No homeowner relishes the prospect of their air conditioning quitting on a 95-degree day. As the temperatures climb in the summer months, it can be easy to interpret any decrease in cooling in [...]
Garbage disposals are a necessity. But people still take the home appliance for granted. Dumping everything in the kitchen unit does not mean that these things will be gone forever; some of these [...]
We all know the importance of the air quality in our homes. As a society, we have become more educated on air pollutants and how to keep our homes free of dangerous aerosols and other [...]
How do your kids handle really hot summer days? Do they want to stay indoors, enjoying the air conditioning and spending all their time playing with electronics? Or if you don’t have air [...]
Until the early 1900s, the only way to cool a house was to open a window. Although technology for air conditioners had been invented in 1902, it was not until the 1920s that it was introduced for [...]
R-22, what is commonly referred to as Freon, is one of the gases used to “charge” an air conditioner. In 2004 the Environmental Protection Agency announced a phasedown schedule on production and [...]
Humidity is evaporated water in the air. As anyone who lives in Michiana knows, too much can make outdoor activities unpleasant in the summer. And extreme humidity is also be bad for our homes. [...]
Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan has its fair share of thunderstorms during the summer months. It also feels the cooler, crisper Canadian air that cold fronts occasionally bring in. [...]
Choosing the right air conditioner for your home can involve several factors, including budget and energy efficiency. While the initial purchase price obviously plays a role in most people’s [...]
Your furnace is a sturdy workhorse in your home – it keeps everyone toasty all winter-long, and ensures comfortable temperatures throughout the nippy months of the year. But, due to wear-and-tear [...]
