Heating Solutions To Do Over The Summer For Lower Heating Costs Next Winter

When you turn your heating off for the year, you probably forget about it until autumn is here. Instead of waiting for maintenance and repairs, consider doing upgrade and improvements during the summer months, when you do not need your heating. Here some of the heating improvements that are best to do during the summer months: 1. Install Solar Energy Solutions with A Water Heater for Mechanical Systems Solar energy is a great solution to reduce energy costs in your home. Read More 

Three Tips For Maintaining Your Home Air Conditioner

The repair service that you put into your air conditioner will help you to keep your home nice and cool during the hotter months. This will take some effort and understanding on your part, in addition to hiring the help of HVAC repair contractors in your area. When you need to get the most out of your air conditioner repair and maintenance, follow these tips and use them to the best of your ability. Read More 

Starting Your Rental Empire? What Plumbing Arrangements Should You Make?

Whether you've recently chosen to place your own home into rental service after moving to a new place or have decided to purchase a home to rent out to others, you may be equal parts nervous and excited about officially becoming a landlord. Although regularly receiving rent checks each month can seem like easy money, there are also a number of logistical arrangements you'll need to make before selecting your renters -- from drafting a lease agreement to turning on utilities to painting or recarpeting. Read More 

When Replacing Your Furnace In Winter, Make Sure The Condensate Pipe Won’t Freeze

All residential furnaces have condensate pipes through which water that collects in them drains out. In most cases, the pipes direct the water outdoors through an exterior wall. If you live in the Northern United States and are replacing your furnace during winter, make sure that the cold weather won't make your new furnace condensate pipe freeze up -- especially if you're upgrading an older furnace to a high-efficiency model. Read More 

Why Springtime Is The Right Time To Work On Your Climate Control System

Springtime is a time of year when people cast away the winter gloom and the previous year's worries in favor of a fresh new start. As you undergo your spring cleaning ritual, make sure that ritual includes checking your climate control system. Here are some compelling reasons to get your HVAC components and ducts inspected during the spring months. Pest Proliferation Mice, rats and other vermin emerge from their hiding places every spring, looking for food and a new home after the discomfort and deprivation of the winter months. Read More