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It's Time to Get Your Heating System Check-Up

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Fall is here, but winter is just around the corner…don't forget to book your heating system check-up! Our calendar is filling up fast. Don't wait! If you are a Comfort Club program member, you have a pre-paid spot. Let's get you on the calendar. Not a CC member? You can still schedule a 1x Heating…

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Hot Water On Demand is a Luxury Most of Us Don’t Want to Do Without

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Your water heater is one piece of equipment that you seldom think about. As long as you have hot water for your shower and there are no leaks, there should be no reason to give the water heater a lot of thought. However, there will come a time when your water heater isn’t getting the…

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How to Feel Like an HVAC Maintenance Rock Star

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Your HVAC system is an investment that needs to last Yet, most homeowners ignore the heating and cooling units sitting in the attic, a closet, or in the side yard doing their best to keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. They slowly degrade due to general wear and tear –…

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Understanding Humidity: Improve Your Indoor Air Quality Today

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Moisture can build up in your home thanks to the humidity caused by showers, baths, washing machines and other appliances, not to mention running your AC on hot summer days. If you have too much moisture in your home, it’s uncomfortable and it can make it hard to breathe, especially for people with asthma or…

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Are You Fighting a Losing Battle Balancing Your Home’s Temperature?

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Does one room feel like the arctic while another feels like the tropics? And adjusting the thermostat just makes it worse? You're fighting a losing battle over inconsistent temperatures, and you deserve to be comfortable in your own home. However, these fluctuating temperatures could be inconvenient, not to mention frustrating and costly. So, how do…

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Should You Repair or Replace Your Water Heater?

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Your water heater is one piece of equipment that you seldom think about. As long as you have hot water for your shower and there are no leaks, there should be no reason to give the water heater a lot of thought. However, there will come a time when your water heater isn’t getting the…

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Spring is Here! How's Your Indoor Air Quality and AC System Doing?

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Dust, dirt, & allergens, oh my! Obviously, change your air filters regularly, but have you thought about having your air ducts cleaned? The comfort of your home is significantly affected by your indoor air quality. The presence of particles of dust, mold spores, pollen, and even insect droppings can cause reactions, even in the healthiest…

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Got Problems with Your Gray Polybutylene Pipe?

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Here’s what to do with polybutylene pipes in your home. Chances are, if you’re reading this blog, you: a) know you have Gray Poly pipes in your property and b) know it’s an issue. If you’re not sure what they are or what the issue is with them, then keep reading because we’re going to…

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The Benefits of Whole-Home Surge Protection

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What would it cost to replace ALL the items that are plugged into an electrical outlet in your home? Relying on power strips and crossed fingers to defend your valuable appliances and electronics during a storm or electrical surge can be a costly mistake. Not only is a power surge an inconvenience, but did you…

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Is Your Heater Sucking the Moisture Out of You & Your Home?

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When things start to cool down, and you turn on the heater, you may find your home feeling excessively dry. Dry air is more than an inconvenience. It can actually affect your health and your home. If your air isn't balanced with the proper amount of moisture, it can enable viruses to linger longer in the air,…