Poor Ventilation May Be The Cause Of Your Attic’s Water Woes

Excess moisture in your attic can wreak havoc on your home, causing structural problems, ruining your insulation and creating humidity issues in the rest of the house. This can potentially lead to issues like toxic mold, which requires costly remediation. The number one cause of attic moisture is improper ventilation, so you can save yourself a lot of money and headaches down the road by taking the time to ensure your attic is properly ventilated. Read More »

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Winter Weather Has Arrived, But Is Your Heating System Ready?

Winter Weather Has Arrived, But Is Your Heating System Ready?With cold weather here in northwest Ohio, it’s not the best time for a sudden repair to your heating system. Like all mechanical systems, your heating system requires regular maintenance. You can check certain things regularly on your heating system yourself, but the technical mechanics require the knowledge of a heating and cooling professional. Read More »

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Contractors With NATE Certification Can Get The Job Done Right The First Time

If you are looking for a new home comfort system or an upgrade, a good approach to take is to ask friends, family and co-workers for recommendations. However, to guarantee you find a service-oriented and reputable contractor, there are specific criteria to look for and questions to ask. The first thing to look for in a contractor’s advertisements is the NATE logo. That tells you right away that the contractor employs top-quality technicians. Read More »

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Don’t Be Confused By MERV Ratings For Air Filters

Don't Be Confused By MERV Ratings For Air FiltersThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ranks indoor air pollution in the top five health risks, with seven to 10 times more pollutants than city air. Needless to say, changing your air filter on a regular basis is important for maintaining healthy indoor air quality. However, the quality of the air filter you choose is just as important. That’s when MERV can help. Read More »

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You Know You Need A Backup For Your Sump Pump, But Do You Know What To Choose?

Your sump pump may not be the most popular item in your house, but it’s a vital piece of equipment used for keeping your basement or crawl space dry and undamaged. A sump pump is usually installed in a sump pit at the lowest level of the house. Excess water flows into this pit, either from drains in your home or from seepage out of the ground beneath the house. When water fills the pit to a certain level, it is pumped out of the pit by the sump pump, keeping the water from building up and causing damage to your home’s basement or foundation. Sump pumps prevent flooding and also cut down on excess moisture that can cause mold and mildew. Read More »

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Strategies That Will Keep Your Home Dust-Free And Improve Its Indoor Air Quality

Strategies That Will Keep Your Home Dust-Free And Improve Its Indoor Air QualityOne of the biggest sources of indoor air pollution is dust in our home’s air. Humans constantly shed dead skin cells — up to three pounds of them a year — and these cells become part of the dust in our homes. Worse, dust mites consume our dead skin cells, which gives these potentially harmful microorganisms a good environment to thrive in. Our clothes, bedding, carpets, and other fabrics release tiny threads and broken fibers that circulate in our indoor air and settle as dust. Read More »

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Don’t Get Burned! Consider Anti-Scald Fixtures For Added Protection

It’s a familiar scenario to some: you’re taking a shower, and someone flushes a toilet somewhere else in the house. Suddenly the temperature of the water in your shower jumps several degrees because there is less cold water available to temper the hot water coming out of the shower head. Usually this is just a harmless annoyance, but in severe cases, abrupt shifts in home water temperature can cause severe scalding burns, falls, and other physical injuries. Anti-scald fixtures can curb these situations. Read More »

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Prevent Frozen Pipes In Your Home Now That Winter’s Here

Prevent Frozen Pipes In Your Home Now That Winter's HereWhen temperatures drop sharply during the coldest days of Ohio’s winter, your home’s plumbing is in danger of freezing. When pipes freeze, you lose access to your water supply and face the risk of burst pipes and extensive water damage. Frozen pipes rupture not because of the ice itself, but because of the build-up of water pressure behind the ice blockage. Read More »

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Schedule An Annual Service Check For Your HVAC System This Winter And You’ll Know It Will Work Efficiently When You Need It Most

A neglected furnace or air conditioner is much more likely to break down unexpectedly, even during routine use. If your HVAC system isn’t taken care of, the unit will run harder to maintain temperature settings, which will cause unnecessary wear and tear. It will function poorly, providing limited heating or cooling and wasting fuel. A poorly maintained HVAC system is more likely to have a catastrophic failure that cannot be repaired, leaving you with the unpleasant and expensive necessity of replacing the system completely. Read More »

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How Do Geothermal Heat Pumps Work? By Taking Heat From The Ground

How Do Geothermal Heat Pumps Work? By Taking Heat From The GroundGeothermal heating is an energy-efficient and cost-saving way of warming or cooling your home. Geothermal heat pumps are clean and quiet. Over a season, geothermal systems can reduce your heating or cooling expenses by as much as 70 percent. Read More »

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