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  • 4 Ways To Keep Your Air Conditioner Pest-Free

    You rely on your air conditioner to keep your home cool, but insects and small rodents rely on it for a different reason – A/C units are a common pathway for invasive pests. If you want to keep your home cool without losing your cool over pests, take note of the following tips. 1. Keep Your Indoor and Outdoor Units Clean Clutter not only conceals pests, but it also gives them a base from which they can gather food and nesting materials. [Read More]

  • Finding Slab Leaks In Residential Homes

    If your last water bill was much higher then expected, then it's possible your home has a plumbing leak inside of its concrete slab foundation. While a slab leak is generally a problem requiring repair by a licensed plumbing contractor, there are many things you can do to determine if a slab leak is causing the increase in your utility bill, including: Look Around the Exterior of Your House for Puddles or Signs of Moisture [Read More]

  • Preparing Your Home's Exterior For Winter

    You want to make sure your home is prepared for those cold and harsh winter months. Preparing your home for winter includes taking care of your home's yard and exterior. This article can serve as a short guide to winter preparation for the exterior and yard of your house. Tend to your trees Make sure that your trees are ready for winter. Look at the branches and cut back any that look as if they may not hold up well to high winds or the weight of snow on them. [Read More]

  • Things To Discuss With Your Furnace Installer

    If your furnace has had multiple repair bills and it still isn't working as well as it should, then it's time to think about having a new furnace installed. Getting a new furnace gives you the chance to buy one that is much more energy-efficient and better suited for your home. Here are some things you may want to discuss with the installation technician when you get your new furnace. [Read More]

  • 3 Reasons To Keep Your Industrial Environment Heated During The Winter

    In many industrial environments, there is no heating and cooling system. So far, you might have taken the same approach yourself. However, installing a heating system in your industrial environment might just be something for you and the other decision makers within your business to consider. These are a few reasons why it's wise to keep your industrial environment heated during the winter. 1. Keep Employees Comfortable The people who work for your industrial business probably work very hard. [Read More]

  • 3 Reasons To Properly Match Your Split A/C System

    Replacing an entire split air conditioning system can get pretty expensive depending on what model you choose and any extra options that are added on. Needless to say, the temptation to save money by cutting corners can overwhelm one's good judgment. Replacing only half of your split A/C system seems like a money-saving move, but it's a move that'll prove costly in more ways than one. Split A/C systems work best as a properly matched unit. [Read More]

  • How To Get Your House Ready For Fall And Winter

    Although it may seem like the makeup and sunscreen is going to melt off of your face in this hot summer heat, colder months are right around the corner. With your AC unit blasting cool air on repeat, you may not be thinking about how you can get your home ready for the cooler weather. Luckily, this article has a few ideas that will help you. Heating Repair You should have your furnace inspected and serviced every year before you turn it on for the fall and winter. [Read More]

  • Avoid These Air Conditioning Mistakes If You Want Your Family To Stay Cool

    Your air conditioner is one of your most important household items during a hot summer. But it is rather common for the A/C to be out of mind for most homeowners or at least until the moment something goes wrong. If you don't want your family to have to suffer through a few rough days with no A/C while waiting for a local air conditioning services expert to make a house call, here are a few things you definitely want to avoid. [Read More]

  • Tips For Improving The Air Quality In Your Home

    Keeping the air quality inside your home as high as possible is important for ensuring that you are able to comfortably breathe while you are in your home. Properly caring for the ducting will be an important part of avoiding air quality issues. To help you with minimizing the issues that poorly maintained ducting can cause, you will want to consider some basic guidelines. Avoid Blocking The Vents With Furniture [Read More]