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Taking Care of Your Air Conditioner in Spring If you’re like most homeowners, when warmer weather arrives and the days begin to get longer, you begin making a list of tasks to do around the house. This list often includes things like dusting off furniture, cleaning out your closet, and wiping down essentially every surface…

When it comes to your home and it’s plumbing, it’s pretty easy to ignore the small issues — that is until they become major emergencies. For instance, we’ve all had a leaky faucet that we let go or slow draining tub, but when you put off these minor issues, you are allowing the problem to…

The holiday season is here, and as you begin to stay comfy and warm in your home, you might be inclined to reach for your thermostat. And though temperatures aren’t always predictable, here are a few ways you can keep your temperature even without a sudden rise in your energy bill. 10 tips to help…

There are several primary home mechanical systems like the HVAC system that should be tended to on an annual basis. If the air conditioning unit is part of an HVAC system, a yearly maintenance service call can be scheduled in the spring just after the winter heating season. This will ensure the system is ready…

A good heating system is one of the keys to surviving the winter months. If your HVAC system is not working properly, it can be often hard to tell, but these little tips are the first signs that it might be time for a new HVAC system: Signs You Need a New Heating System Energy…

Your household is full of complex systems that require constant updates and maintenance schedules. Without consistent care, these systems can break down with remarkable ease. As the New Year approaches, consider a few steps that can improve your home’s systems without much effort on your part. Adding Drain Strainers One of the simplest tune-ups that…

Besides the sound of scratching nails on a chalkboard, there’s probably nothing more annoying than having to deal with a clogged drain. While you may have a plunger handy for small clogs, it’s most likely not going to be able to handle the biggest of backups. Common Causes of Plumbing Clogs and How to Prevent…

Fall in the Upstate brings cooler temperatures, beautiful foliage — and a shift in indoor air quality that most homeowners don’t think about. As you close windows, fire up the furnace for the first time, and seal up the house, the air you’re breathing changes. Here’s what our HVAC team wants you to know. Why…

This is the most important financial decision our technicians help homeowners make. Our technician Celvin recently walked a Chesnee homeowner through exactly this conversation — the upstairs unit wasn’t cooling, the thermostat read 78°F with the setpoint at 73°F, and there was zero airflow from the vents. After diagnosis, Celvin presented both options: a repair…

If you’re looking to prepare ahead of time for storm season, then you’ve probably considered getting a backup generator for your home at least once. There are plenty of different reasons to get a home generator, from the safety they offer our families to the ways in which they can help protect our wallets. Read…