Leaks aren’t always so easy to spot and can occur anywhere in your home. Here are some things to look or listen for: Do you hear water running when no taps or fixtures are in use? Do you have mildew or signs of mold anywhere in your home? Is your water bill higher than normal…

These odors are a result of food debris building up in your disposal.  Over time spoiled food and bacteria accumulate.  A great way to eliminate this smell is to use a lemon or orange.  Cut the lemon or orange up into small sections and put it into your disposal, run for about 30 seconds.  Next,…

This depends greatly upon how well it is maintained but in general the average life is 15 years. But I can’t stress enough that the better maintained your furnace is, by having seasonal check-ups performed every fall, the longer you can expect it to last. My rule of thumb is when your system is around…

Temperature differences of up to three degrees from room to room are not uncommon, but often one or several rooms are uncomfortably warm or cold.  This condition could be caused by a number of factors within your home including inadequate insulation, air leakage, poor duct system design, duct leakage, unwanted heating by the sun in…

Remove the air filter on the furnace and clean it out. If you have a humidistat, turn it from 35% to 0%. 24 hours before starting your air conditioning, turn the disconnect back on. Wash the condenser unit (that’s the unit outside your house). Set your hose nozzle for a fine spray of water and…

Make your home more comfortable and energy-efficient by improving ventilation. Here are few “around the house” tips to boost ventilation:  Vent moisture to the outside from the bathroom and laundry room. The bathroom produces more moisture than any other room in your house. If you cannot vent the bathroom to the outside, install a vent…

Yes!! Even though your system is new, it still needs to have annual maintenance performed. This will help keep the warranty in effect. Most all equipment manufactures state in the terms of their warranty that annual maintenance must be performed by a qualified technician. Keeping your system maintained will give you assurance that it is…

Yes!  The Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, in conjunction with Internal Revenue Code Section 25C, allowed for tax credits for equipment of specific efficiency levels; it took effect on January 1, 2009 and was allowed to expire on December 31, 2011. Now, they’re extended both back to January 1, 2011 and forward to…

Water leaks around the house are often underestimated in their potential to cause serious damage. A trap that’s not tight, a toilet seal that’s lost its grip, or even a water line with a tiny drip too hard to see or hear, but every day it continues to wear away parts of your home, causing…

Usually this results from air in the pipes.  There may be other reasons, like a loose washer, but air in the pipes is the most common cause. Turn the on the water faucet.  While it is on, turn OFF the main water valve and the water will shut off.  When you turn on the main…