It’s that time of year once again. Temperatures outside will soon begin to drop and that means you’ll be reaching for your home’s thermostat to crank up the furnace. Will it run as needed? Will it turn on at all? You hope so – and, for the record, so do we. But it’s best not […]

When it comes to buying a new house, there is no question that the HVAC system needs to be taken into consideration. Having an efficient and reliable system can make the difference between a comfortable home and one with uncomfortable temperatures or high energy bills. But how do you know what to look for and […]

Summer is a demanding time for any home air conditioning unit. So it makes sense that you may start to notice signs that your AC unit is struggling to keep up. From strange noises to inadequate cooling, there are numerous signs that your AC unit is in need of repair or maintenance. Fortunately, identifying and […]

With temperatures rising, the last thing you want this summer is to be stuck in a hot and uncomfortable home. But that’s exactly what can happen if your air conditioning unit is overworked. It can also lead to high utility bills and other problems. Fortunately, there are ways to keep your house cool without overworking […]

Summer! It’s that time of year where families and friends come together outside for cookouts, BBQs, pool parties and other fun outdoor activities. Unfortunately, that means leftovers that don’t always get eaten. Those unfinished scraps of burgers, steaks, watermelon, pineapple and all sorts of other summertime foods sometimes wind up being discarded into the garbage […]

Summer and the hot weather that arrives with it are both on the way. If past summers are any evidence, then we could be seeing temperatures creep up sooner rather than later. So, with that in mind, now’s the time to have your air conditioning unit tuned up and serviced by a pro so you […]

In this line of work, we can’t preach it often enough: no air conditioner is invincible. All units, no matter how reliably they’ve worked, will fail some day. No, it’s not fun to think about. But it’s reality. What’s worse is not knowing when your air conditioner will fail – or even knowing that there […]

It’s one of the most annoying, and unfortunately, one of the most common problems that come with plumbing and winter: frozen pipes. Just like when you turn on the furnace and expect your house to begin heating up, so too do you expect water to come out of faucets when you try to turn on […]

There’s a lot of fun to be had in winter. Building snowmen, sledding, ice skating, snowmobiling – all these wintertime activities are incredible fun. Each of those activities has something in common, too. They are all outdoor activities. The cold weather of winter makes for enjoyable opportunities – as long as that cold weather stays outside. All […]

Winter can be rough for many reasons. Travel can be made more difficult by snow and ice, not to mention the fact that you need to clear driveways and sidewalks to even get out in your vehicle, and bundling up can sometimes feel like a chore itself. But most homeowners are keenly aware of one […]

Advances in home heating technology and equipment have done wonders for homeowners. As models have become more efficient, not only are homes able to stay warm even longer in the winter months, but they are also able to save on energy bills, too. However, many homeowners seeking to heat their houses may find themselves in […]

Fall is here and winter will be here before you know it. Is your furnace ready for the weather change and the demands of plummeting temperatures? Believe us: you don’t want to be caught in the middle of a winter cold swing and have your furnace decide to call it quits. Unfortunately, that very likely […]