As the late summer and early fall heatwaves arrive in Southern California, many people will be running their air conditioners around the clock. While it may seem necessary to keep your home cool, running your AC without giving it a break doesn’t bode well for its lifespan or your energy bills. Fortunately, there are multiple […]
Your home’s central air conditioning should operate with a relatively low amount of noise and without any strange smells. If your AC system starts to produce unpleasant odors, unfortunately, this means that the system is either dirty or malfunctioning in one way or another. Here’s a quick rundown of the most common smells that come […]
Keeping your home clean is always important to prevent the spread of germs and mold growth. The rampant spread of COVID-19 at the tail end of flu season has only served to highlight just how critical it can be to maintain our homes’ cleanliness. Here are three ways you can improve hygiene and sanitation in […]
If you’re like most people, your water heater probably gets a rigorous workout daily thanks to showers, baths, laundry, dishwashing, and more. Most tank water heaters are designed to last more than a decade with good care and maintenance, but eventually, you will need to replace yours. Is your water heater nearing the end of […]
Enjoying fresh spring air becomes a lot tougher when you’re dealing with seasonal allergies. From the constant sneezing, watery eyes, and nasal congestion, it can almost feel like you’ve come down with a cold you just can’t shake. What many people don’t realize is that the allergens that are causing these issues aren’t just outdoors–we […]
Like many of you, we’ve been following the rapidly evolving concerns around the spread of COVID-19. Guided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we are taking steps to help protect our staff and you, our loyal customers, and to reduce the spread of the virus. We‘ve reinforced and increased expectations for employee hand-washing […]
Now that we’re in the heart of winter, it’s safe to say you’ve turned on your furnace–but is it making some noises or odors you don’t remember it producing last year? While some sounds and smells are normal for furnaces to make, others can be warning signs of a severe malfunction with your heating equipment. […]
Unfortunately, clogged drains are nothing new for most homeowners. If you’re lucky, a plunger can solve the problem, but there are instances in which this simple tool can only do so much. When a plunger fails, it’s time to look at professional drain cleaning and explore which option makes the most sense for your home’s current plumbing […]
While it might be easy to warm yourself up by layering more clothing or turning up your heater, it can be challenging to avoid the dry air that accompanies cold weather. When the air is too dry in your home, it can make you feel sick, giving you symptoms like a sore throat and dry, […]
For most folks, the holiday season is the busiest time of year. While cooking, gift and grocery shopping, and decorating your home for festivities, it can be easy to forget to put safety first. That’s why we’ve put together this list of holiday safety tips that you can use to prevent hazards to your home […]