How to Save Money on Your Heating Costs this Winter

The price of heating your home in the winter can cost you a fortune. In some areas, the price of electricity goes up during the winter months, making it even more expensive to heat your home. And sure, we all know you can turn down the thermostat a few degrees in the winter to save some money, but are there other ways to save your wallet without freezing during those frigid months? Wear More Clothes and Utilize Heavy Blankets An easy and effective way to stay warm inside your home is to…

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October 27, 2019

HVAC / Water Heaters

California Energy Rebates

Most people never realize when they upgrade specific fixtures or appliance in their home they may qualify for a rebate. In some cases the rebates can be as much as $600. These rebates are to help consumers upgrade to more energy efficient models for water heaters, pool pumps, washers, dryers, attic installation, and smart thermostats. Most of these rebates are available through December 31, 2019. However, each new year the energy providers update their list of rebates and qualifications. Many of the programs stay the same or have small changes. Bundled Washer…

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August 24, 2019

Plumbing

Checklist: How to Prepare Your Home before You Go on Vacation

Going on a vacation is exciting and fun, but before you leave for your trip, you will want to ensure that your home is prepared for you to be away. Some of these items may seem like overkill, but they can save you a lot of stress and money. Below you will find a thorough checklist of things you should prepare in your home before you go on vacation. Keep in mind all the items below are to help keep burglars away and your home safe while you are out having fun.…

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July 22, 2019

Air Conditioning

How to Tell When Your Air Conditioner Fan Motor is Going Bad

Your air conditioner is one of the most important appliances in your home during the hot summer months. There are many vital components of your air conditioner. One of the most important, however, is the fan. The fan is what helps to circulate cold air throughout your home, keeping it cool. It’s also effortless to find. The fan is located in the outdoor condenser unit. You can see it when you look down over the top of it. The fan motor is what turns the fan. If the motor is going bad,…

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June 24, 2019

Featured / Plumbing

Signs You Have a Clogged Sewer Line

Sewer lines are one of those parts of your home that you know is there, but you don’t like to think about them. When it works properly, it’s easy to forget about. When the sewer line gets clogged; however, significant problems soon follow. Wastewater can back up into your home, you can’t use any of your plumbing fixtures, and your family is exposed to contaminated water. You may also be faced with some rather costly repairs. Sewer line clogs need to be dealt with quickly to avoid serious consequences. If you notice…

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June 24, 2019

Air Conditioning / Featured

Help! My Air Conditioner Is Not Blowing Cold Air!

As the temperatures rise, your air conditioner becomes your home’s best friend and your favorite appliance. While you might enjoy some time outdoors during the summertime, the day is only made better by walking into a cool, comfortable home. Your air conditioner does its job without you thinking too much about it. So, when you walk through the door and are greeted by warm, stuffy air, you might be a bit confused. You may also, understandably, be a bit concerned. An air conditioner that’s not blowing cold air can be a severe…

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June 23, 2019

10 Reasons to Upgrade to a Programmable Thermostat

Smart Thermostat cooling temperature

Air Conditioning / Heating

10 Reasons to Upgrade to a Programmable Thermostat

The thermostat is a tiny, but critical piece of equipment in your home. It’s responsible for controlling the temperature and comfort of the air within your home. If you’re dealing with an older thermostat, you’re most likely very familiar with having to trudge to the thermostat every time that you want to adjust the temperature. Forgetting to adjust it could mean coming home to a home that is either too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter when all you want to do is sit down and relax. If…

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June 22, 2019

7 Reasons to Get a Tankless Water Heater Installed

Pipes and boiler of gas heating system in the house

Featured / Water Heaters

7 Reasons to Get a Tankless Water Heater Installed

Who doesn’t love hot water? It’s one of the many modern conveniences that make our lives so much easier. Hot water is possible, thanks to your water heater. Most homes have water heater tanks. The tank holds your hot water for when you need it. Even the biggest tanks can run out of hot water though, especially if you have several fixtures using that hot water all at once. And when the tank runs out of hot water, you have to wait for more water to heat up again. This can put…

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June 22, 2019

Why Your Water Heater Might Not Be Working

Condensing gas boiler in the boiler room

Plumbing / Water Heaters

Why Your Water Heater Might Not Be Working

Something is relaxing about stepping into a nice hot shower. Warm water can ease tense muscles and make you feel better almost instantly. Finding yourself waiting longer and longer for hot water, or that you have no hot water at all, can be quite inconvenient. These issues point to a problem with your water heater. Below are seven reasons why your water heater might not be working. No Pilot Light If you have a gas water heater, there’s a pilot light. This is what ignites the burner. A thermocouple keeps the pilot…

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June 19, 2019