Hot water is easy to take for granted — until suddenly you don’t have it. Luckily, water heaters rarely stop working without warning. That’s why it’s important not to ignore the signs your water heater is at the end of…
Why You Should Have a Carbon Monoxide Detector
Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless, and poisonous gas known as the ‘silent killer’ because exposure often strikes without any warning signs. This deadly substance is often produced by malfunctioning heating equipment such as furnaces, water heaters, clothes dryers, kitchen…
With ice comes the potential for power outages. Make sure you’re prepared. Here are some tips (beyond the basics of stock up on food!). Place flashlights in strategic locations. Know where they are, and that the batteries are operating, before…
Baby, it’s cold outside! Jack Frost is well on his way, but are you dreading his return due to cold temperatures…inside? Improper heating during the winter season can lead to higher utility bills, frozen or burst pipes, and other costly…
Autumn encompasses pumpkin spice, corn mazes, and apple harvests. It is also indicates that winter is right around the corner. Birds fly to warmer, more hospitable areas and many mammals store food for their upcoming hibernation—but how do we prepare?…
Make your home winter ready by following these tips. 1. Keep the thermostat set to at least 50 degrees if you’re going away for the season—or just for a weekend—so the pipes don’t freeze. 2. Set ceiling fans to run…
For homeowners planning a heating or cooling equipment purchase in 2013, we have good news. The federal tax credit for the installation of qualified energy-efficient equipment has been reinstated and is retroactive to January 1, 2012 (for eligible homeowners). The…
Are you dreading winter because of the cold temperatures…inside? Are you unsure about whether you should install a new heating system…and if so, what steps to take? H.B. McClure visits more than 150 homes per week. We get a lot of…
