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.…
Your heating bill went up this month, yet the house still feels cold. The thermostat reads 75 degrees, but the draft persists to the point you need to wear a sweater to feel comfortable. At this stage, is there anything…
There are four factors that can lead to burst pipes: Frozen pipes, a buildup of water pressure, corrosion and moving pipes. No matter the source, a burst pipe is costly to repair. Homeowners have to replace the pipe and pay…
