Weird Furnace Noises and What They Mean
Some parts of the country may be heating up already, but we still have a good amount of cold weather left before we turn off our heaters. If you’re using a furnace to keep your home warm for the final stretch of winter, you should remain on guard for signs that the system is malfunctioning […]
Replace Your Heater if It’s Doing These Things
We hope you’ve been scheduling preventive maintenance on your heater on a regular basis and calling for repairs when you have to. Taking these actions can extend the life of your heater. But no amount of care and maintenance can make a heater last forever. Eventually, you will have to replace it with a new […]
Heat Pump Issues to Watch For
If you’re using your heat pump to keep warm this winter, you need to keep an eye out for warning signs that the system is experiencing any issues. The demand on heating systems is a lot higher during the winter, which makes them more likely to develop problems of various kinds. If you want to […]
Electrical Problems and Their Symptoms
The average home is full of many kinds of systems, all of which are put under varying levels of strain on a daily basis. Each of these systems can develop a wide range of problems over time. Some of these issues are trivial. Some are not. One area where problems should never be taken lightly, […]
Electrical Problems and Their Symptoms
Electrical issues are not something you should ever take lightly. Because we rely on our electrical systems during so much of the day, every day, many of us have a tendency to take those systems for granted. A home’s electrical system is just as susceptible to problems as any other system, and many of these […]
Common Electrical Problems
The electrical system is one of the most complex of any home’s infrastructure. It can also be the most dangerous. Electrical problems can burn out appliances, start fires, and even cause death under the worst circumstances. A lot of electrical problems are subtle, evidenced only by small signs that are easily missed. In this article, […]
7 Benefits of a Programmable Thermostat
7 Benefits of a Programmable Thermostat One of the biggest causes of poor energy efficiency in an HVAC system is leaving the heating or air conditioning on when no one is in the house. If you find that you are constantly leaving the heating or cooling on in your house, chances are you could benefit […]
The Benefits of Switching to a Ductless System
The Benefit of Switching to a Ductless Heating and Cooling System Increased comfort: Ductless heating and cooling systems are extremely efficient at distributing heat evenly throughout your living space. One indoor unit is enough to regulate the temperatures in a large space. Ductless systems are suitable for any open floor plan and are easy to control. […]
How to Avoid Hazards from Electrical Fires in Your Home
Electrical fires—a fire that involves some type of electrical failure or malfunction—are a major cause of combustion starting in homes in the U.S. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, approximately 47,700 home fires started in 2011 because of electrical failures, resulting in $1.4 billion in direct property damage. Over the period of 2007–2011, electrical […]
Qualities to Look for in a Professional Electrician
In this fast-paced Information Age, it’s easy to locate professional services to take care of any of your household needs. In fact, it’s too easy: a simple Internet set search will turn up scores of companies you can hire… and not much in the way to separate them so you can find the one that will do […]
