5 Reasons Why You Should Replace Your Old HVAC System in the Fall
After a long, sizzling summer you are probably happy to be turning off your air conditioner for the last time until next spring when you hope it starts up again, right? Well, you might want to rethink that. Before you put your AC system away for the winter, you might want to consider having it…
Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality
The air that you breathe in your home daily is important. You may think because your home is clean that the air inside your home is also clean. This is not always the case. You may have pollutants in your indoor air that you are unaware of. Pollutants and allergens can enter your home any…
Preparing Your Home for Back to School Season
Maybe last year, you got a little tired of books and papers all over the place. And perhaps the kids weren’t getting their homework done before bedtime. Was studying getting done? Did everyone make their appointments and scheduled extracurricular activities? Were your kids prepared for the first day of school last year? Chances are,…
Cleaning with Lemon Juice
National Lemon Juice Day is August 29th and we have put together tips on how to use lemon juice to clean your home. You can sip some lemonade and give your home a nice sprucing up at the same time. The best part is that your home will smell like lemons all day! When cleaning…
Ways to Celebrate July 4th in Oklahoma
We’re getting ready to celebrate another July 4th in Oklahoma. If you are like the staff at Interstate Heat & Air Conditioning, you are excited to celebrate with family and friends. But before the fireworks, parades, and sparklers, you’ll need a plan. While there is always the option of sitting in your cool A/C, there are…
Activities for Father’s Day Weekend
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 be hard to please. We at Interstate Heating…
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…
Ways to Celebrate Summer in Oklahoma
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 own backyards! Add these local places to 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…
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.…