Have you gone light bulb shopping lately? Fluorescent, incandescent, halogen and tungsten – oh my! Remember when all you needed to know was 60 watt or 100 watt? Every type of light bulb has its own pros and cons and optimal usage spot. Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFL): CFLs use roughly 1/4 as much […]
Friday Feed
Is Your Home Making YOU Sick?
We all jump to the conclusion that whatever is making us sick this winter is coming from airborne contaminants – something we “picked-up” off the shopping cart handle, the restaurant doorknob, or even that random stranger’s sneeze. But unfortunately, it turns out that there are plenty of little things to worry about when it comes […]
Breathe Easy While Staying Cozy!
A functioning furnace is key to keeping your family warm and comfortable this winter. But don’t assume just because your furnace is running ok that your indoor air quality (IAQ) is satisfactory. IAQ is especially important in the winter months when we find ourselves spending more time indoors. To make sure your indoor air […]
It’s National Heart Month – How about Your Home’s Heart?
Like a heart, your furnace is responsible for keeping everything moving. Winter, summer, spring or fall, the furnace is pushing air through your ducts. Your heart moves blood through your kidneys to remove impurities. Your furnace does the same thing by moving air through your home filtration system. As long as your filter isn’t clogged, […]
Super Bowl Sunday: NRG Stadium by the Numbers
Super Bowl LI is this Sunday, February 5th. While most football fans are planning their parties, whipping up their favorite treats, and placing their wagers, we wanted to take a minute and share some interesting facts about NRG Stadium, home of this year’s game. Groundbreaking ceremonies took place in 2000 for the NRG stadium. It […]
Being Prepared: Emergency Kits
Old Man Winter is officially here. We want to make sure all of our customers are prepared in the event of a power outage or other emergency. Take a few minutes now and double check your emergency kit – are you ready? Water – A family should have on hand, one gallon of water per […]
New Years Resolutions
It’s that time of year again – we all give careful thought and consideration to our New Year’s resolution. What’s it going to be this year…Exercise more? Eat healthier? Stop procrastinating? How about resolving to make your home more energy efficient? We have a few tips to help you get 2017 started off right! Have […]
Your Home Operates Like Your Body: Why is this important?
If you’re like most homeowners – you have never given any real thought to your home’s operating efficiency until the day something stops working. Take a minute and think of your home like your body – everything has to be working correctly to ensure a comfortable, efficient home. When you go to the doctor […]
Give the Gift of Comfort
Are you struggling with what to buy your loved one this Holiday Season? This year, think about giving the gift of Indoor Air Quality and Improved Comfort. A reminder, every day of the year, of how much you really care about your family’s health and well being. Wouldn’t you love to see your family […]
Why a Furnace Tune-Up Every Fall is Important
Imagine this: It’s well below freezing. The ground is covered with ice or snow. You’re just about ready to turn in for the night when you crawl in bed and still can’t get warm. Come to think of it, you can’t remember the last time your furnace kicked on. You try to troubleshoot, but it’s no […]