10 Ways to Keep Your Home Cool This Summer
As the summer temperatures rise outside, the cost of cooling your home inside increases. The best way to keep your home cool this summer is to use an air conditioner. However, this is not the only way, nor is it the most environmentally friendly. Yes, you are cooling your home, but the fossil fuels you’re […]
Understanding Drain Clogs and How to Prevent Them
Clogged drains are something that every homeowner dreads. Depending on the extent of the clog and the damage that may have occurred from prolonged backup, drain clogs can be expensive, time-consuming and harmful to your family’s health. A clogged drain definitely can be tricky. Larger clogs can cause backups in and put a strain on […]
All About Sump Pumps…and Why Having a Backup Is a Good Idea
Are you worried about ground water infiltrating your home’s foundation after experiencing flooding in your basement? A sump pump provides important protection in preventing chronic water damage to your home. The concept is to keep the ground water from coming through the walls or cracks in the basement floor by redirecting it to the sump […]
How to Know If You Should Have Your Air Conditioner Repaired or Replaced
Has your home’s central air conditioner quit working, and you think you need a replacement? Are some rooms in your home too hot or too cold? Does your home have humidity problems? Are you looking to upgrade to a more energy-efficient or environmentally friendly system? Air conditioners are generally replaced for one of two reasons […]
What Maintenance Should Be Done for Your HVAC System’s Outside Unit?
Warmer weather has arrived, and with a few 80-degree highs already, some of you may be thinking about turning on your air conditioner for the first time this year. Is your outside unit ready to work for the season? Homeowners can prolong the life of the unit and increase the efficiency of the system by […]
How Do I Know Which Direction to Install My Furnace Filter?
Believe it or not, there are right and wrong ways to insert an HVAC furnace filter. If a filter is not correctly installed, it could hamper the furnace’s efficiency and cost you money. It’s essential to routinely monitor your air filters to prevent them from clogging with dirt, dust, or debris so they continue filtering […]
5 Signs That Your Main Line Needs to Be Cleaned out
A main line clog might be unseen, but it can cause extensive damage inside a home. Most homeowners give little thought to these lines until there is a problem. A main line helps transport waste water from the home to underground sewer mains. A clog can lead to a raw sewage backup coming out of […]
What Should I Check Before Calling a Plumber?
Some plumbing issues are too complicated, or even dangerous, to tackle on your own. But are there things that you can try before calling a plumber? Prior to making the call, determine what the issue is. Did a pipe freeze and burst? Is there a worn washer in your faucet causing it to drip? If […]
What’s the Difference Between Traditional Tank and Tankless Water Heaters?
Need a new water heater? In order to start a search, you need to decide between the two main water heater types: traditional (or “tank”) water heaters and tankless water heaters.Is one better than the other? How do you decide?Like every purchase, there are pros and cons to consider both types. In order to make […]