Did you know the typical household spends over $2,000 annually on energy bills? Just as appliances and window designs have become more energy efficient, HVAC systems have followed suit to help homeowners save. In recent years, several changes have been…
During the Coronavirus pandemic, we’re experiencing a toilet paper shortage. In response, some consumers are turning to alternative sources. Yet, paper towels, wipes, newspaper and even toilet paper itself can lead to a clogged septic system. In general, not all…
When spring arrives, roughly 50 million Americans experience seasonal allergies. Pollen and other particles result in sneezing, itchy eyes and congestion while outside but these contaminants may also follow you inside, where HVAC systems can exacerbate their effects. Heating and…
It’s a common myth that plumbing systems experience fewer issues when winter turns to spring. Although burst pipes are less likely, the possibility does not go away completely. Spring brings about clogs and flooding issues that have been lying dormant…
When it’s hot and humid, you turn on the A/C in your home. In most cases, doing so dries out the air and reduces the temperature yet sometimes, you don’t notice a change. If the air remains stuffy and warm,…
We’ve all done this before: You cook food on the stovetop with oil or butter. Most of it is used, but a small amount of residue is left in the pan. Thinking nothing of it, you wash the dishes and…
A common occurrence in winter, pipes in your home could get clogged, freeze and burst open. Although slow, undetectable leaks are a possibility, burst pipes frequently result in gallons of water suddenly flooding into your home. From here, the water…
Your HVAC system acts as a channel for air to flow through to various rooms in your home. When allergens find their way into the vents, the heating and cooling system spreads them throughout the home. As a result, you…
Based on figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning results in 400 deaths in the US annually, plus 20,000 hospital visits. Although exposure could come from several sources, a leaking furnace or boiler in…
While thermostats don’t have a specific lifespan, a typical device lasts about 10 years before showing signs of wear and tear. The malfunction could be caused by something as simple as dust accumulation or an issue like old, loose wiring.…
