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Tips to Effectively Reduce Your Energy Bills

Are you considering furnace replacement, but worried about your energy bills? Compared to old furnaces, new heating systems are more efficient and help lower electric bills. While this is true, it’s also crucial to ensure that your new furnace isn’t consuming too much energy. Listed below are some tips that can help lower your energy bills. Replace Filter About every …

How to Prevent Plumbing Pipes From Freezing

Before the winter approaches, property owners should always schedule a furnace tune-up and making sure their pipes are in good condition. Doing so helps prepare for the cold weather, so they won’t have to worry about emergency pipe repairs. Here are some tips to follow to keep pipes from freezing: Keep Pipes Insulated Freezing water expands, which may rupture your …

Helpful Tips In Choosing the Right HVAC Professional

When it comes to hiring reliable HVAC services, it’s always a daunting task to look for someone you can trust. However, the search will be worth it if you find a great HVAC mechanic who can perform accurate assessments and high-quality repairs. Here are some tips that can help narrow down your search for the right professional. Do Your Research …

Ways to Decrease Your AC Costs During Summer

Summertime is here again, and one way to beat the heat is turning on the air conditioner. However, monthly energy bills can increase since the AC has to run continuously to keep the home cool. Luckily, there are ways to cut down costs without enduring the sweltering temperature. Upgrade Your Windows Consider investing in energy-efficient windows. They are specifically manufactured …

Common Plumbing Problems During Hotter Weather

During hotter seasons in Indiana and Michigan, homeowners might be more concerned with their air conditioning than anything else. However, there’s one thing that’s just as overly used as an AC unit—your plumbing. Just imagine coming home from a morning run or a day at the beach. What better way to freshen up than a cold shower, right? Surely, the …

What Are Mini-Split Systems and Are They Good For Heating Purposes?

There are a variety of different ways you can heat your home. With winter in full swing, you want to be sure that you and your loved ones are warm and cozy all winter long. That is why you need to be sure you have the right heating system for your home. However, it can be hard to know which …

HVAC Maintenance Tips for Wintertime Comfort and Cost Savings

Winter is finally here. That means temperatures will continue to drop as most homeowners get their heating systems fired up as they begin to hunker down for the cold winter months to come. If you have neglected your heating and cooling systems for too long, you could find yourself left out in the cold this winter. Nearly 75% of all …

How to Cut Down on Your Energy Spending This Winter

With winter finally upon us, it is more important than ever before to ensure your home stays warm and cozy during the cold winter months. Unfortunately, this often means exorbitantly high energy bills due to the overtime and extra that your heating and cooling system must perform. Heating and cooling systems take up a huge chunk of your energy bills. …

Can I Put My Christmas Tree in Front of the Cold Air Return?

Can You Cover a Return Vent in your Home? MISHAWAKA/FORT WAYNE/PLYMOUTH IN; ST. JOSEPH/NILES, MI — During the holidays, many homeowners put up temporary decorations, such as a Christmas tree, wall hanging or wreath. Similarly, homeowners may move large furniture to make room for the tree, blocking a vent. While most of us want to decorate for the season, here’s …

How to Know If Your Air Conditioner Needs to be Repaired

Did you know that around 87% of U.S. households now have an air conditioning unit on their property? That’s a lot of cooling and a lot of homes that need to have a cooling company come out and service their units on a seasonal basis. However, there are times that your AC unit needs to be repaired not just serviced. …