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If the thought of running your furnace even another day makes your wallet ache and your stomach turn, maybe it’s time you look at ways to help your furnace heat your home without spending extra money. More often than not when a homeowner complains of high heating bills, it’s not the furnace that is to blame, rather, all of the other elements that…
Big name companies make a killing every year by selling oils, candles, sprays and a variety of other products – often designed to reduce airborne odors in your home with a more desirable scent. These products don’t actually do anything to remove the odor or clean the air; instead they mask odors by adding perfumes and so-called neutralizers to the…
Low water pressure is one of the most common plumbing problems homeowners experience and it can be extremely frustrating. Thankfully it is often fairly easy to diagnose and resolve. We’ve listed some frequent causes of low water pressure below, and recommendations we have for solving the problem. Causes of Low Water Pressure Corrosion…
Are you away from your home more than a couple hours each day? If so, you are a prime candidate to save money on your monthly energy bills with a programmable thermostat. Why are you spending money to keep your home at a comfortable temperature even when you aren’t home?
What are programmable thermostats?A programmable thermostat allows you to…
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a dangerous, colorless and odorless gas resulting from incomplete combustion. If you have any fuel appliances in your home, such as a water heater, boiler, furnace, range or stove, you may be exposing yourself to unhealthy levels of carbon monoxide.
What is carbon monoxide?Carbon monoxide is the #1 cause of poisonings in…
We all take our air ducts for granted. But without them our cooling and heating units would be unable to bring our houses to comfortable temperatures. Improperly designed, failing or dirty ducts may be costing you money and affecting your comfort and resulting in higher energy bills. To help you, we have compiled a list of the six most common duct…
Heating the hot water in your house accounts for nearly 30% of your energy budget. So finding an efficient, cost-effective way to heat your house can reap real rewards. Tankless water heaters offer both point-of-use as well as whole-house solutions.
How Do They Work?Have you ever been the last in line for a shower and had to settle for cold water…
Whether it’s dust, cigarette smoke, household cleaners, mold, mildew, naturally occurring radon gasses or other particulates, the air inside our homes can sometimes be harmful. When statistics say people spend as much as 80-90% of their time indoors, air quality is definitely worth paying attention to.
Ways You Can Improve Air Quality There are…
When it comes to selling a home, the heating and air conditioning system can be a touchy subject between buyers and sellers. Typically the idea of how much it costs to replace a unit is something neither the buyer nor seller likes to entertain. However, if you’re serious about selling your home, you need to take a hard look at your HVAC.
Before…
Trees can add a lot to the beauty of your yard and the surrounding area, but their roots can cause serious damage to your sewer pipes or septic drain field. If the problem becomes bad enough, the damage roots cause to the inside your pipes can be quite costly to eliminate and repair.
How do roots become a problem?Even if you don’t have any in…