's an important part of being a smart homeowner. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to keep your HVAC system running at its best! To listen to the full podcast episode click here - https://www.shaferheatingandcoolingservicerepairpodcast.com For more information log on to - www.ShaferHVAC.us or call (937) 230-6478   #CheckAPro #CheckAProRadio #JimKlauck #NathanShafer #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #AirConditioning #HVAC #HomeComfort #HumidityControl #IndoorAirQuality #HomeImprovement #ACRepair #ACReplacement #TexasHomes #HeatingAndCooling #HealthyHome #CheckAProRadioShow #HVACExpert #HeatingAndCooling #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HillsboroOhio #OhioContractors #HVAC #HomeComfort #DesignTemperature #HVACTips #LocalBusiness #TrustedPros #HomeImprovement #CheckAPro #SmallBusinessSpotlight #FindAContractor #SummerCooling #AirConditioning #HVAC #HomeImprovement #HeatingAndCooling #HomeownerTips #RepairOrReplace #IndoorAirQuality #HomeMaintenance #PodcastEpisode #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #EnergyEfficiency #CheckAPro #CheckAProRadioShow #CheckAProJoe #JimKlauck #HVAC #HVACMaintenance #HVACTuneUp #HeatingAndCooling #HomeImprovement #HomeMaintenance #HomeownerTips #EnergyEfficiency #AirConditioning #FurnaceMaintenance #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #FullSystemRejuvenation #HomeService #ContractorTips

  7. Sep 21 ·  Video

    🔥❄️ Seasonal HVAC Checklist: When to Service Your A/C and Furnace - Shafer Heating and Cooling

    🔥❄️ Check A Pro Radio with Jim Klauck — This week's expert guest is Nathan Shafer of Shafer Heating and Cooling! Season change is right around the corner, and Nathan has a timely reminder: get your heating and cooling systems inspected before the weather turns — especially if you've been putting off routine maintenance. 🛠️ A proper inspection goes beyond filters and airflow. Nathan walks through the safety checks that really matter: gas pressures, carbon monoxide levels, exhausts, flues, and intakes. These are the things that keep your family safe, not just comfortable. ⚠️ His scheduling rule of thumb for our area: book A/C service by April and furnace service by September. Stay ahead of the rush and you'll be ready for whatever both seasons bring. 📅 🎧 Listen now and discover what’s changed in HVAC technology—and why it matters to you! To listen to the full podcast episode click here - https://www.shaferheatingandcoolingservicerepairpodcast.com For more information log on to - www.ShaferHVAC.us or call (937) 230-6478 #CheckAProRadioShow #HVACExpert #HeatingAndCooling #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HVACTips #HomeComfort #TrustedPros #HomeImprovement #CheckAPro #FindAContractor #LocalBusiness #SmallBusinessSpotlight #HVAC #AirConditioning #FurnaceTips #EnergyEfficiency #HomeOwnerTips #CheckAPro #CheckAProRadio #JimKlauck #NathanShafer #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HVAC #HVACTechnology #HeatingAndCooling #EnergyEfficiency #HomeComfort #HVACUpgrade #HomeImprovement #EnergySavings #Homeowners #Contractors #RadioShow #Podcast #HomeServices #CheckAProRadio #JimKlauck #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HVAC #HomeMaintenance #FurnaceSafety #CarbonMonoxideSafety #SeasonalMaintenance #HeatingAndCooling #HomeownerTips #AskAPro #HVACMaintenance #StaySafeStayWarm #PodcastEpisode

  8. Sep 14 ·  Video

    🍂🌡️ Getting Your System Ready for Fall's Swinging Temps

    Getting Your System Ready for Fall's Swinging Temps 🍂🌡️ This time of year, you might need the A/C ❄️ one day and the heat 🔥 the next — sometimes both in the same 24 hours! On this episode of the Check A Pro Radio Show, host Jim sits down with Nathan Shafer of Shafer Heating and Cooling 🛠️ to talk about how homeowners can stay comfortable through these unpredictable shoulder-season swings. Nathan explains why it's worth having your furnace checked ✅ before you actually need it, rather than waiting for the first cold snap 🥶 to find out something's wrong. He and Jim also dig into a feature a lot of homeowners don't realize they have: the automatic mode on many modern thermostats 📱, which switches between heating and cooling on its own as conditions change. They break down how to set temperature thresholds so your system isn't constantly flipping back and forth 🔄, and how a small temperature "swing" can be built into the settings for smoother, more efficient operation ⚙️. Nathan makes the case for why automatic switching is such a convenience — no more waking up shivering 🥶 or coming home to a stuffy house 🥵 because the settings didn't keep up with the weather. Whether you're due for a furnace check-up or just want to get more out of your thermostat, this episode has practical advice to help you head into the season prepared! 🎧 To listen to the full podcast episode click here - https://www.shaferheatingandcoolingservicerepairpodcast.com For more information log on to - www.ShaferHVAC.us or call (937) 230-6478   #CheckAPro #CheckAProRadio #JimKlauck #NathanShafer #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #AirConditioning #HVAC #HomeComfort #HumidityControl #IndoorAirQuality #HomeImprovement #ACRepair #ACReplacement #TexasHomes #HeatingAndCooling #HealthyHome #CheckAProRadioShow #HVACExpert #HeatingAndCooling #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #HillsboroOhio #OhioContractors #HVAC #HomeComfort #DesignTemperature #HVACTips #LocalBusiness #TrustedPros #HomeImprovement #CheckAPro #SmallBusinessSpotlight #FindAContractor #SummerCooling #AirConditioning #HVAC #HomeImprovement #HeatingAndCooling #HomeownerTips #RepairOrReplace #IndoorAirQuality #HomeMaintenance #PodcastEpisode #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #EnergyEfficiency #CheckAProRadioShow #HVACTips #HeatingAndCooling #FurnaceCheck #SmartThermostat #HomeComfort #SeasonalMaintenance #ShaferHeatingAndCooling #FallHVAC #HomeownerTips

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Shafer Heating & Cooling, LLC is a world-class provider of residential heating, air conditioning, and indoor air quality that has served the Hillsboro, OH area since 1985. We are a leader in healthy and efficient indoor home comfort. We aim to deliver superior service with an unparalleled customer experience.