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Keeping My Power Bills Down

A few months after I moved into my home, I realized that the power bills were going to be sky high. The home had multiple levels but not very many ceiling fans or vents. I knew that I had to do something to make things right, so I contacted an HVAC contractor to get their advice. They told me that a ductless unit would help, so we installed one. This blog is all about keeping your power bills down, no matter where you live and no matter what your house is like. With a few little changes, you could protect your monthly budget.

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Don't Get Left In The Heat: How To Avoid Summer Problems With Your Air Conditioner

Posted on January 23, 2018

Summer's going to be here before you know it. If you're expecting triple digit temperatures, you don't want to be left without your air conditioner. Unfortunately, if you don't take care of it, that's exactly what you might end up with. Here are some methods you can use to avoid problems with your air conditioner once things start to heat up this summer. Don't Skip the Preseason Inspection If you're planning on turning your air conditioner on at the first sign of summer heat, you'll want to make sure it's up and running before the warm weather arrives. [Read More]

3 Tips To Help Keep Your Drains Clean

Posted on December 5, 2017

Access to a functional plumbing system is a modern convenience that homeowners often take for granted. Clogs can render your plumbing system useless, so it's important that you take the time to actively prevent clogs from forming in your home's drains. Here are three tips that you can use to help keep your drains clean and functioning properly well into the future. 1. Only let approved substances down the drain. [Read More]

Signs Of A Slight AC Coolant Leak

Posted on September 24, 2017

If you have a central AC system that cools down the temperature inside your home, then you may understand that it is vital to investigate the system and how it works so you can take immediate action if the unit is in a state of disrepair. While big problems will occur with some fairly telltale signs and symptoms, the issues typically start off small and you will see the start of the problem well before your AC system fails. [Read More]

Features You Should Have In Your Programmable Thermostat

Posted on September 24, 2017

A programmable thermostat adjusts your house's temperature according to predetermined settings without manual input from you. Here are some of the useful features to look out for while shopping for such a programmable thermostat: Hold Feature You probably know by now that you program your thermostat in such a way that it keeps your house at different temperatures at different times of the day. For example, you may use it to keep the AC from running or running at a certain temperature when you during the day (for example, if you are usually outside the house during the day) and then turn on or increase the temperature in the evening (when you come home from work). [Read More]