November 18 2016 Winterizing your property will prepare your house for colder weather and prevent problems from occurring. Winterization will prevent water damage, stop ice dams from building up and will minimize the opportunity for pipes to burst. What Should I Do to Winterize My Home? There are various actions you should take to winterize your home, … Read more

December 13 2016Having routine professional heating system inspections ensures your heating system is performing at a high standard. Whether a residential or commercial building, we can perform a heating system inspection for you. A heating system inspection is beneficial, as it allows us to note any problems that are occurring and prevent any future issues … Read more

December 16 2016Good Afternoon, I am Danielle Dorsch’s Step Mother and she contacted you today because our furnace went out. Her father just had a Liver Transplant and cannot afford to get cold or sick. She contacted you this morning and you showed up 20 minutes after she called and came to our rescue and … Read more

December 20 2016 It’s important to change and clean your HVAC air filters routinely in order to ensure your system is working efficiently, which will in turn keep the costs of energy down. Although there is not a set number of times you should change or clean your HVAC air filters each year, there are factors that … Read more

January 11 2017Weather stripping is the strip of material, typically made of foam or vinyl, which rests on your windowsill or door frame and is meant to keep these openings sealed. Weather stripping keeps out moisture, unwanted drafts, insects, and weather. How often do I need to do inspections? You may be wondering how often … Read more

January 20 2017Caulking is used to seal two materials together inside and outside of your home. Caulking is usually made from various chemicals and is oil- or petroleum-based and can be injected with a tube. Caulking closes gaps and acts as a filler for structures in order to keep moisture, air, weather, and insects out. … Read more

February 6 2017Inspections should take place once a year, along with other heating appliances such as furnaces and stoves. Inspections are important in order to prevent problems from occurring in the future and fix any current problems your chimney and fireplace might have. What should I look for when cleaning the chimney/fireplace? You should clean … Read more

February 20 2017You should inspect your roof for damaged shingles at least once a year. The inspection can be done from the ground or on the roof, and inspections are best done in the spring or fall, before and after seasons with extreme weather. If you do this annually, you’ll be sure to fix any … Read more

March 15 2017If you hear scratching and scuffling coming from above, it’s a sign you should inspect your attic for birds or rodents. Birds and rodents often take up residence in attics due to the seclusion and quiet that usually comes with the space. If you think your attic may be inhabited by these creatures, … Read more

March 25 2017 Smoke alarms are preventive household equipment that are often forgotten about. Most people forget to inspect their smoke alarms and just assume that in the event of a fire, their smoke alarm will alert them. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. The batteries in your smoke alarm may be dead, or the … Read more