Category: Maintenance
Weathering the Winter: End of Summer Air Conditioner Maintenance
You can breathe a sigh of relief. The final heat wave of summer is finally waning, and your air conditioner survived another grueling summer of keeping your family cool and comfortable. It’s just about time to give your AC a break, crack open your windows, and leave cool air to the autumn breeze, but before
Top 3 Signs You Need a New Furnace
Replacing a major household appliance isn’t a cheap prospect, and it’s tempting to put it off as long as possible. With winter getting closer each day, you may be thinking nervously about whether your furnace can survive another brutal Minnesota winter. As you’re making the decision about whether to replace or simply repair your furnace,
5 Reasons to Have Your HVAC Ducts Professionally Cleaned
In this era of obsession with healthy living, there are all sorts of secrets out there for living a healthier lifestyle— and that goes for our homes as well as our bodies. One “secret” to home health that is often overlooked is HVAC duct cleaning, and there are a number of reasons why professional duct
How to Winterize Your Exterior Faucets
In the sweltering heat of summer, Minnesota’s infamous winter weather transforms from a feared inevitability to a far-fetched pipedream. Yet every year it still somehow finds a way to sneak up on us, starting with overnight frosts. Before freezing season hits, make sure you’ve “winterized” your home to protect it from sustaining any cold-weather damage.
4 Reasons to Think About Your Furnace in August
Yes, we know. It’s August. Some mornings it’s so hot that the mere thought of walking outside to the car makes you break out in a sweat. The last thing you want to do is think about your furnace. But thinking ahead will ensure that you are prepared for the cold as soon as the
To Repair or to Replace Your Air Conditioner? That Is the Question.
As the summer winds down, your air conditioner might be showing signs of wear after a long season of use. You may be noticing some ominous sounds, finding that it has trouble coming on, or feeling like your house isn’t as cool as it was in June. It may be that your unit only needs
Tips to Prevent Your Kitchen Plumbing from Going Down the Drain
Summer is the season for entertaining. Between barbeques, bonfires, and family reunions, it seems we are constantly in our kitchens prepping food and cleaning up. All that kitchen activity makes summer a prime time for plumbing problems to crop up as you put more stress on your kitchen plumbing system. Keep these tips in mind
Appliance Maintenance Tips for Homeowners
Your home appliances require periodic maintenance and repairs in order to remain functional. The appliances tend to wear out with regular use. Besides this, the buildup of debris and waste in exhaust systems makes frequent cleaning essential. Following appliance maintenance tips to perform appropriate repair and regular maintenance helps you prolong the useful life of
How to Save Energy on Home Appliances
Homeowners can adopt simple ways to reduce the overall consumption of energy in their homes. The greater part of the energy bills is associated with home appliances. People do not consider giving thought to energy saving techniques that could not only save our environment but can also reduce costs on energy bills. Moreover, appliance can
Winter Home Protection Tips and Advice
Every year the autumn season extinguishes itself in a rush of howling winds and driving rain, and paves way for cold and dreary winter. Winter brings with it hard frosts and chilly winds that ravage anything that comes in their path. The onslaught of chilly winds and snow can cause great damage to your
