Category: Upgrades
5 Signs of Faulty Wiring
Did you know a large majority of residential fires are caused by malfunctions in the home’s wiring? Ignoring the early warning signs of faulty wiring can cost you. Here are five signs it’s time to call in an electrician to examine your home’s wiring. Funny Smells If you smell burnt plastic or other burning smells
6 Ways to Lower Hot Water Energy Consumption
There is nothing better than a hot shower after a long day, especially during the winter! However, if you notice your home’s energy costs are creeping up, your hot water energy consumption might be to blame. You do not have to sacrifice the temperature of your water to save on energy bills. In fact, lowering
Electrical Tips for When Trouble Strikes
Have you ever turned on your coffeemaker in the morning, only to press the button and not see any coffee being brewed? Or maybe you plug in your phone and it never fully charges. Your home’s electrical system is something you do not pay much attention to until something is not working correctly. Use this
7 Reasons Your Hot Water is Cold
Have you ever jumped into your shower only to be welcomed by icy or lukewarm water? Well, that can be explained! Here are seven reasons why your hot water is out, and how to fix it. Leaking hot water pipe If you are suddenly left without hot water, it is possible you have a hidden
Prevent Plumbing Disasters This Winter
Nothing is worse than pulling out your wallet to pay for a repair, aware that it could have been avoided. When it comes to your plumbing system, potential problems can simmer and remain undiscovered until causing a disaster. Awareness of these potential issues will allow you to take action in advance and save yourself the
New Year’s Resolutions for your Home
2021 is here and everyone is busy getting started on their New Year’s resolutions. But do not forget that your home might need a few resolutions as well! Make your home feel shiny and new again by following these home maintenance New Year’s resolutions. Clean Your Dryer Vent Cleaning your dryer vent is an easy
5 Reasons to Avoid DIY Plumbing
Doing your own repairs (and even some upgrades) around the house can be a rewarding process. Even if you struggle through it, the end result is all yours. Plumbing, however, is a different story. Instead of a rewarding experience, you could find yourself in some hot water (or living with none at all). Here are
Prep Your HVAC System for More Time Indoors
As if you weren’t spending enough time at home, winter is coming. That means more time indoors. So how do you stay healthy with less time outdoors? The answer is simple: make sure your indoor air conditions are just right. Here are five ways to do it. Tune-up your furnace Keeping your indoor temperature warm
Sources of Energy Waste and How to Fix Them
The first step when solving a problem is to identify it. Your energy use is no different. To save energy, you need to first figure out where it is being wasted. Here are the six most common reasons why your HVAC system is consuming more energy than it should and how to fix them. Inefficient
COVID-19 Update: UV-C Systems Shown to Inactivate SARS-CoV-2
UV-C systems shown to inactivate more than 99.99% of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus which causes COVID-19) within 0-2 seconds. Results of Independent Phase-1 lab testing support the effectiveness of germicidal UV-C lights installed in HVACR systems and their effectiveness in eliminating the virus which causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) COLLINSVILLE, Ill. —Fresh-Aire UV, a world-leader in HVAC ultraviolet
