Bathroom Safety Tips
How many times a day do you go to the bathroom? It is likely the first room you go into in the morning and the last one at night. But bathrooms are often the site of serious – and preventable accidents. In fact, about 230,000 people a year are injured in the bathroom, according to […]
Why an Energy Efficient Home Heater is the Way to Go
It won’t be long before the temperatures start to fall, and you will rely on your furnace or boiler to keep your family warm and comfortable. It’s the perfect time to start thinking about your heating system and whether it is up to the task, and you might even want to pull out your utility […]
Winter Energy Saving Tips
With winter coming, you know it’s going to be cold outside. But inside you want to be warm. At the same time, you want your heating bills to be under control. So, in addition to making sure your furnace is in good working order, here are some more tips. Note that many of them are […]
Does Your Furnace Struggle to Maintain a Consistent Temperature? Here are Some Reasons Why
Is your furnace having trouble maintaining a consistent temperature in your home? If you set the thermostat at 68 but the temperature never seems to climb beyond 65, this indicates an issue. Below, you can learn more about some of the biggest causes of this and what you can do to help your family stay […]
Signs that Scream Your Furnace is About to Go
While it’s true that sometimes furnaces can just stop working with little to no prior warning, in most cases, they will try to let you know they are struggling long before they affect your comfort. Here, you’ll find six different signs that your furnace is about to give it up and some advice on what […]
What Happens During a Regular Furnace Maintenance Visit?
Most HVAC companies and furnace manufacturers recommend having your unit inspected, maintained, and serviced at least once every year. This will go a long way toward keeping you comfortable, ensuring your furnace’s efficiency, and expanding the lifespan of your unit. If you’re curious about what happens during these visits, you’re in the right place. Here’s […]
Problems Associated with Your House Drains and How to Fix Them
A multitude of substances can cause a blockage in the various drains throughout your house. A quick check of your drains can help prevent a messy back-up. Here are the various types of drains you might see throughout your house, what can block them, and the best way to get them clear and back to […]
Outdoor Fall Tasks
With fall here, there are a few things you can do to prepare for winter now (including getting your furnace tuned up). Here are a handful of suggestions of things you might want to do outside before it gets too cold. Clean out your gutters and downspouts. When the rains come, you’ll want the water […]
Prevention Tips for Outside Drain Blockage in the Fall Season
The fall season is approaching. The air cools, the leaves change colors, and they gracefully fall to the ground. While this may look beautiful, the potential problems leaf blockage can cause in outside drains is not so beautiful. These outside drains might be found on your driveway or near outside stairs around your home. Garden […]
Time for a New Furnace?
Winter, unfortunately, is not that far away. The air conditioner will go off; the furnace will go on. Obviously, the one thing you do not want to happen is for your furnace to quit during a bitter cold day. While no one can predict exactly when a furnace will die, there are some hints you […]