One of the best ways to increase indoor comfort without touching the thermostat is to prevent the heat from entering your home in the first place. Fixing the air leaks, using sunshine to your advantage, and taking care of your air conditioner will help you lower the cooling load indoors. Clean the outdoor condenser. A […]

There’s a lot of misinformation circulating about professional duct cleaning. There are also a lot of scammers who may try to cheat you under the guise of cleaning your ductwork. They’ll offer to clean your ducts for a ridiculously low price. Then when they arrive at your house, they’ll tell you that you have a […]

Installing high-quality air filters minimizes the amount of dust, pollen, mold spores and other pollutants floating around in the air of your Delaware home. Without a basic understanding of HVAC air filter ratings, though, it’s hard to know what makes one filter better than another. To make comparing filters easier, get familiar with the helpful […]

When choosing an HVAC contractor, keep this in mind: Anybody may claim to be one. However, a business card and a toolbox don’t make the local handyman a qualified, professional contractor—particularly with today’s sophisticated heating and cooling technology that demands a high level of training and expertise. The person you allow into your home to […]

A comprehensive fire safety plan should include a careful assessment of what your employees should do in case a fire occurs: fight the fire or evacuate. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) provides guidelines that can help you determine whether your employees should fight a small fire or evacuate the building. Fight a Small […]

The weather in the Delaware valley is beautiful, exciting – and unexpected. While the weather may be unpredictable, you can still make your home more comfortable and reduce your energy costs.

Choosing the most suitable carbon monoxide detector for your home can save your life. If your home or apartment doesn’t have a detector, it’s past time to purchase one. When you decide to go carbon monoxide detector shopping, you’ll need to look for a few features that will best fit your particular requirements. Back-Up Battery […]

Thanks to its ability to adjust its output, a two-stage heat pump is ideal for handling the range of temperatures we see in the Wilmington area. If you’re in the market for a new heat pump, there are a few things you’ll want to know about two-stage models. Two capacities in one — This type […]

If your air conditioner has struggled in recent years, it might be time to replace your air conditioner (A/C). Here are some signals that should help you decide that it’s time: Your A/C is over 10 years old. Even a well-maintained A/C only lasts 12 to 15 years, and depending on your use it may […]

One of the most common waste products from restaurant operations is grease. This combination of cooking oils, animal fats, and similar material is produced in significant quantities from food preparation, cooking, and waste disposal. Grease can be a serious problem in restaurant sewer and drainage systems, building up quickly and causing major clogs that can […]

Hopefully, your air conditioner system provided you with efficient and comfortable cooling all summer long. Why not give your A/C a well-deserved break by preparing it this fall for the heating months ahead? You’ll be happy you did come springtime. Change the Air Filter A simple, yet very important task is to clean or change […]

A freshly constructed building full of brand-new equipment, subsystems and components can be expected to operate at its peak level of efficiency and economy. Over time, however, all of these systems’ performance will degrade as a natural result of use and wear. When the internal systems of your existing structure or facility have lost efficiency […]

An air conditioning tune-up or air conditioning service is an important task for all homeowners to undertake before the warm weather arrives. By preparing your A/C ahead of time, you can ensure that your system will operate at its maximum capacity.

If you’ve ever needed a sump pump, you need backup sump pump protection, too. The incidence of basement flooding during our rainy springs and times of snow melt is high. Most people who’ve experienced it once have installed a sump pump to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

Though you may schedule regular heating and cooling tune-ups or monitor your electricity usage, when was the last time you scheduled water heater maintenance? You would be surprised to learn how enlisting the help of your plumbing service company and performing your own simple water heater maintenance can keep more money in your pocket.

Closing vents might seem like a good solution in some cases, such as when furniture blocks them, but vent deflectors offer a better, more energy-efficient solution. Here are some benefits to using these deflectors and how using them the right way can conserve energy in your home. Directing Air Around Furniture Conditioned air coming from […]

An office fit out is the process of choosing, designing, furnishing, and equipping a new or renovated office space. A fit out can also involve revising an existing office area. Fit outs give you the opportunity to arrange your new or existing office exactly as you want it to be, taking best advantage of characteristics […]

Any problem with your HVAC system is an interruption in the comfortable routine of your family’s life. Your objective is to get it fixed as quickly, and as inexpensively, as possible. Your immediate temptation as a handy homeowner might be to do it yourself. And, there are some circumstances when that is the appropriate decision. […]