It’s the first truly chilly evening of the season. You nudge the thermostat up, wait for the familiar hum of your furnace, and – oh no! A strange smell starts drifting through the vents. If your HVAC smells musty, or slightly like burning, you’re not alone. Many homeowners notice odd furnace odors when they first fire up the heat for winter. Some smells are harmless and temporary; others are red flags that require immediate attention and a possible furnace repair.
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As summer winds down and that first cool breeze rustles through the leaves, you know fall is on the way. With shorter days and cooler temperatures, our thoughts turn to the unique beauty and flavor of this new season. Savvy homeowners know that now is also the perfect time to turn attention to something less exciting but absolutely essential: your heating system.
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The grills are heating up, the citronella candles are lit, and the party invitations are flying out. From backyard BBQs and graduation parties to full-blown summer weddings under the stars, your home is about to see more action than it has all year. While you’re prepping your playlist and perfecting your potato salad, there’s one crucial detail you don’t want to overlook: your plumbing.
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Nothing saps the joy from a summer day quite like realizing your air conditioning unit isn’t cooling properly. Whether your home feels more like a sauna than a sanctuary, or your AC seems to be blowing lukewarm air no matter how low you set the thermostat, there are a few usual suspects that could be to blame. Fortunately, most of them are fixable—and some can even be prevented with a little routine maintenance.
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We all want to stay comfortable at home without spending a fortune on energy bills. But what about the times when you’re not home? Whether you’re away for the day or gone on vacation, keeping your HVAC system running at full blast is like throwing money (and energy) out the window. That’s where smart thermostats come in. They’re a game changer when it comes to saving both energy and cash.
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Spring is here, and while it ushers in warmer weather and blooming flowers, it also brings heavy rains, melting snow, and an increased risk of crawl space and basement flooding. Homeowners dread the added moisture; they know just a few inches of water can cause thousands of dollars in home flood damage, leading to structural issues, ruined furniture and belongings, and even dangerous mold growth. If your basement is at risk, now is the time to consider a sump pump installation.
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