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How Can You Make Your Home More Energy Efficient This Winter?

October 17th, 2016

When you think about the efficiency of your home, you likely think about how effectively and efficiently certain appliances work in your home, such as your HVAC systems. Maybe you even think about your indoor air quality—how having a humidifier or dehumidifier in your home can help your climate control system work as it should with less effort.

What if there were one simple, but very effective, way you could make your home more energy efficient though, in addition to ensuring the professional installation of highly-efficient systems? What if the secret was your front door? Keep reading to discover what we mean.

Water Heater Tips for Top Performance

October 10th, 2016

One of the appliances in our homes that is taken for granted the most is that of the water heater. Water heaters make a number of tasks around the home much easier, but we don’t really give much thought to that—until something goes wrong. To ensure that your water heater works effectively and efficiently as it should for as long as possible, check out and follow the tips below.

Preventing Frozen Pipes: 3 Steps to Take Now

October 3rd, 2016

The weather may still be on the warmer side around these parts, however fall is officially here, and winter will follow shortly behind. One of the most common problems we contend with during the winter months is burst pipes. This occurs when water freezes and expands inside the pipes, include it ruptures the metal lining.

It’s important that you take steps now to prevent this, while temperatures are still on the warmer side and you have the opportunity to make additions or changes to your current plumbing system to help you out. Keep reading for 3 steps you should take now to avoid this problem.

Does Your Furnace Smell Strange upon Start Up?

September 26th, 2016

Temperatures have finally begun to cool, and while we still aren’t using our furnaces on a daily basis, you may have turned yours on one night this past weekend to get a little bit of chill out of the air indoors. If so, hopefully you didn’t notice anything out of the ordinary. However if you did detect an odd smell coming from your furnace, it’s not something to be ignored.

Why Should I Schedule Maintenance for My Heater?

September 12th, 2016

With temperatures steadily declining, there’s no denying that the start of fall is just over a week away. Soon enough, temperatures will drop to a point that necessitates the use of your heating system. Hopefully you won’t have any trouble when that time comes. However, the only way to ensure a fully functioning and reliable heating system is by scheduling routine maintenance. Nobody wants a broken down heating system right when they need it the most!

Help! I Have a Plumbing Emergency

September 5th, 2016

Most of the time, when a homeowner has a plumbing leak, they don’t notice it right away. This is because most plumbing systems are almost entirely hidden from sight. And when it comes to having leaks detected or having the system repaired, you’ll need the expertise and skill of a professional plumber, such as the technicians on our staff.

Then there are other plumbing problems that are a lot more obvious. For example, you might have a broken pipe that sends water gushing into the living spaces of your home. In emergencies such as this one, you’ll need to know what to do. So keep reading for some of our expert tips, to help you be prepared in any plumbing emergency.

Is it Time to Replace Your Water Heater?

August 29th, 2016

Water heaters are designed to last a rather long time, particularly if you take really good care of them. No matter how well maintained your system is, however, there is going to come a time that eventually you’ll need to replace the water heater.

It’s important that you are able to identify the signs that this time has come. Otherwise, you could be in for an unwelcome surprise some day when you don’t have any hot water available. Keep reading to learn more about what these signs are.

Have You Scheduled a Heating Maintenance Appointment?

August 22nd, 2016

It may seem too early to start thinking about your heating system, but fall will be here in just one short month, and with it is coming some pretty chilly nights. That being said, you’ll want to ensure that your heating system is fully prepared for not only the fall, but when winter comes.

For your best chance of avoiding premature heating system replacement or costly repairs, you should schedule routine maintenance on at least a yearly basis. But is right now really the right time to do so? The short answer is yes: the beginning of autumn is a great time to schedule this service, and below we’ve explained why.

Should You Invest in Duct Testing Services?

August 14th, 2016

Many homeowners assume that if their HVAC system is sufficiently blowing conditioned air into their home, then their ducts must be working just fine. Ductwork should be much more than just functional though. They must also be efficient.

Air ducts aren’t as naturally visible as other components in your home, and as such many problems go undiagnosed and unresolved—sometimes for a long period of time. This is where duct testing services come in—our professionals can come in and make sure that your ducts are working as efficiently as possible, and then take the appropriate steps if they are not. But what are the signs that you need this service?

Take Care of Your AC System Now for Good Performance Next Summer

August 8th, 2016

However, this doesn’t mean that if you skipped an appointment you can’t make one now!

It’s never too late to call our HVAC professionals for a maintenance appointment. In the meantime though, there are steps you can take yourself to ensure that your air conditioner remains in good shape for the rest of the season and is ready to perform well next year as well. Keep reading to learn more.