13 Aug

Posted at 18:09h in Heat and Air by

Insulating Windows for Summer: Complete Guide Summer is here, and it has brought heatwaves and a lot of sweat. Unfortunately, the heat not only makes you sweat physically, but mentally as you are trying to battle that awful electric or gas bill that keeps your home livable. But there is good news, there are a few options you can use for insulating windows for Summer and battling that bill. You can insulate your windows for Summer using the following methods: Weatherstrip Your Windows Apply Bubble Wrap Install Insulating Shutters Install Cellular Shades Add Reflective Window Film Lay Down Draft Snakes Invest in...

23 Jul

Posted at 22:29h in Heat and Air by

10 Reasons AC Units Break The summer is here, and it has brought its ugly friend, the heat. But you are prepared, you run over to your thermostat, turn on the AC, but nothing happens. How could your Air Conditioning unit betray you and leave you victim to the heat? Well, there are 10 Reasons AC Units Break, and they are as following: Your Thermostat Batteries are Dead The Indoor Disconnect Switch is Off The Outdoor Disconnect Switch is Off You Have a Tripped Circuit Breaker A Fuse Has Been Blown You Have a Blown Transformer The Starting Components are on...

30 Jun

Posted at 18:40h in Heat and Air by

How to Fix a Leaking AC Unit: A Step-By-Step Guide In the mid-west, especially in the summer, the last thing you want is a leaking air conditioning unit. But, do not worry yourself too much. There are steps that you can take to help fix the problem, or at least slow it down until a professional can arrive to fix the leak. Here are the three main causes of leaking air conditioning units and the steps to fix them: Cracked Drain Pan Turn off Air Conditioning Unit Use Wet-Dry Vacuum to Clean the Drain Pan Temporarily Seal Crack with Water Sealant ...

17 May

Posted at 15:48h in Heat and Air, Home Tips by

There’s nothing like sitting around your fireplace in the winter, feeling warm and cozy.  To get the most out of your fireplace, the chimney needs to be cleaned out periodically. Here is a guide to help you know if and when you need to clean out your chimney. The things to look for when inspecting your chimney are black, oily spots on the walls of your fireplace, poorly burning fires, odors coming from the fireplace, and animals making noise inside the walls of your chimney. Now that you know the signs to look for, let’s examine each one in greater depth.   Signs...

08 May

Posted at 02:32h in Featured, Heat and Air, Home Tips by

How Often Should my HVAC be Serviced? Every year, as the seasons change, one should start to wonder if it is time to have their HVAC serviced. According to most HVAC manufactures, they suggest that you have both the heating and air conditioning portion of your HVAC system serviced once a year. However, they suggest they these two portions be done at two separate times. It is good practice for a homeowner to have the air conditioning serviced in the spring and the heater in the fall. What do Technicians Service? In this article we're going to dig a little deeper into what...