The filters on your air conditioning unit are vital for keeping out the dust and debris that make things like illness, allergies and air quality worse in your home. And it’s important that you take personal responsibility for checking those filters. Sure, you have a professional visit your home once a year to check the …
When Should You Replace Instead of Repair Your Heating? A Question from Anmore. We all dread an expensive repair in Anmore, whether it is a car that needs a new transmission, a leaky roof that needs new shingles, or electrical wiring that has been chewed up by a wild animal. Equipment repairs are a necessary …
When Should You Replace Your Existing Heat Pump? Nobody wants to think about having to replace a home heating and cooling system. It’s a big job and a new system probably won’t come cheap – not if it’s worth buying anyway. But in the end, you’ll be better off replacing your heat pump sooner rather …
Whenever you want to do some home repairs on your plumbing, whether it is to change a leaky faucet or fix knocking pipes, you need to shut off the main water supply. But, most home owners do not know where their main shutoff valves are, especially if they have just moved in or are renting …
Who Invented Air Conditioning? For hundreds of years, people have been trying to figure out how to stay cool in the heat of the summer. But it wasn’t until 1902 that the first modern air conditioner was put into service in Brooklyn, NY. Since then, many adjustments and improvements have been made to make air …
Air conditioners cost a lot of money to operate – even more when they don’t work at 100% efficiency. So, it is important to perform the various regular maintenance tasks that ensure the system uses as little electricity as possible in your home. The first thing on your list (and the easiest) is cleaning those …
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Why Choose a Programmable Thermostat? There are many types of thermostats available for your home, but which is the best for your particular needs? It depends largely on how often you are home, how many rooms you have and how people in your house use each of those rooms. A programmable thermostat in particular is …
It is definitely convenient to have a garbage disposal in your kitchen. They make doing the dishes and getting rid of food waste much easier. But just like any other appliance or piece of equipment in your home, your garbage disposal can sometimes develop a problem that causes it to leak or perform inadequately. Leaky …
Why Does My Garbage Disposal Leak, Grind Poorly and Make a Lot of Noise? Read More »
Every now and then something strange happens that is simultaneously baffling and frustrating. Gray water from your washing machine backing up into your sink is one such problem and for many homeowners it can be an ongoing source of annoyance. Why does this happen? To start with, know that your sink and washing machine drain …
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One of the most annoying things your furnace can do in your home is to constantly keep turning on and off. This on-off cycling keeps your home from heating up properly. This action – called short cycling – also requires more electricity and drives up utility bills. Short cycling is caused by an overheated furnace, which triggers …
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