Although it should be pretty obvious, the truth is that alternative heating methods are not usually a good idea for your home. If something goes wrong with your HVAC unit, don’t use 10 space heaters instead of calling a heating repair service. This...
3 Things You Should Know About Allergies
Did you know that according to the National Institutes of Health, over 50% of Americans have at least one allergy? Most often, people are allergic to airborne particles, such as pollen or dust, which can make avoidance difficult. According to...
Essential Heating Safety Tips for Homeowners
Homeowners don’t often think about heating safety, but when winter rolls around, they need to be more mindful. Here are just a few things you need to know about heating system safety. Make sure your heating system is inspected at least...
The Most Common Heating System Problems During the Winter
In the frigid winter months, it’s important to realize that the heating system in your home can go out when you least expect it, either from inclement weather conditions or from a technical glitch in the system. Your heating system is never...
7 Essential Tips for Surviving a Home Heating Emergency
In the frigid winter months, it’s important to realize that the heating system in your home can go out when you least expect it, either from inclement weather conditions or from a technical glitch in the system. At any time when you suspect...
6 Reasons Why You Need a Backup Generator This Winter
Now that winter is finally starting to settle in, you’ve probably already heard that it’s time to have your heating system inspected twice a year for air quality and system efficiency… But another important tip to keep in mind...
5 Essential Home Heating Tips for the Wintertime
Now that the cooler weather is starting to settle in, it’s time to make sure that your home heating system is operating safely and efficiently. The biggest problem that many homeowners face, however, is that they don’t really know...
Is it Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner?
Is it Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner? Air conditioning units are a necessity for many homeowners, as it helps them feel comfortable in their own homes during the warmer months. However, there are a variety of things that can happen to your...
Tips for prepping your central air conditioning for summer
Spring has sprung and temperatures are springing upward with it. Sure, we still have to get through Dogwood Winter (and Blackberry Winter and Redbud Winter and…), but in the weeks to come, we’ll depend on the central heat less and less,...
Standby generators – the best emergency preparation!
As the weather this week reminds us, we need to be ready for severe weather. There are many measures you can take to prepare for severe weather and power outages. These include stocking up on non-perishable food items, keeping plenty of flashlights...
