Like a lot of people, I have developed a slight addiction to Pinterest. I can spend hours browsing through all of the photos of yummy recipes and tips for beautifying my home or simplifying my life. While browsing the other day, I came upon this photo: When you click through to the blog post, the [...]
It is hard to believe summer is over and we are heading into winter. The weather is getting crisper, days are getting shorter, leaves are changing color and it’s getting colder. Before you turn on your heat this season, take a look at these things you should check out first. 1) Check Your Thermostat If [...]
It is officially summer, the temperatures are rising and we’re all looking for new ways to keep cool at home. Here are a few tips to keep your air conditioner running smoothly and efficiently. 1) Keep your windows and doors closed This may seem like common sense but as busy as we are, it can [...]
It’s spring; and if you are a homeowner, you are probably doing a lot of yard work these days. If you have central air, you may be put off by the look of your air conditioner in your yard. That gray box in your yard is called a condenser and if you’re like me, you [...]
If someone were to ask you, “In which American city was Air Conditioning invented?” we’d bet that Buffalo would not be the first city you would name. In fact, it might be among the last, right? In a city that is known for the large amounts of snow we get each year, we are proud [...]
It’s springtime and for a lot of us, that means spring cleaning both inside the house and out. Right now is the perfect time to spring clean your central air conditioning unit too. Inside the house you’ll want to change your system filter. We recommend you change your filter at minimum, once at the beginning [...]
When looking for a heating and cooling contractor, many contractors will advertise that they are licensed and insured. What does that mean to you and why is choosing a licensed and insured contractor important? You want your contractor to have proper liability and workers comp insurance coverage. For instance, let’s say a technician is injured at your home. [...]
I don’t know what it’s like in your home or office, but at my house, when the temperature starts dropping in the winter, the battle of the thermostat begins. When it come to heating, we usually agree on a set temperature and leave the thermostat at the temp. That is until I get [...]
As the temperature drops, we begin to use our heater more and more. And the more we use our heater; the closer we get to needing a replacement furnace. So what can you do to get the most out of your heater? Changing your furnace filter is one thing you can do to prolong replacing [...]
