Few people are taught how to use their thermostats to heat their homes the right way. Many resort to adjusting their thermostats up or down based on how they happen to feel at that moment. Heating your home this way…
In the event of a pipe burst or leak, shut off valves become your best friend. They allow you to shut off the water supply of your home to limit further leaking and damage and allow you to make whatever…
In Bucks County, most people rely on air conditioning to control the heat and humidity in their home during the summer months. This time of year, air conditioners can be running for hours and the hope is that this use…
We’re used to listening for sounds as signs that something might be wrong with something. A car is a classic example – Clanking, squealing and knocking are tell-tale signs that it’s time to bring your vehicle in for maintenance. An…
It’s easy to forget how much we rely on certain things until we don’t have them anymore; A working car, a smartphone or a refrigerator come to mind. When these things break down, your entire life seems to get upended.…
As with most other major appliances and systems in your home, your whole home air conditioner or heat pump should receive regular maintenance. Much of this maintenance can be performed by the homeowner and can go a long way when…
With the colder months behind us, it’s always a good time to reflect on your home’s overall performance during the winter - particularly your boiler or furnace. How did your utility costs add up? Was your home comfortable? Did you…
Just like getting an oil change for your car or changing your fire alarm batteries, changing the filters in your home’s HVAC system is a small maintenance task that should be part of your routine. It makes an enormous difference…
Is Your Home Winter Ready? By Liz Zack (originally from Real Simple magazine) 1. Insulate pipes Any exposed pipe that runs along a wall or is in an unheated area (a basement or a crawl space, for example) is a potential…
Radiant Heat Floors Are you considering doing or in the midst of a home remodel? Have you ever walked on heated floors?? Amazing. In this article from Remodelista, find out what Radiant Heat Floors are and what to consider before installing.…