Do you have a hard time maintaining a comfortable temperature inside your home? Many homes, especially older ones, are not insulated as well as they should be. You may have walls, ceilings or floors that are cold during the winter. Or your energy bills may be higher than they should be. If so, improving your […]

You probably already know that your HVAC system needs regular preventive maintenance to keep it working properly and economically. There are, however, other mechanical systems in your commercial building that will benefit from professional attention. One of the most important of these is your water heater. The amount of hot water used in a commercial […]

Spring is here, and we’ve reached that unique time in the Mid-Atlantic region when we’re not quite ready to turn off the heat, but also need to turn on the air conditioning on particularly warm days. Most homeowners in the area assume that if their cooling system is working now, it’s going to last through […]

The storage tank water heater in your home works diligently and silently behind the scenes to keep you in hot showers and clean clothes, but neglecting your system now is a recipe for disaster later. With a little periodic TLC, you can extend your water heater’s life span, increase its energy efficiency and save money […]

Hiring a new HVAC contractor should be easy. After all, they’re everywhere: advertising via Internet classifieds, sticking flyers on your front door, maybe even soliciting business over the phone. That’s precisely why hiring a new HVAC contractor might seem easy, but it isn’t. Finding a competent, established HVAC professional takes research.

Next to cooling and heating your home, water heaters use the most energy. Lowering your water heating costs is one of the easiest ways to save energy, since you may not even notice any difference after you employ all or some of these tips to help you contain your water heating costs:

Regardless of where you live, it is wise for you to establish a good relationship with a plumber you can trust. Chances are, as a homeowner, you will need to depend on a professional to help you escape many plumbing emergencies you might encounter in your home. So, whether you’ve got leaky pipes or a […]

In the winter, the cold, bitter temperatures have most people hiding out indoors. Staying comfortable and warm at home is the goal, unless you’re away on vacation skiing. So don’t allow yourself to fall for some beliefs that are actually just misconceptions when it comes to heating your home. Save yourself money, energy and comfort […]

The proper function of a heating and cooling system requires more than simply installing the equipment and turning it on. By itself, a forced-air furnace, air conditioner or heat pump will provide heating and cooling, but indoor comfort will not be the best the equipment is capable of producing. The HVAC system will also function […]

For commercial building owners, managers, and tenants, a thorough energy evaluation is the best way to identify how energy is being used and sometimes wasted throughout the structure. By conducting an energy evaluation of your building, you’ll be able to see where your major areas of energy use are and how you can take steps […]

Your home’s heat pump has done a marvelous job keeping your home cool throughout the summer. But with fall underway, now is the time to transition your unit to heating duty. Despite current warm daytime temperatures, chilly winter weather will be here before you know it. Although there’s plenty that your HVAC technician must do […]

Troubleshooting plumbing pipe problems sometimes leads you far from familiar faucets, sinks or toilets. Often the trouble occurs somewhere else, deep in the span of water supply pipes running through your home. Because these problems usually involve a hardened metal pipe with soldered joints, the do-it-yourself options for the average homeowner with household tools tend […]

If you’re like most Wilmington homeowners, budgeting for home maintenance often competes with a hefty to-do list. However, if you ignore these maintenance tasks for too long, you’ll risk developing problems in your home that cost more time and money to fix in the long run. So, how can you balance a busy schedule with […]

As you work with your HVAC professional to evaluate furnaces, heat pumps, and air conditioners, you’ll most likely encounter the abbreviation BTU. By understanding BTUs and what they mean to your commercial HVAC system, you’ll have a better idea of what is needed to heat and cool your facility and how your HVAC equipment does […]

Keeping your home HVAC system well-tuned and well maintained is crucial to ensuring consistent, reliable performance and indoor comfort. Whether you use a furnace, central air conditioner or heat pump, preventive HVAC maintenance should be performed at least annually to prevent malfunctions and breakdowns during the height of heating or cooling season.

As cooler weather approaches, you probably ask a lot of from your heating system — warm and comfortable home, clean air and reasonable heating bills. For your furnace to deliver the goods, it needs a little help in the form of regular cleaning. Read on to learn why it’s important to clean your evaporator coil, […]

Problems with the plumbing in your West Chester home can lead to expensive repair costs if you’re not careful. This is why we’ve compiled our seven favorite plumbing maintenance tips you can start using today: 1. Be aware of leaks A small leak in a sink or toilet might not seem like a big deal, […]

Indoors and out, we are surrounded by living creatures of diverse shapes and sizes. In most cases, we coexist happily with these organisms, but in some cases, they can produce material that can reduce indoor air quality or affect our health. These biological pollutants can make our indoor environments uncomfortable or actively harmful, depending on […]