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Along with the cold, unpredictable weather the winter season brings, it can also cause potentially costly damage to homes due to bursting pipes, frozen rain gutters and other weather related disasters.  Below are some tips to make you aware of these potential hazards so that you can take preventative measures and ensure a safe and comfortable season.

Do you need a CSI? Is your water bill suddenly a lot higher?  Are some rooms in your home just not as comfortable as you would like them to be, too hot or too cold?  Are you concerned about the quality of air you are breathing?  Is your home too dry this winter? Is your heating system not working?  Our qualified “Comfort Service Investigators” can investigate all of these issues.

Slow drips of water can add up quickly and can cause extensive damage to your home before it is even noticed.  The EPA estimates that more than 1 trillion gallons of water leak from homes nationwide every year.  That’s over 3,000 gallons for every person in the U.S. every year!

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, each year more than 12,000 people are treated in the emergency room for holiday-related incidents, including electrical contact involving lights and decorations

These myths are so ingrained in us because we were told by so and so that we don’t even realize they may actually be having the opposite affect … wasting energy and costing money!  

Seventy-five percent of all household water use occurs in the bathroom, making it the most likely place for water damage to occur. Some simple tips along with regular inspection can help prevent major problems from occurring and keep maintenance costs to a minimum.

There is nothing better for your heating and/or air conditioning system than preventive maintenance. Preventive maintenance allows your system to work at peak efficiency year in and year out. A system that is maintained annually experiences considerably fewer breakdowns. Preventive maintenance agreements prevent problems from happening in the first place. You’ll enjoy the peace of mind in knowing that your system is saving you money on your utility bills every time it comes on. Usually, the energy savings are enough to pay the cost of the planned annual maintenance service.

In tough economic times, people are looking to save money. We’ve all experienced the downturn of the economy and are looking for ways to cut back on expenses. In my own recent attempts I came across some very helpful websites. Some of these sites I use in my own industry for saving energy, fuel, and money and some are helpful in everyday life with great money saving tips …

We rely on our water heaters everyday. Whether you have a gas or electric water heater they are usually pretty dependable. With a little maintenance you can extend the life of your water heater and save money in the process.

With fall in swing and cool temperatures arriving now is a good time to understand not only the problems that your heating system might experience but also how you might be able to trouble shoot the problem before calling a technician.