The Columbus, Ohio summer is quickly approaching and so is the heat and humidity. We want you to be comfortable this summer so we gathered our favorite cooling tips that can easily be applied to any home. Follow these tips in order to stay cool this summer and to make your home is as pleasant…
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 outage and need to call…
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. Not only do you feel…
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. Here are five quick and…
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 become big, costly problems. What…
“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 deciding, you should consider three…
Did you know that you can reduce your utility bill by as much as $600 per year if you conduct a simple home energy audit? Here are four easy things you can check to start saving money right now. Turn down your thermostat when you leave the house Even turning your thermostat down one degree…
A heat pump is an effective and efficient way to warm your home during the autumn – when the temperatures at night are cool, but not quite cold enough to warrant turning on the heat. To keep your heat pump working properly and to prolong its lifespan, here are a few tips. Change the filter…
The official first day of fall is only 9 days away, and the nights are getting cooler. In no time at all, it will be time to turn on your furnace. Before you fire it up for the first time, check your furnace filter and change the filter, if necessary. Changing your furnace filter is…
Most of us in Columbus have been experiencing a respite from using our air conditioners. The days have been surprisingly mild – sunny and breezy with low humidity – and the nights have been cool and comfortable. However, it is still August in Central Ohio, and the heat and humidity will return. During the hot,…
