Your Whole House Plumbing Inspections
Have you ever had a whole house plumbing inspection? There are several reasons to do so. If you are buying an existing home, it is especially important to make sure everything is in good working order. But even if you are not moving, there are several reasons to have such an inspection: Identify small problems […]
Cleaning Your Dirty Ducts
You did the right thing and had your furnace maintained. But something isn’t quite right. Your home isn’t warming efficiently. Or you sense the air quality isn’t what it should be. The problem may be dirty ducts. You should consider having your ducts cleaned if: There is visible mold growth inside sheet metal ducts or […]
Renting a New Retail Space? Make Sure You Inspect the Plumbing and Electrical Work
“It’s perfect!” You’ve saved and planned and dreamed of this day. You’ve found the perfect location with great parking, foot traffic, and complementary businesses. You envision the space adorned with your artsy displays and appealing merchandise. But take a deep breath, count to 10, and consider having licensed contractors inspect the existing plumbing and electrical […]
Do you Find That Some Rooms are Hotter than Others?
Your children complain it’s too hot in the living room. You turn down the thermostat, but now you need extra blankets in your bedroom. Why are some of the rooms in your house warmer than others? You likely have an unbalanced HVAC problem. In a balanced heating system, the temperature in all the rooms of […]
When is the Right Time to Replace that Old Quirky Furnace?
You may feel some loyalty to that quirky old furnace, but how faithful is it to you? When the snow begins to fall and the cold winds squeeze under the front door, you don’t want your furnace to fail. Maybe it’s time to part ways with that old friend. “You’re not getting any younger.” How […]
How to Get your Floors to be a Great Heat Source
Features like tall ceilings and ceramic tile floors make great statements and often add to the value of your home. But when winter cold hits, losing precious heat to those tall ceilings and stepping onto cold tile become more than uncomfortable. Before the temperatures drop and the snow arrives, consider using your floors as a […]
Portable Humidifiers
In winter, the air in your home becomes dry, which can lead to numerous issues. For one, it can aggravate respiratory ailments such as allergies and asthma. Dry air can also lead to bloody noses, cracked lips, itchy skin, and throat irritation. Finally, it can also cause damage to wood floors and furniture. Generally, the […]
Electric New Year’s Resolutions
When the holidays are over, one of the first things you do may be to take down the holiday lights. Unplug the Christmas lights and/or electric Menorah. It helps cut down on electricity. But you can do more for your electrical system. Here are 10 New Year’s resolutions for your system. Turn stuff off. Here […]
Plumbing New Year’s Resolutions
With 2020 just around the corner, you no doubt are thinking about your New Year’s resolutions. And undoubtedly resolutions about your home’s plumbing are not top of mind. So to help you out, here are 10 plumbing resolutions (with some “subresolutions”) to greet the new year. Prevent your pipes from freezing. Here are the “subresolutions” […]
HVAC New Year’s Resolutions
What are your New Year’s resolutions? If saving money is one of them, we can help. These resolutions related to your HVAC system can not only help you save money, but increase your comfort in your home and keep you healthy. Maintain your HVAC system. Have both your air conditioning unit and your furnace tuned […]