How often should I change my furnace filter?

This is a great question! We want to stress the importance of changing your filter frequently when your furnace or air handler is in use. You may or may not have air conditioning in your home – you would not be changing your filter in the summer if you don’t. It is so simple to maintain your filter, and it …

Should I turn off my water before I go on vacation?

Shutting off your main water valve is a great idea before leaving for your vacation. You never know what could happen when you’re gone and nothing could ruin the already dreadful feeling of coming back from a vacation more than a flooded home. A couple of great recommendations we offer for our snowbirds is a WiFi thermostat that can monitor …

I can smell sewer gas in my house, what should I do?

Sewer gas is an unpleasant smell to have in your home. Before calling a professional to come check it out, there are a few places that you can look yourself, to get a better idea of what the cause may be. Here’s our list of things to look for first if you are having a sewer gas smell in your …

I have galvanized waterlines in my house, what should I do?

Galvanized waterlines were popular in homes prior to 1950. If you have a home built in that era, chances are you may have galvanized waterlines. They are basically steel pipes that have a zinc coating and threaded connections. Over time the waterline will build up with debris and hardness from the water, to the point there is a severe drop …