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electric, propane, gas or oil heating for your home?

During the planning process of the construction of my home, I was asked what energy source I wanted to power my heating and cooling system. Did I want to go with electric, gas, propane or oil to run the furnace? I had to spend some time doing some research to learn what would be the most efficient monthly and in the long run. My blog contains everything that I learned about the different methods of heating the home. You will find out what equipment will cost, what it costs to maintain the equipment and the average cost of heating a home for a season using each source.

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2 Common Residential Plumbing Issues And How To Troubleshoot Them

Posted on 16 July 2019

Residential plumbing issues are not something anyone ever wants to face. Not only can it cause damage due to leaking water, but it can also be unsanitary in most cases. It is important to learn the signs of plumbing issues so you can minimize the amount of damage and hopefully lower the cost of repairs as well. This guide goes over some common residential plumbing problems and the proper way to troubleshoot them. [Read More]

2 Things To Do To Get Ready For A Furnace Installation

Posted on 5 June 2019

When you are getting ready to replace your furnace, there are a lot of things that you need to do. You need to make decisions as to which furnace you are going to go with and how it will fit into your house. That's not all you need to do, though. You also need to make sure that your house is ready for the installation of your new furnace. You want to make sure that it goes as smoothly as possible so that your new furnace can get to work as soon as possible. [Read More]

Signs You May Want To Consider An AC Replacement

Posted on 28 April 2019

Being a homeowner is a great accomplishment, but it also may seem like there are always some type of repairs or home improvements needed. Repairs and replacements for the appliances in your home can be expensive and time-consuming, but they must be done. One of the most frustrating things to deal with is a faulty air conditioning unit, and deciding if it's time for an AC replacement or repairs can be difficult. [Read More]

Causes Of Short-Cycling With Central Air Conditioner Systems

Posted on 20 March 2019

If you have central air in your home, part of the system is located in your house and the other part is outside of your home. The part outside is called the condenser, and it contains a part called the compressor. The compressor is a necessary part of your system, yet there are times when you may discover that the compressor is short-cycling. If this happens, there are several likely causes of it. [Read More]