Healthy Humidity Levels During Winter | Humidification Tips
Blog January 15, 2016|ThriveAdmin Book Service Now No Overtime Charges, EVER! One of the biggest problems faced by people in the winter, aside from the frigid weather, is dry air. Little to no humidity in the air can cause dry skin, itchy eyes, and irritated sinuses and throat. Extended exposure to dry air can also…
What Are Ice Dams and How Can You Prevent Them?
We’re expecting a lot of ice dam-related insurance claims in the next week as Oklahoma City gets hit with a cold blast of wintry weather. While icicles are pretty, ice dams are another thing. What is an Ice Dam? If you live in an area that experiences heavy snowfall most winters, then you are probably…
12 Winterization Tips for Oklahoma City Homes
Winter is here. It’s 2016. Start the new year strong with some new homeowner habits. Put in some work now with these winterization tips to save money and energy all year long. Not only will you improve your home’s efficiency, but you will also create a safer and more comfortable home for you and your…
Heating Safety Tips for the Holidays or Yule Be Sorry
Christmas should be a time of joyous celebration with family and friends. Unfortunately, it’s also the most common time of year for home fires. With home heating fires being the leading cause of home fire deaths in Oklahoma, it’s especially important to remain vigilant this winter. In fact, “Space Heaters are the Second Leading Cause…
Ground-Source and Air-Source Heat Pumps
Today, there are so many different options for heating and cooling your home that it sometimes gets a little confusing for homeowners. There are many things to take into consideration when choosing a new heating system: insulation levels, ventilation levels, installation requirements and costs, local fuel costs, existing HVAC system, additional comfort features, and more.…
Indoor Air Quality Solutions for Sick OKC Homes
With the winter season upon us, many OKC homeowners are busy sealing up and insulating their homes for better energy efficiency and comfort. What you may not realize, however, is that sealing your home often leads to increased indoor air pollution. Is My Home Too Insulated? While you continue to weatherize your home, it is…
Furnace Winterization Checklist for Oklahoma City Winters
It’s already November, and before you know it, December will be here rearing its ugly, but merry head. If you haven’t already scheduled professional furnace and heating maintenance and begun preparing your home for winter, it’s not too late. Although colder weather is quickly approaching, there is still time to go through this basic…
Bang, Rattle, Click: Scary Furnace Sounds & What They Mean
From creepy crawlies to exploding furnaces, basements, along with their furnaces and boilers, are a common trope used in horror stories. And for good reason! Nobody enjoys a dark descent into the basement, especially if there are scary sounds coming from the furnace. While some point to the attic or the shed as the scariest place in…
Carbon Monoxide Manifestations: A Real Life Ghost Story
Are you experiencing paranormal happenings in your home? Before you pack it in and move, read this true-life ghost story from 1921. We heard this story on a recent Halloween-themed This American Life episode which opened with a real-life ghost story from the American Journal of Ophthalmology. It featured an account from a patient about…
How to Seal Air Leaks Around Doors & Windows | HVAC Tips
October is the perfect month to begin preparing your home for the colder months ahead. Before the holiday season takes over our lives, learn how to seal air leaks and take care of any energy suckers around your doors and windows. The time and money you spend on sealing your air leaks can be easily…
5 Heating Season Tips for an OKC Winter | Furnace Maintenance
It’s never too early to begin preparing for the coming winter season. Although the best way to get your furnace ready for the approaching heating season is to schedule a professional fall furnace tune-up, there are still plenty of things that you can do to supplement the professional diagnosis and cleaning. 5 Heating Season…
Gas Furnace Safety Tips for Fire Prevention Week
National Fire Prevention Week kicks off today with the theme, “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep.” The main message this year is to install smoke alarms in the appropriate areas and make sure they function properly. Visit NFPA’s “Smoke Alarm Central” for more information. In addition to installing and inspecting your smoke alarms, we are…