Preparing Your HVAC for Summer
Oklahoma summers are intense, and having reliable HVAC is necessary for fighting the heat. Air conditioning requires a bit of preparation for the hot season, along with some maintenance to retain its functionality. Your A/C may have been idle for long periods of time, especially during the colder seasons. This creates problems than can limit…
How to Boost Efficiency with a Programmable Thermostat
Cut Costs but Not Comfort with a Programmable Thermostat We’ve never been one to hide the fact that heating and cooling account for nearly half your energy costs. If you’ve been keeping up with our posts, you would know that we’ve also never been one to keep energy-saving secrets from our readers. In fact, we at Interstate…
Earth Day: 4 Energy Efficient Cooling Tips
Save Money And Help Our Environment This Earth Day When it comes to protecting and preserving our earth, it’s easy to slip into the mindset that our individual actions have little to no impact. Adopting this thought process is dangerous because it discourages a person from so much as attempting to better their environment. This Earth Day,…
3 Important Reasons to Schedule Your Spring HVAC Tune-Up
Welcome Spring with Open Arms by Scheduling Your HVAC Tune-Up! While the temperature outside might have you believing otherwise, spring isn’t here just yet. That’s right – we’re technically within the realm of winter still. Apart from the several bitter cold days and brief morsels of snow, Oklahoma City experienced a rather mild winter. However, come…
Eco-Friendly Tips | 4 Ways to Go Green This St. Patrick’s Day
Adopting an Eco-Friendly Mindset Goes a Long Way Kermit the Frog once famously lamented through song that it’s not easy being green. In the end, however, he decided that it was exactly what he wanted to be, because “[being green] can be important, like a mountain.” And he’s exactly right. Being green is important, particularly…
Gas Heater Vs. Electric Heater
Which Heating System is Best for Your Home? When it comes time to replace your heating system, you may be wondering: “What’s the best system for my home – gas heater or electric heater?” A heating system is a costly investment, however, if properly maintained, it should last you for at least 10 years…
4 Common Furnace Problems & How to Troubleshoot Them
Solutions to Common Furnace Problems When a cold spell hits, furnace problems may arise. With routine maintenance, it’s possible to avoid many potential issues; however, sometimes things happen. Should your furnace malfunction, don’t panic just yet! Here are some of the most common furnace problems and how to troubleshoot them. Should these tips and tricks…
New Year’s Resolutions: An Energy Savings Guide
Make A New Year’s Resolution to be More Energy Efficient It’s never too early to start thinking about your New Year’s resolutions. Change is something most of us are eager to dream about, however, very few see it through. We’ve all been guilty of making a resolution and not following it to the end,…
Popular Home Heating Myths
When the weather becomes frigid, homeowners will do just about anything to keep their homes comfortable and toasty. There are numerous home heating tips floating around the internet that appear to make sense in the most basic sense, however, some of these so-called “tips” are actually myths and may increase monthly heating costs. We’ve gathered…
How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Every year, nearly 20,000 people take a trip to the emergency room due to carbon monoxide poisoning. CO poisoning can be fatal to anyone – pets, children, and adults. This colorless, odorless gas is commonly referred to as the “silent killer” because it’s essentially undetectable without a carbon monoxide detector. Most often, CO poisoning…
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,…
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…