Tips for Combating Seasonal Allergies at Home
With the beauty of spring flowers and showers comes seasonal allergies. Approximately 35 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies and while over-the-counter medicines may help, there are other ways to aid in air quality. Indoor air quality is important for comfort and health reasons. Living with very dry air can irritate asthma and allergy symptoms […]
Proceed With Caution When Replacing Your Main Drain Line
It may not be able to speak, but your home has ways of telling you when something is going wrong. Make sure to pay close attention to signs of damage to the main drain or sewer system in your home. RELATED: 5 signs that your mainline needs to be cleaned out The main drain is the […]
Signs Your Water Heater Is Going Bad
Having hot water is a great convenience and something none of us like to be without. For the most part, water heaters are an “install and forget about it” appliance. They are fairly reliable and may function properly until the day they need to be replaced with a new unit. Most water heaters last between […]
8 Causes of a Sewer Backup in Your Home
Sewage line backups can cause many problems in your home and cost a lot of money in repairs for the damages. A sewer backup is certainly no fun, but it can easily happen to anyone. Here Are Some Common Causes of Sewer Backups: A clog can lead to a raw sewage backup coming out of […]
New HVAC Technology That You Should Know About
When you talk about new technology, people have the tendency to think about their cell phones, computers, new games or apps, and so on. But there are many areas in our everyday lives that are rapidly changing and improving through today’s new technology. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) is one more area seeing new […]
Why Is My Upstairs so Much Colder Than My Downstairs?
Why is the Upper Level of My House a Different Temperature Than the Lower Level? Isn’t it true that heat is supposed to rise? If this is the case, then why is your upstairs level so much colder than your downstairs level during the winter months? And in the summer, the heat certainly doesn’t seem […]
Beware of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Now that we are in the middle of the heating season, families should be aware of carbon monoxide poisoning and what causes this odorless, colorless, tasteless, and deadly gas in a home. It’s important to understand what causes carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and know what precautions to take to avoid dangerous exposure in your home. […]
HVAC Resolutions for the New Year
People make New Year’s resolutions for just about everything these days – so why not make some resolutions to upgrade your home? Improving the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system will add to your home’s comfort and prolong the life of the system while saving you money and energy. Start the New Year off […]
9 Tips for Reducing Your Gas Bill This Winter
During the winter months, a homeowner’s gas bill often will cost more than the electric bill, especially in the Midwest, where most homes are heated using natural gas or propane. There are numerous ways to keep your home warm and save money at the same time, without trading comfort. Here Are Nine Proactive Ways You […]