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Everybody loves the sweet smells of air sprays, scented candles and plug-ins.But that sweet smell could lead to bitter health issues. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) study Hidden Hazards of Air Fresheners, 12 of 14 air fresheners they tested contained phthalates. Phthalates (pronounced thal-ates) aren’t…
Here’s a burning question we hear from Lawton, Oklahoma homeowners: “Why won’t my furnace shut off?”
To answer this, we need to know what you mean by that since it can be interpreted in different ways.
Do you mean the furnace blower (fan) won’t turn off? Or do you mean the furnace burners won’t turn off?
We’ll tackle these separately.
Furnace…
Oklahoma’s weather has been especially cold this winter. And, as a result, we’ve seen more costly home repairs than usual.
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Here are some simple ways to prevent most of the problems we’ve seen.
Clean out your gutters
Although we don’t get a lot of precipitation in the Lawton area during the winter, when we do it…
Pippin Brothers Home Services happily services the Greater Lawton, Fort Sill, and Duncan, Oklahoma area. If your house is uncomfortable; wasting energy; has plumbing problems or if you want to avoid breakdowns or verify everything in your home is working as it should, give us call at 580-699-5662. We've already helped many of your neighbors, and…
If you have hot and cool spots in your old home, you may be contemplating a new heating and air conditioning system.
However, only replacing your old system might not solve the problem.
Your home heating and cooling system is made up of way more than just your air conditioner and furnace. See how one of our technicians helped a Lawton-area…
Clogged drains are one of the most common plumbing problems in any home. But they’re also relatively easy to avoid.
And who better to tell you how to avoid them than our very own expert plumbers. So we sat down with Josh, who has been working for Pippin Brothers for 6 1/2 years. Here’s what he had to say about this all-too-common plumbing problem…
Everyone in Oklahoma knows how humid the summers can be. And it’s because of this humidity that your home could run into hundreds-- possibly even thousands-- of dollars in water damage.
How in the world is that possible? It’s possible if your home’s condensate drain line becomes clogged with dirt, debris or a buildup of rust or algae.
What…
Vacations rock. You get to get away for awhile from all your worries and just enjoy yourself.
Well, before you do that, don’t forget all the things that run up your utility bill while you’re away.
Here are 3 quick ways you can easily keep your energy usage down while you’re on vacation.
1) Turn your thermostat setting up or turn your air…
You can’t beat this weather! It feels too good outside to not be anything but happy and thankful for such a pleasant Summer.
It did get me thinking, though. How can we take advantage of these cool temps? What can we do to save money on our energy bills?
A good place to start is to get rid of any “energy vampires” you may have in your home.…
We have become somewhat accustomed to the notion that “Bigger is Better.” Whether we are at a drive-thru where you can “super size” for a better “value” than a regular meal or driving the bigger truck or SUV so you can see over the other cars, we like things BIG.
A big fish is better than a small fish. A big boat is better than a small boat. And…