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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Interstate Heating & Air Conditioning: 2016 Year in Review
We Thank You for Your Support From all of us at Interstate Heating & Air Conditioning, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! We can’t believe 2016 is already coming to and end; but we are incredibly excited to welcome 2017. All month long we’ve been dishing out holiday and winter…
Ways to Celebrate Summer in Oklahoma
<!– image does not exist in directory –> Sun’s out, fun’s out! It’s Summer in Oklahoma and the sun is shining bright and the flowers are in full bloom. While many of us are planning to go on a family vacation away from home, we forget about all the fun activities that are located in our…
Tips to Help Budget for an Emergency
Emergencies happen. Occasionally there are unexpected expenses that occur. The important thing is to make sure the funds are available for such emergencies. From a sudden illness, to a last-minute family trip – and even an HVAC break down, you want to have an emergency fund and budget planned for these instances. We’ve got tips…
Activities for Father’s Day Weekend
<!– images do not exist in directory –> Father’s Day is fast approaching, which means it’s almost time to show some appreciation to “the old man.” Honoring your father commonly involves gifts, cards, and participating in some dad-centric events. Sometimes it can be difficult to find the best way to spend Father’s Day. Dads can…