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Goodbye, Pilot Light: Electronic Ignition in Your Gas Furnace
The gas furnace is the most common type of heating system found in homes around the country, and for some very good reasons. Gas furnaces can produce higher levels of heat than other types of systems, and they are cost-effective because natural gas is a less expensive energy source than electricity and other heating oils. […]
The Importance of Air Purifiers and Filters in Winter
The time of the year usually associated with allergies and asthma is the spring. This is when the pollen count rises, and it’s definitely a time when people who have allergy and asthma issues are more likely to encounter health concerns. However, a serious decline in the air quality inside a home is more likely […]
Signs That You Should Replace Your Bathroom Toilet
The bathroom is the room in the house that uses the most water, and the toilet is the appliance responsible for the biggest share of that water consumption. In fact, toilets can account for 40% of the water bills you pay every month. Obviously, this is one of the most vital plumbing installations for your […]
Has the Time Come to Replace Your Gas Furnace? 4 Ways to Tell
No heating system can last forever, no matter how well its owner maintains it and follows up any problems with prompt repairs. If you have a gas furnace providing your house with winter warmth, you will one day need to call professionals to replace it. Aside from the system suffering from a catastrophic break down […]
Do You Need to Have a Slab Leak Fixed? Here’s How to Find Out
Slab leaks are one of the most difficult of all plumbing problems to find. These leaks in the hot and cold water lines in your home occur down in the concrete foundation, making it tricky to notice that they are happening. They’re also hard to repair, and it takes expert plumbers with the best equipment […]
How to Set Your Thermostat This Winter
The thermostat is a vital part of maintaining comfort in your home throughout the year. Unfortunately, many people are often careless in the way they set their thermostats, turning them up and down throughout the day based on the whims of their comfort. This may not seem like it’s a big deal, but poor thermostat settings […]
Consider Installing a Whole-House Humidifier for Winter
Comfort during the winter takes more than just making sure that your heating system can provide your household with adequate warm temperatures. You also need to control the humidity. The level of moisture in the air has a significant effect on how comfortable people feel indoors, and consequently how much you’ll need to run the […]
Should There Be Ice on My Heat Pump in Winter?
Heat pumps are an effective way to provide year-round comfort for a house, and advancing technology has made them more energy efficient during colder weather than they were previously. If this is the first winter you’ve used a heat pump for cold weather comfort, you may have some questions about its operation. One of the […]
A New Year’s Resolution for Your HVAC System: Maintenance!
We hope you and your family have had a good 2015… and that you’ll have an even better 2016. As the last days of the year fly past us, it’s time to start making our plans—or “resolutions” as they’re usually called during the season— for the year to come. We have a resolution we’d like […]
Ways to Keep a Gas Furnace Running Safely Through Winter
Natural gas furnaces are the most common type of heating system found in homes throughout the country. The reason they’re so popular is because of the level of heat they can put out and their relatively low cost of operating compared to electric furnaces. However, gas furnaces can become safety hazards. We don’t want you to panic […]
