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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...

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...

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...

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? 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...

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,...

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...

Although we enjoyed some days with mild temperatures and sunshine in late January, last week’s brush with snow serves notice that winter is far from over. And the system that provided the pleasant dusting of snow locally blasted the Northeast...

Everyone has seen news reports of injuries and fatalities in residential fires (with the vast majority of these caused by smoke inhalation, not burns). That’s one reason insurance companies offer discounts on home insurance premiums for...

During summertime in the South, especially in East Tennessee, the atmosphere can grow steamy. Even indoors with the air conditioner running, the air can sometimes become sticky. But the relative humidity is important for personal comfort –high...