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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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Three AC Mistakes That Can Cost Your Business Money

Posted on July 17, 2017

Cooling is likely a major summer expense at your business, but it's necessary to ensure that your staff and customers are comfortable. At the same time, you want to make sure you don't waste money on your AC system unnecessarily. Know the following mistakes so that you can avoid them. #1: Not managing cooling loss As a business, it is unavoidable for some cooling to be lost to opening doors. You can minimize this, though, by installing a double door system to help prevent too much air from escaping each time a customer enters or leaves the building. [Read More]

Why One Air Vent In Your Home Isn't Working Up To Par

Posted on June 29, 2017

If you use an air conditioner in your home to cool off during the summertime, and you recently noticed one room is not cooling effectively, determining the cause is bound to be a concern. If the rest of your home is cooling as needed, the vent system is most likely causing one room to remain warmer than you would like. Here are some areas of a vent system that may be in need of air vent repair work to get the room to the temperature level you desire. [Read More]

Three Ways To Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Posted on June 13, 2017

Indoor air quality is often overlooked aspect of a healthy life. After all, if your indoor air is unsafe, it can cause all kinds of problems for you. Contaminants in the air you breathe can get into your lungs, irritate your respiratory system, and cause all sorts of health problems. So keeping your indoor air quality top-notch should be high on any homeowner's to-do list. Here are five ways to increase the indoor air quality in your home, whether you notice that it's lacking due to a specific problem (such as mold) or whether you are simply very sensitive to air quality due to allergies or asthma or for some other reason. [Read More]

Stranger Things In Your Kitchen Drain

Posted on May 30, 2017

When you have a garbage disposal, you may find that you end up with some stranger things in your kitchen drain. While some of these things are more "normal" than you think, others should probably be examined by a plumbing professional. Here are just a few of the stranger things that plumbers have worked on and seen. Garbage Disposal on, Sludge in the Opposite Sink Sometimes some less-than-effective handymen, who are not real plumbers, install a garbage disposal in a way that links the plumbing from the disposal unit to the same pipe that takes wastewater down from both sinks. [Read More]