Home Maintenance
All the best stuff about home and comfort.
Visit our Running Hot and Cold blog regularly to find tips and tricks to help make your home safe and comfortable through each season.
Visit our Running Hot and Cold blog regularly to find tips and tricks to help make your home safe and comfortable through each season.
Did you know your home’s HVAC system could actually be affecting your asthma? It might not be the first connection that comes to mind, but how your heating and cooling system is maintained can make a real difference when it comes to breathing easier. Whether you’re trying to keep allergens at bay or just want […]
12 Ways You Can Relieve Asthma Symptoms With Your HVAC System Read More »
Even if a wildfire isn’t in your backyard, the smoke it creates can still find its way into your home—and your lungs. When the wind shifts, it can carry smoke from hundreds of miles away, leading to poor air quality that can cause irritation, discomfort, and even serious health issues. That’s why taking control of
Managing Your Indoor Air Quality in the Time of Wildfires Read More »
Noticing strange noises from your heating system? Or maybe it’s just not keeping your home as warm as it used to? Now’s the time to have it checked—before the cold weather sets in. If you want to head into winter with a dependable, energy-efficient heating system, a little preparation goes a long way. Here are
Protect Your Home With Our Complete Winter Prep Guide Read More »
Is your home ready for winter? If you’re unsure, a home energy check-up can provide valuable insight into how much energy you’re using—and where it might be going to waste. These assessments aren’t just helpful before winter—they’re useful before any season when your HVAC systems will be working hard to keep you comfortable. Let’s take
Stay Warm This Winter With a Home Energy Check-Up Read More »
If you want your heating system to keep you warm when it matters most, a little care goes a long way. One of the smartest ways to protect your system—and your comfort—is by signing up for a heating maintenance agreement. With regular cleanings and inspections built in, you can rest easy knowing your system is
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Thinking about replacing your old air conditioner? Now is the perfect time to find a new one. Upgrading to an energy-efficient AC can improve comfort and lower energy costs—but how do you choose the right one? Here’s what to consider when shopping for a new air conditioner to ensure the best fit for your home.
How to Choose an Energy-Efficient Air Conditioner Read More »
Preparing for warm weather involves more than just taking your summer clothes out of the closet. If you want your air conditioner system to function at its very best, then you need to prepare it and your home for the coming temperature changes. Let’s explore six different ways you can prepare for AC for summer
6 Ways You Can Get Your Air Conditioner Ready for Summer Read More »
Keeping your home comfortable during extreme weather is essential—but it can come with a hefty price tag. The harder your air conditioner works to cool your home, the higher your energy bills climb. That’s why energy efficiency matters. An efficient AC unit not only keeps your home cool and comfortable but also helps you save
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Ever turned on the faucet for a glass of water and found something…unwanted? Maybe it’s a speck of grit, a chlorine smell, or you’re just unsure what lurks beneath the surface of your tap water. It can be frustrating to feel like you don’t have control over what’s in your water, but the good news
Understanding Different Types of Water Filtration Systems Read More »
If you want to ensure your home has cold air when spring comes around, then it’s important to take good care of your HVAC systems. A variety of problems can emerge after winter and because of neglect that may impair your systems and make it harder for them to maintain comfortable temperatures. Let’s take a
The Most Common Spring Season HVAC Problems and How to Solve Them Read More »