Did you know that standby generators produce between 5,000 and 15,000 watts of power? This is enough to power everything in your house. Seeing as the repercussions of a power outage can be quite severe, from flooding to fires, having a backup...
5 Easy Ways to Better Insulate Your Home
Approximately 25% of your home’s heat can be lost through holes and cracks, which is why insulation is often considered homeowners’ best friend throughout the year. Proper insulation can not only keep your home toasty warm during...
Planning and Prepping for Power Outages
In 2014 alone, 3,634 power outages affected some 14.2 million people. And with disturbingly powerful storm systems currently wreaking havoc across the eastern seaboard, it’s important to be prepared for everything from natural gas leaks...
Curbing Carbon Monoxide: Common Sense Tips Against a Silent Killer
Winter is here, so that furnace is running and keeping us toasty. Throughout the rest of the year, the furnace isn’t used very much, which can lead to accidental maintenance neglect. This can lead to heating problems, which will leave your...
4 Winter Tips For Keeping Your Home Extra Cozy This Winter
With winter on the way, keeping your home warm is most likely at the forefront of your mind. However, not every American home will correlate with a homeowner’s needs. In fact, up to 25% of a home’s heat is often lost through holes...
Helpful Housing Tips For Fighting Back Against Winter Allergies
The fall and winter months might be some of the best times to get together with friends and family. But for those with allergies, it’s often the worst time of the year. When your nose isn’t stuffed up from dander, pollen, or your...
Breathing In A Furry Wonderland: Your Pets And HVAC
With fall on the way out and winter rolling in, American families are spending more and more time indoors. However, as you prepare your home and HVAC system for the winter, it’s essential that you don’t forget about your pets. With...
Will Your Heating System Last Through Another Winter?
Despite proper maintenance and care, your heating system won’t last forever. The average furnace only lasts for up to 15 to 20 years and the older they get, the less efficient furnaces become. You’ll be spending more calling your...
Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until The Cold Sets In To Tune Up Your Furnace
Many Americans enjoy the gentle chill of the autumn weather when it’s too cold to run the air conditioning, but not quite cold enough to relish in the warmth of the furnace. However, waiting until the last minute to turn on your heating...
What’s Causing My Furnace To Short Cycle?
Having a working furnace is essential what with the weather brewing colder temperatures outdoors. However, sometimes furnaces can falter when they’ve been inactive during the summer. This is especially true if they haven’t been tuned...
