What’s the worst way to find out your water heater has finally had it? The cold shower, or finding the puddle of water around the base? We often extend our water heaters well beyond their intended life spans, and all
Air Conditioning System Maintenance
It’s that time of year again, the grass is green, and the weather is getting warmer. Before we know it the hot days of summer will be here. It is this time of year I pose the question, is your
Does your home feel like the Sahara Desert?
It’s not the cold, it’s the humidity! Humidity is defined as the amount of water vapor in the air. Cold air is dry and can’t hold much moisture. 70 degree air can hold 20 times more moisture than 0 degree
Preventing a Flood
One of the worst parts of my job is seeing a customer with a huge mess to clean up or thousands of dollars of damage because of an often overlooked problem. According to State Farm Insurance Statistics, washing machine hose
Got Acid
Acidic water is a common problem for homes with private well systems. Blue and green stains are evidence the acid in your water is eating away at copper and brass in your pipes and fixtures. It is also associated with
Easy Savings with Programmable Thermostats
Many people have heard of programmable thermostats and may have learned that the average homeowner can save money in energy costs by installing one. Many don’t realize just how much such a simple home improvement can save you. Heating and
Avoid Frozen Pipes
During those cold winter months homeowners should take a few precautions to help their home through the cold winter days to come. Firstly, check the outside hose faucets. If you have the frost free models, no need to worry as