Expert Tips

It’s fun to visit a haunted house, but no one wants to hear scary sounds coming from inside their own home. When unusual noises start to emerge, it can signal potential issues with your heating, plumbing, or electrical systems. Here’s a guide to some common concerning noises and what you should do about them. Heating Noises 1. Banging or Clanging What it is: Often a sign of expanding and contracting ductwork or loose components. In more severe cases, it could indicate a...

Your home’s utility systems are called into action much differently in fall than in summer. The transition from summer to fall demands can create some unexpected heating, plumbing and emergencies. Here are a few emergencies you might experience with your heating, plumbing and electrical systems this fall. Fall Heating Emergencies Your heating system has been on summer break, and your system cooling system has taken center stage over the summer. As temperatures drop, your heating system is on deck. Here...

Number two pencils, an 8-pack of markers, and a protractor. Prepping for the first day of school means having the right supplies for the year. Your home’s plumbing system needs to prep for the back-to-school demands too. Take a look at these tips to make sure your plumbing system is ready for the busy back-to-school routines. Table Talk While summer offers loose schedules, back-to-school often means back-to-family meals that will have your garbage disposal seeing much more action! Clean your...

Your home is likely your biggest investment. It’s important to preserve its value, prevent expensive repairs, and ensure it’s a comfortable haven for you and your family. That’s where an annual home maintenance schedule comes in. Below, we'll provide a list of home maintenance tasks for each season. Spring Home Maintenance Tasks While you enjoy the outdoors and blooming flowers in spring, there are a few spring home maintenance tasks to tackle: Clean outdoor spaces: Prepare your outdoor living areas...

High temperatures can get you hot under the collar when your AC stops working. Get your AC unit ready for the season by making sure it is running efficiently and effectively. This guide will walk you through how to clean your AC unit. The first thing to do when conducting any work on your HVAC system is to shut off the power to the unit at the unit and at the breaker box. How to Clean the Outdoor AC Unit...