Tips & Tricks

for better home performance

Tips & Tricks

for better home performance

Scan our blogs below for more information on how to care for your property’s essential systems. Well-cared for systems will improve performance and save you money in the long run.

  • Whether you are planning a weekend getaway this summer or to leave your home for an extended period of time, there are a few quick and easy steps that you can take to prepare your home for your absence. Your electric bill will definitely be lower than usual as long […]

  • It’s a cold winter morning and you wake up to discover that your furnace isn’t working. Before you call a heating and cooling service company, try these troubleshooting steps first. Check other gas appliances you own to make sure that they work. If they don’t, you may have a gas […]

  • Winter is finally here! It’s January, and it sure does feel like it. If you’d like to know of some easy ways to reduce your heating costs without freezing in your home, read on. Raise the humidity in your home It’s a simple fact – dry air is cold air. […]

  • If your hot water heater isn’t delivering as much hot water as it used to this winter, there are a few things that may be causing the problem. It needs some repairs Your hot water heater may need some elements replaced or repaired. If you have an electric water heater, […]

  • According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), home electrical fires account for an estimated 51,000 fires each year, nearly 500 deaths, more than 1,400 injuries, and $1.3 billion in property damage. Homeowners can prevent accidents, injury and damage by conducting a simple electrical safety audit every year or so. […]

  • One of the best ways to reduce furnace breakdowns and ensure your system is running efficiently is by having an annual tune up performed. Just like your car, the life of your furnace will be extended with regular preventative maintenance. Regular furnace inspections can help identify minor issues before they […]

  • It’s the dreaded sound most homeowners have heard at least one time in their life. You have a sink full of food scraps that you’re trying to put down the garbage disposal. You flip the garbage disposal on and… It just hums or makes a buzzing noise. The blades don’t […]

  • “When should I replace my furnace?” That’s a very common question homeowners ask. Let’s face it – no one wants to replace their furnace. New furnaces are very expensive. But, at some point, it must be done. The question is, when? There really is no simple answer to this. In […]