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Furnace Fiascos Avoided

When I was a kid, we lived in a home that didn't have a central furnace. Instead, we relied heavily on a wood burning stove to supply our home with the heat we needed for the long winter. I have some fond memories of sitting around the furnace and enjoying family time, but it was frustrating trying to keep the furnace stocked with wood to keep us warm and toasty. This blog is all about maintaining and servicing any type of furnace so you can keep it running well and heating your family home successfully. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you visit regularly.

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3 Tips To Prevent Concrete Air Conditioner Pad Problems

Posted on November 10, 2018

Outside of your home, it's smart to have a concrete pad to have your air conditioning unit placed on top of. These help to keep your unit stable and clean. Of course, problems can happen with concrete air conditioner pads, but certain steps can help you prevent those problems. 1. Prepare the Area Before the Concrete Pad Is Installed Before the concrete is poured in the area where your air conditioning unit is going to be placed, you need to make sure that the area is properly prepared. [Read More]

Odd Odors You Should Never Ignore When Coming From Your Home's Gas Furnace

Posted on October 9, 2018

When your furnace is running during the winter months, you may be accustomed to some smells, such as the musty odor when you first turn it on and it's burning off dust or the brief smell of gas when the burner first lights. However, if you detect any of the odd odors below, you should not ignore them, as they may be a sign of something seriously wrong with your gas furnace. [Read More]

Fridge Not Getting Cold? That Could Be Bad -- Or Not

Posted on September 11, 2018

It's never a happy moment when you realize that your refrigerator isn't getting as cold as it should. Thoughts of expensive repairs and having no refrigerated food for a while start crawling through your brain, right? Try to stop them because there are a bunch of simple reasons why your fridge might not be working as well as it should, and many of these reasons are ones you can handle yourself. [Read More]

Avoid These 3 Practices When The AC Goes Out

Posted on August 6, 2018

It's understandable to be frustrated when the AC goes out. However, your frustration should not cause you to engage in practices that may endanger your AC or your household. Here are a few examples of measures that may seem reasonable, but are really bad ideas. 1. Sealing Leaks with Duct Tape Air leaks are common with old or overworked AC system. For example, aging AC lines may experience cracks on their joints, and you may be tempted to seal them with duct tapes. [Read More]