If you knew what was living in your air vents, you’d call us to clean them right away. The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) has published a guide to this process and they say you should have the ducts that propel the heat or cool air through your home cleaned every three to five […]
Fall home checklist
Homeownership comes with chores; we all know this. While our seasons don’t change as dramatically as someone’s in Maine, we do feel the nights getting chillier as school starts back up. With the fall season comes home improvements that are necessary to keep your home in good working order – whether you live in Nebraska […]
Questions to ask before replacing my HVAC system
If your air conditioner is 10 to 15 years old, it’s past time to replace it. Older units are simply not as energy efficient as new Energy Star certified HVAC equipment. If you’re thinking about replacing your unit this fall, you probably have lots of questions about what to buy and what options are available. […]
Backup power generator safety tips
The hurricanes in Florida and Texas have been on our minds lately. Our thoughts go out to all those poor families who lost their homes. It got us thinking about what we would do in a similar emergency situation. While Nevada isn’t prone to hurricanes, we do get some torrential downpours periodically, not to mention […]
Best reasons to switch to a programmable thermostat
The nights can get very chilly in the Nevada and Arizona desert. But during the daytime, temperatures can soar. Because of the extremes on either end of the spectrum, our utility bills can also skyrocket. That’s the best reason to install a programmable thermostat. This article talks about how to use a programmable thermostat to […]
HVAC Maintenance for pet owners
We love our pets; they’re our family. When it comes to your HVAC unit, your pets are the most loveable hairballs on the planet. Most pets shed and that soft fluffy fur will get sucked down into the cold air vent returns. The fur travels into the pipes and ductwork in the floors and walls […]