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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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3 Common Questions Asked About Clogged Sewers

Posted on 16 December 2022

It is not a secret that most homeowners and residents often forget to clean their drainage systems. As such, the accumulation of food particles can easily result in blocked drains, creating havoc on your property. For instance, you may experience unpleasant smells from the drains and gurgling sounds. Eventually, all your drain pipes may start pooling water slowly, resulting in flooded areas in the house, especially the kitchen and bathroom drains. [Read More]

Why Spray Foam Insulation Is The Best Solution For A Cold Home

Posted on 29 November 2022

If your home has adequate heating, you might wonder why it's still cold in some areas of your home. This could be caused by a variety of factors, but one of the most common factors causing this is a lack of insulation. Why Your Home is So Cold To fix the problem with a cold home, you will need to consider other possible causes. For example, it might be cold in your home because there is a problem with the ductwork. [Read More]

Signs You Need To Service Your Furnace

Posted on 10 November 2022

Furnace maintenance is crucial if you want your furnace to serve you well during winter. Sadly, most people forget to service their furnaces because they only use them during winter. You must service your furnace every year or before the winter season starts. Here are some indicators that you need to service your furnace. Increasing Heating Bill You must keep tabs on your heating bills every year. And if you notice that your bills keep increasing, you should invite an HVAC technician. [Read More]

Bad Furnace Smells And What They Mean

Posted on 19 October 2022

Not all smells are bad. Even when it comes to your furnace, some smells should not alarm you. A musty odor when you turn the furnace on for the first time just means you have a little dust in the system. Even a slight burning odor at this point usually just indicates dust on the burner. However, this does not mean all the smells coming from your furnace are harmless. There are a few smells that indicate a problem and should inspire you to call a heating repair contractor. [Read More]