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Be Aware Of The Danger Of Power Surges This Month

January 2, 2020

We’ve probably all heard about the dangers of lightning storms on our electrical equipment. Some people recommend that we disconnect such things like our computers and TVs during a powerful storm as a nearby strike can cause a significant amount of electricity to come into our house through our external wires and fry our electrical systems. This is an example of a power surge, but there are much more common ways that power surges will affect our homes. This month, we may see power surges when freezing ice and melting water get into the electrical infrastructure. There can be a...

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Our Best Collection Of HVAC Tips For Christmastime

December 1, 2019

Oh the weather outside is frightful… … but inside, your HVAC system keeps things warm and comfortable! At this time of year, your HVAC system works double-time to make sure you and your family (and all your festive visitors) are warm and comfortable. To keep your HVAC system functioning in peak condition, make sure you read these tips… Tip #1. Always make sure your HVAC unit is well maintained. Instead of waiting for something to break and then dealing with the repairs (and how cold it can get in the meantime), invest in regular seasonal maintenance check-ups. This will alert...

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How To Keep This Season Merry And Bright

December 1, 2019

There’s nothing like the twinkling of Christmas lights, or walking through the snow on a wintry evening and seeing those Christmas trees all aglow in people’s homes. With the Christmas season in full effect, families are busy decorating their homes to make them festive and bright. All those lights mean more electricity, and an increase in hazards if you’re not careful… so here are a few tips to help keep your holiday season colorful and safe. Tip #1. Make sure you keep your indoor lights and extension cords indoors! Use only proper outdoor cords and lights for your decorating outdoor....

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What To Do When The Power Goes Out

November 1, 2019

Electricity. It’s something you don’t really think about… until it’s not available to you. Then you realize just how much you rely on electricity! When a big storm blows in and the lights start flickering and go out—suddenly you’re not sure what to do! Well, we’re here to help with some great tips about what to do when the power goes out, and how to maintain your family’s safety and comfort. #1. Make Sure Everyone Is Safe If you have a family member who might be uncomfortable or in danger because they can’t see, get to them and help them...

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How Well Do You Know THIS About Your Home?

November 1, 2019

Does your HVAC system seem mysterious to you? Don’t worry! We’re here to help with this great article that will give the low-down on how it works. HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. It’s 3 systems in one (although not all homes have all 3 systems in place). ⦁ There’s the Heating System, which is the furnace. It draws in fresh air, heats it and pushes that air through a filter and out into your house. Some homes have electric heat, others have oil heat and others have natural gas. ⦁ There’s the Air Conditioning System, which is...

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Will You Be Cold Or Comfortable This Winter?

October 1, 2019

Fall is here… Winter is coming… will you be warm and comfortable through it all? A properly running HVAC system can mean the difference between comfort and discomfort in your home. After all, you invested in a furnace or HVAC system so the following article will help you maximize your investment. You can enjoy a warm, worry-free home through the fall and winter when you use these tips to maintain your HVAC system. Air Vents Locate all the vent and air exchange covers in your home and ensure they are free of dust and debris, and are not blocked by...

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5 Ways To Save Money On Your Power Bill

September 24, 2019

Your power bill can be pretty expensive, right? With all the other bills that arrive in the mailbox each month, you wonder if it will ever stop. We all need a break from the rising bills! Well, we’re here to help you with some great tips and advice to lower your electrical power bill. (And the best part is, these tips are easy to implement right away and most of them can be done at little or no cost, so you can start saving money even on your very next power bill!) Money-Saving Tip #1. Shut Off The Lights. This...

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A/C Tips From The Pros To Help You Stay Cool!

July 1, 2019

Is your central air conditioning failing to battle the heat and keep you cool inside? If you turn down the thermostat to 75 degrees, is the air conditioner able to cool down to that temperature or does it work all day slowly getting there? We have three tips to cooler central air conditioning in your home, and two of them are do-it-yourself. 1. Call in an HVAC service tech once a year If you want your air conditioner to keep your house cool for many summers to come, the best thing you can do is have an HVAC service tech...

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What Type Of Wiring Do You Have?

July 1, 2019

You upgrade your TV from time to time. You upgrade your phone from time to time. You upgrade your car from time to time. But when was the last time you even looked at the wires inside your walls and considered whether they needed to be upgraded? Technology changes and yes, it has even changed with the wires in your home! If your home was built in the 1970s or earlier, you should have the wiring in your house examined. Even if there have been extensive upgrades to your home, it is not uncommon for people to overlook the electrical...

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AFCI’s (Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters) and Your Home

December 16, 2017

Electricity is a powerful force that makes the modern world possible, but it’s important to respect this force and understand why it’s so crucial to keep it in the sockets where it belongs. One of the many ways to do this is through an arc fault circuit interrupter or AFCI. Most people are familiar with the idea of arcing and electricity. Common examples of this would be a bolt of lightning hitting the ground or electricity from a downed powerline shooting out to the ground. Basically, it’s a discharge between one point of conduction to another creating what looks like...

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