Ways to Detect Leaks in Your Home and Minimize Water Damage
Water can enter your home through plumbing leaks, sewer backups, or accidental dripping. Continued saturation can cause extensive damage to your property, including the walls, flooring, or furniture. Excess water can produce a breeding ground for mold and mildew, exposing homeowners to health-related problems if they fail to address these issues quickly. From a structural […]
Increase Safety and Efficiency by Resolving Typical HVAC Issues
HVAC systems are essential for maintaining indoor comfort, particularly during those blistering summers and biting winters. Unfortunately, these complex machines are prone to various issues that could jeopardize their efficiency and safety. Let’s explore some common HVAC problems and learn how to address them to ensure a safe, comfortable environment all year round. Improper Thermostat […]
3 Ways to Choose the Right Size AC Unit
When choosing an air conditioner, bigger does not necessarily mean better. If you choose a bigger AC unit, it may keep your home too cold for comfort. A too-small AC unit will have trouble cooling the room, especially if multiple windows allow heat into the room from outside. Consider the following factors when choosing the […]
Tips for Summertime Home Sealing and Insulation
Insulating your home is one of the best ways to help keep it cool during the summer. To properly seal your home, you can install window films, seals, caulks, and insulation in the attic and walls. Weatherstripping, Sealing, and Caulking Around Windows and Doors Caulk and weatherstripping are materials used to seal gaps and cracks […]
Surprise, Your Cooling System Can’t Explode and Other Nonsense Myths
Everyone has a parent or a grandparent who told them they would catch a cold if they sat too close to the air vents. This is just one of the many myths about cooling systems that tend to pass from generation to generation. Here are a few more myth-busting facts that you should know about. […]
Top HVAC Maintenance Tips to Keep Your System Running Smoothly
The annual spring change is coming soon, and your HVAC unit will need routine maintenance or repair to prepare it for the season. Here are some tips to help you prepare for the coming season and ensure your furnace, air conditioner, or other units are ready. Clear Debris From the Outdoor Unit Air conditioning units […]
Tips to Keep Your Boiler Safe
Boilers are effective at maintaining a consistent temperature, but if they are misused or not properly maintained, they can be hazardous. They can cause serious injury, damage structures, and even start fires. To ensure your safety and the safety of those around you, follow these essential boiler safety tips when using a boiler. Wear Approved […]
Here’s Why a Heat Pump Might Be Right for Your Home
Summer is on the way, and you might be thinking about how to cool your house efficiently. Suppose your air conditioner system isn’t performing to your standards or has been getting older. You may be unaware that a heat pump would be an extremely efficient way to cool your house. Heat pump technology has advanced […]
Regular Maintenance and Cleaning Will Extend Your Toilet’s Life
Maintaining and cleaning home toilets are low on the list of homeowner’s tasks, but giving your toilet regular attention is essential to its smooth operation. Used multiple times daily, toilets experience a lot of wear and tear. Toilet issues can range in severity, but when you perform these tasks at least once a month, you […]
6 Signs You Have Poor Indoor Air Quality in Your Home
You may think that staying indoors is the best way to avoid breathing polluted air. However, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air in many indoor spaces is more contaminated than the air outside. Here, we provide more information on signs of poor indoor air quality. 1. Endless Coughing If you or someone in […]
