When is it time to replace your hot water tank? It could be right now! Maybe the right time was 2 years ago, or maybe you’re just fine as you are. There are 5 clear signs your water tank is on its last legs: Water isn’t as hot as it used to be. The heater […]
What if My Carbon Monoxide Alarm Goes Off?
Like your smoke alarms, the carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in your house (and we hope you have them in your house) monitor the air in your home and ring the alarm when smoke or carbon monoxide is detected in the house. But a house fire and CO exposure are two very different things. If your smoke alarm sounds, you quickly judge the […]
How to Take Care of Your AC Between Service Visits
Seasonal air conditioner maintenance is probably the most important way to extend the lifespan and maintain the efficiency of your central air conditioning system. Ordinary wear and tear over the course of weeks and months can cause your AC to overwork, struggle, overheat and eventually shut down. Keeping everything clean will help you catch any smaller problems […]
What Overheating Does to Your Body
Our bodies have to constantly balance temperature, and you only have about 3 degrees Celsius flexibility on the heat inside your body before you are in serious trouble. Here’s exactly what overheating does to your body, and why you need to keep your air conditioner in like-new shape so you don’t have to go even a day without the […]
What’s a Mini Split Ductless System? Is Ductless Air Conditioning Good?
Most home comfort systems follow the conventional form where an air conditioner outdoors is paired with a heating appliance (usually a furnace) indoors. The indoor unit circulates warm or cool air through ducts to every room in the house. But what if your old home wasn’t built with ducts, doesn’t have the space to renovate and […]
How to Maintain Your Gas Fireplace
The advantage of a gas fireplace is that they can kick out a lot of short-range heat in very little time. They have all the charm of an open fire without the soot, smoke, and somewhat harmful radiation. They’re so easy to use that you might not even think about maintenance, and that’s understandable! But […]
