Questions to Ask Before You Hire an HVAC Professional

Questions to Ask Before You Hire an HVAC Professional

Do you need your heating or air conditioning system repaired or a new one installed and are planning to bring in an HVAC professional? Here are some key questions that we recommend you ask anyone before you hire them to work on your home. At Larry & Sons, we are happy to answer these, or any other questions you might have. What Training/Licensure Do They Have? You should be comfortable and aware of the training level of the individuals who...
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Extreme Cold and Your Home Appliances

For the most part, your home’s appliances are designed to withstand both hot and cold temperatures. However, extreme cold can still damage your home, especially when you have appliances up against outside walls or in your garage or basement. Here’s what you need to know to keep everything running this winter. HVAC Your outdoor unit is designed to handle even extreme cold, but it can get covered in ice, which will cause an emergency shut-off. If that happens, you will...
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Thinking Ahead: A Spring Checklist for Your Home

Did you know that it’s already time to start thinking about what you need to do to get your house ready for spring and summer? Sure, there may be snow on the ground or a cold breeze in the air, but thinking about these things will help make sure your home gets the TLC it needs this spring. Here’s a partial checklist of the things you should make sure get done around your house by spring: Test your sprinkler lines....
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How to Stay Warm While Your Heater Gets Fixed

Finding out that you need heating repairs in the dead of winter isn’t just stressful. It can also be dangerous. If you and your family get too cold, it might be hard to get warm again or you might get ill. Here’s what you can do to stay warm while we are in the process of fixing your heater. Space Heaters If you have space heaters, now is the time to turn them on. You can also turn on your...
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Higher Indoor Humidity May Lower Flu Risk

Do you worry about getting the flu during the winter? So many people do and we don’t blame you! After all, who has the time to spend a week or so sitting around the house, doing nothing, while feeling miserable? If you are concerned about getting or transmitting the flu this winter, you may want to consider raising the humidity levels in your home. Scientists have shown that doing so may reduce the viability of the flu virus. Interested but...
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