There’s a definite chill in the air and day seems to fade to night a lot sooner than it did even a couple weeks ago. That can mean only one thing: Fall is here – and it’s time to get your home’s furnace serviced. Don’t ignore an annual furnace check-up. You may be enjoying more […]
Late summer has an reinvigorating energy to it that no other part of a season can claim. Travel and vacations wind down, kids are headed back to school and all those school-related activities start to pick back up. At night and early in the mornings, there may be a chill in the air that signals […]
The balance between being comfortable and protecting your bank account from sky-high utility bills can be hard to find in the summer. While it could be tempting to let your air conditioner run as much as possible, this is probably not the best strategy for lowering cooling costs this time of year. Here are some […]
Plumbing problems are pretty common in the summer. That’s because, in general, people are much more active. From more running around and needing hydration, to washing dirty clothes more frequently and, of course, increased use for gardening and landscaping purposes, it shouldn’t be a surprise that a home’s plumbing gets used more heavily this time […]
As the temperature begins to steadily rise to warmer levels, more and more families will be looking toward their air conditioners to provide a little more comfort. In just a couple more months, the thermostat will really get a workout as people look for relief from the heat. Hopefully you have had your home’s A/C […]
Spring is here. Finally! But that means there are things around the home that you need to check, clean and replace. One of the first things you will want to take a look at is your air conditioning unit. Maybe you still won’t need it for a month or so, but it is always best […]
Utility bills are huge expenses for homeowners. In fact, the US Department of Energy says nearly half of the $2,200 the average U.S. family spends on energy utility bills goes toward paying for heating and cooling. But what if you could 30 to 60 percent on your heating costs and 20 to 50 percent on […]
The months of December, January and February are normally the coldest months of the year throughout the United States, according to The Weather Channel. Here in northwest Iowa, winter more often than not comes with those bitterly cold temperatures that most of the Upper Midwest also feel. Our winter season can sometimes stretch itself even […]
With temperatures dropping and staying consistently low this time of year, your furnace is likely getting a workout. More run time for your furnace means higher monthly heating bills. If your energy bill seems to spike in colder months, you’re not alone. According to the Department of Energy, heating makes up 45 percent of energy […]
In 2018 alone, approximately 1.23 million new homes were built across the country. That’s a lot of opportunities to find your dream home. Once you do, you’ll need to start thinking about making the house as efficient as possible. Believe it or not, heating and cooling costs are some of the biggest expenses homeowners face […]
Do you want to get a scare in two sentences? Let’s do that for you. It’s a 33-degree winter night and you turn on your heating. The old furnace broke down and you’ll have to pay for repairs in cash. Scary, right? The average furnace repair cost can be between $20-$1500, depending on the damage. […]
As a responsible homeowner, you know how important it is to keep your home maintained. You recognize that a well-kept home is more valuable than a neglected one. That’s no easy – or cheap – feat. In fact, statistics show that maintenance and repairs cost the average homeowner one to four percent of the home’s […]