Lower Heating Costs with These 5 Easy Tips
Even though October is looking like it’s going to err on the warmer side, come November you’ll want to have your furnace up and running. If you’re like most homeowners, though, you might be hesitant to turn on the heat, because it seems as if heating costs are always on the rise. This week,…
Winterize Your Air Conditioner in 3 Easy Steps
Fall is the perfect time to complete winter prep maintenance tasks, because the weather is still nice. Even though October is looking to be a warmer month, it’s not a bad idea to start thinking about when and how you’re going to winterize your air conditioner. We had a pretty toasty summer, but hopefully,…
Winter Storm Preparation
We’re not even a week into the fall season and we’re already experiencing a drop in temperatures. The drop might be slight, but it’s a drop nonetheless. And we don’t know about you, but we’re ready for more! Even though we’ve still got a ways to go before the temperatures drop below the 70s,…
DIY Fall Air Fresheners
Today is the first day of fall, which means you may be eager to deck your home out with everything pumpkin-themed, from wreaths and planters to centerpieces and candles. Let’s not forget how delicious anything with pumpkin in it is: roasted pumpkin seeds, pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, pumpkin latte, you name it. When it comes…
Do You Need a Furnace Replacement? Pay Attention to These 5 Signs
Not sure if you need a furnace replacement? Without your furnace, your home would not be a comfortable respite. Day after day, it works to provide you with heat so that you can keep warm and cozy all winter long. We all know how brutal OKC winters can be, so it’s critical that you…
4 Reasons to Schedule Your Fall Furnace Tune-Up
Have you scheduled your furnace tune-up yet? Fall is just a few short weeks away, but that hasn’t stopped some of you from celebrating early by drinking your first Starbucks PSL of the season. If pumpkin spice lattes aren’t exactly your thing, celebrate the cooler weather by scheduling your fall furnace tune-up! You might be…
End of Summer Home Maintenance (for the Interior)
7 Home Maintenance Tips Last week, we got our hands and knees dirty with tips on how to perform exterior home maintenance from preparing your driveway for the fall to inspecting your roof for any damage caused by summer storms. If you missed out, be sure to check it out – you don’t want to…
End of Summer Home Maintenance (for the Exterior)
With Labor Day Weekend fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about fall maintenance for your home. While it might be a little early for an HVAC tune-up (we’ve got another six weeks or so before OKC will be cool enough to require heating), there are several things you can do to prepare your…
Save Money with a Programmable Thermostat
While modern HVAC technology is the most energy-efficient that it’s ever been, a Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS) reveals that heating and cooling still accounts for 48% of energy consumption in U.S. homes. The good news is that this figure is down from 58% just a few years ago, which reflects the increase in more…
Cooling Tips for the Dog Days of Summer
Now that the summer season in OKC is heading into the dog days, when temperatures rise to near-unbearable heights, we find ourselves looking into ways to keep cool. For most of us, dealing with the heat at some point is inevitable; whether it’s driving to work, walking the dogs or making that trip to…
HVAC: A Brief History
You probably don’t think much about your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system until it isn’t working properly. Your HVAC system ensures the health and comfort of your family throughout the year and accounts for over 50 percent of your utility bills, so it’s a fairly essential component to your home. The evolution…
Maintaining a Healthy Summer IAQ
If you are a frequent reader of our blog, you know how important healthy indoor air quality (IAQ) is for your home. It is especially important in the summer and winter to be mindful of your IAQ as the extreme heat and cold can ensure a house is locked up tight for weeks and…