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Frequently Asked Questions Answered
What to Do When Your Sewer Backs Up
When it comes to bad things like a sewer backup, it’s always smarter to be prepared. Read on for a few tips for handling a sewer backup.
Preparing your HVAC for Fluctuating Weather
If you live in the South, you know that weather this time of year is… strange. One second it could be freezing, snowing, windy, and pretty miserable. But the next day the weather could decide it is time for a change, and out comes the sun, bringing with it humidity, 75-degree weather, and a light spring breeze. But the question is, how do you prepare your HVAC for this unpredictable weather?
How to Protect Your AC Unit from Storm Damage
Taking care of an AC unit in the South is a bit different than taking care of one in another region. Our weather requires a bit more effort on our part in terms of AC maintenance – the price of living in paradise.
Spring Plumbing Maintenance Tips
When you think of spring cleaning, you likely think of donating old clothes, dusting hard to reach areas, and perhaps some yard work to prepare for summer. But how often do you think of spring cleaning and your home’s plumbing comes to mind?
Why Spring is the Best Time for Air Duct Cleaning
It's finally warming up outside. You're spending more time in the sun and opening your windows to let the stale, dry winter air escape your home to make way for that fresh spring breeze. This weather makes you feel like cleaning — your car, garage, closet, and air ducts?
Air duct cleaning in spring may not be the first thing on your mind, but it's actually the best time of year to do so. Why? We'll tell you.
Signs It’s Time to Replace Your HVAC System
An HVAC system is something most people forget about… until it starts failing or not functioning properly. A working HVAC system is essential for keeping your home’s temperature regulated, especially during the hottest of summers and coldest of winters. You wouldn’t want your system to produce cold air during winter or warm in the summer.
Reduce Home Allergies This Spring
Spring is allergy season - but if you're one of the 50 million Americans with seasonal allergies, you don't have to suffer from itchy eyes or a stuffy nose in your home. Proper HVAC maintenance can greatly reduce allergy symptoms
Benefits of a Spring Tune-Up
Spring is Almost Here
That means it’s time to make sure your HVAC unit is ready for the summer months with a tune-up. We’ve put together these tips to help you keep your HVAC unit performing at its best.
A Smart Thermostat is Terrific for Fluctuating Temperatures
Living in an area with a fluctuating climate like SW Tennessee or North Alabama can make heating and cooling your home a challenge. Homeowners who live in such areas might consider getting a smart thermostat as a way to make your home more energy-efficient and more comfortable.
Getting Your HVAC System Ready for Spring
While you may not yet be detecting it in the air outside, change is definitely on its way as we move from the arctic chill of winter to the warming weather that comes with spring.
This also means that soon it will be time to switch over from heating your home to cooling it instead!
How to Unfreeze Pipes & Prevent Damage
The best way to deal with freezing pipes is to prevent them in the first place.
But if the unthinkable does happen, you’ll have to act fast to minimize the damage and cost of repairs.
Why is it So Cold in My House?
You feel a chill and set the thermostat to stay nice and toasty. You then curl up on the couch and turn on the TV.
But even with the heater cranked up, the room doesn’t seem to get any warmer.
Should I Replace My Air Conditioner During Winter?
Do you need a new air conditioner? If your air conditioner has been giving you trouble for quite some time, you may be considering retiring it and replacing it with a new one. If you have to call for a repair more than once a year, then this is a good indication that it’s time. However, if it’s the middle of winter, you may be thinking that it’s not possible or simply not advisable to have to worry about your air conditioner.
What Is Furnace Maintenance? Why do I need it?
Given that most people only call for HVAC service when something goes wrong, you may be wondering, “Do I really need furnace maintenance service?”
Yes—you really do need furnace maintenance if you want to save money, stay comfortable, and enjoy some other benefits. To explain why this is the case, here are some helpful answers
Five Most Common Winter Plumbing Problems
Preventing winter plumbing problems is possible, but does require special measures to ensure a smooth running system through the cold months. The frigid temperatures present a unique set of challenges to your pipes
Common Heating Repairs in the Winter
When the temperature drops in the wintertime, you want to know that your furnace is ready to heat the home and keep you cozy. Unfortunately, it is likely that you will experience furnace problems at some point. The good news is that our professionals know how to handle the most common issues and get your furnace working again.
Home Heating Mistakes That Spike Your Bills
There are a lot of steps you can take to improve your home’s energy efficiency, and there is a lot you can do to damage it too. Make the most of your energy spending this winter by avoiding these 10 common home heating mistakes.
Preventing Accidental Household Heating Fires
During cold winter months, our home heaters work overtime to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature. Heating equipment is the number two cause of household fires
Best Ways to Keep Your Indoor Air Healthy in the Winter
We know you don’t always think about your indoor air quality. But this winter, it’s important to give your IAQ that much attention and care.