WHAT IS RADON AND HOW DO YOU FIND IT?

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), exposure to Radon gas accounts for about 21,000 deaths from lung cancer annually. That is a very high number considering there are solutions people can use to prevent exposure to the gas. Radon is the major cause of lung cancer in people who don’t smoke. Most homeowners […]
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 up efficiently for the colder weather. One of the most common problems homeowners often face with their furnace is called […]
PLUMBING BASICS

12 Plumbing Tips Every Homeowner Should Know Household plumbing can be finicky, especially if you don’t properly care for it. Luckily, with some basic plumbing knowledge, there are plenty of things that homeowners in Knoxville, TN, can do to keep their pipes and drains in top working order. Keep these tips in mind, and you […]
SINK SMELLS BAD?

5 Ways to Fix Plumbing Odor When you have a nasty odor coming from your plumbing system, you want to get rid of it as quickly as possible. Calling a reputable plumber such as the ones at Pioneer Heating & Air is the best way to quickly take care of plumbing odors, but here are […]
PLUMBING TIPS, FOR WINTER

Tips to Protect Your Home’s Plumbing During the Winter Winter brings us numerous smells and sounds: spiced cider with cinnamon and cloves, the smokiness and warmth of a roaring fire in the fireplace, melting snow and water drops refreezing, and at times, the crack of a broken water pipe. Winter can be tough on pipes, […]
AC MAINTENANCE TIPS

During a hot summer day or a cold winter night, your heating and cooling system is your best friend. But what happens when it breaks down right during the most inopportune time? You are then left sweltering hot or blistering cold, and in need of some repairs. Here are some tips to keep your HVAC […]
HOW TO CLEAN AN AIR CONDITIONER

Of the roughly two-thirds of homes in the U.S. equipped with air conditioners, few people take the time to perform regular maintenance on their equipment. Whether it’s an issue of not having time, or not knowing how, this is an issue that ends up costing time and money in AC repair. So for anyone who […]
WINTER’S NOT OVER YET: SOME COMMON FURNACE ISSUES TO LOOK OUT FOR BEFORE SPRING
Did you know that approximately 50% of home heating fires occur from December to February? Heating issues might not seem all that common, but the truth is that overlooking some small problem could lead to a much bigger one. If you want to prevent major heating issues in your home this winter, you need to […]
5 COMMON FURNACE PROBLEMS
One of the most important parts of maintaining a home is making sure the heating system works and is in generally good condition. Half (50%) of all home heating fires occurred in December, January, and February, and many of them can be attributed to lack of maintenance and upkeep, especially during the time of year […]
A FEW ENERGY-EFFICIENT TIPS TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY DURING YOUR WINTER VACATION
If you’re someone who doesn’t enjoy the chilly days of winter, then a proper vacation is probably at the top of your to-do list this season. But be careful! Catching vacation fever might be great for you, but it’s definitely not great for your wallet. And, unfortunately, too many homeowners are wasting money on energy […]