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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 For A Successful Crawl Space Encapsulation

Posted on September 8, 2017

Water is one of the most destructive elements that will come into contact with your home. Managing water in its various forms is essential when it comes to preserving the structural integrity of your home. If your property features a crawl space, then moisture within this confined space could cause serious structural problems in the future. Investing in a process known as crawl space encapsulation can be a simple and effective way to manage moisture over time. [Read More]

3 Things You Can Do To Keep Your House Cool

Posted on August 26, 2017

Keeping your  house cool in the summer months can be hard for some people. They may want to keep their house at a lower temperature, but when it comes down to it, they don't feel like they can afford the energy bill to crank the AC. Luckily, there are some simple things that you can do to keep your house cool without throwing money into it. Here are some simple things: [Read More]

Don't Let Upper-Respiratory Symptoms Get You Down: How To Improve The Air Quality Inside Your Home

Posted on August 8, 2017

 Cold and flu season will be here soon. If you're like most people, you'll be looking for ways to avoid sickness, which means you'll probably line up for your flu shot. However, you might not realize that some of your upper-respiratory symptoms will be caused by things right inside your own home; and some of those symptoms won't be related to colds or the flu. They'll be related to the air pollution that's lurking within the walls of your home. [Read More]

Types Of Whole House Fans

Posted on July 27, 2017

Whole house fans are a central appliance in your home's HVAC system, and provide consistent and effective ventilation for every room in your house. However, there are three main types of whole house fans on the market, each of which provides the same ventilating function but carries a distinct set of benefits and drawbacks. Understanding the differences between the characteristics of the different variants of whole house fans can help you choose the one that best fits your home's HVAC needs. [Read More]