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What Good Is An Air Filter?
4/18/2018 8:00 AM
With springtime coming (and we promise it is!), allergies are going to start flaring up. More traffic going in and out of your house with your children and pets playing outside. And hopefully finally getting to open up those windows and letting some fresh air in! But what does this mean for your indoor air quality? It means the air filter in your HVAC system is going to be put through its paces. If you haven’t changed it out in a while, it’s time!
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How Are Outside Temperature Fluctuations Affecting Your Home’s HVAC?
4/11/2018 10:34 AM
Well, we have had an absolutely GORGEOUS transition into spring here in the Midwest, right? Mother Nature doesn’t seem moody at all (ha, ha). Where are the green plants starting to poke through, robins starting to sing, and days getting warmer? This week alone, we will see sunshine, snow, rain, cold, and high temps. We have been fielding a fair amount of calls and questions about what these temperature fluctuations could be doing to your home’s HVAC system.
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Your HVAC Glossary
4/4/2018 6:00 AM
If you have ever shopped for a new furnace or air conditioner, or even had a technician out to assess your home, chances are that you did not understand a word that came out of their mouths when explaining issues or maintenance requirements with your system.
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What Is That Drip Costing You?
3/28/2018 6:00 AM
You have had a long day and are finally laying down in your nice, comfortable bed when you hear it: Drip, drip, drip, drip… Can you live with the noise? Do you need to hop out of bed and explore the entire home to find out where it is coming from? Do you think you will be able to sleep with that incessant annoyance? Drip, drip, drip, drip….
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It’s A Dead Electrical Outlet - What Now?
3/21/2018 6:00 AM
You go to plug in your hair dryer and it won’t start. You reach to turn on a lamp, and get nothing. Maybe you’ve just moved into a new place and discovered a dead outlet - or it’s a brand new occurrence in your home.
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Why You Should Have Your AC Checked in the Spring
3/14/2018 6:00 AM
Remember last summer? That first hot weekend of the spring? Just as metro area families were having their first cookouts and getting ready to celebrate graduations, the temperatures were hitting the mid-90s! It is not quite that warm yet, but we are already prompting homeowners to get their ACs checked. That’s right! And we are not crazy! Here are our top six reasons why you should have your AC checked in the spring… BEFORE the hot weather hits!
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Homeowners’ Spring Maintenance Checklist : Cleaning Up With The Joneses
3/7/2018 6:00 AM
Spring weather is coming, and with it the bright exposure of sunshine. What will that brightness reveal to everyone in your neighborhood? Are your gutters full of leaves? Are your sidewalks cracked? Do you have dead foliage around your home? Did your siding take a hit during the last snow/ice/windstorm?
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The Low-Down On Residential Geothermal Heating & Cooling Systems - Part 2
2/28/2018 12:00 PM
Why are more and more homeowners looking at the benefits of Residential Geothermal Systems? Last week, we dove into the ins and outs of residential geothermal systems. This week, we’re taking a closer look at the benefits and why now is the right time to invest in a residential geothermal system for your home.
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The Low-Down On Residential Geothermal Heating & Cooling Systems - Part 1
2/21/2018 6:00 AM
Is it possible to have a residential heating and cooling system that effectively and efficiently heats or cools your home to comfortable temperatures, while also reducing your utility costs, and while preserving the environment? The answer is… YES!
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Show Your Home Some Love This Valentine’s Day With A Home Warranty
2/14/2018 6:00 AM
It’s Valentine’s Day. Have you picked up something special for all of your special someones? Chocolates and flowers for your significant other? Check. A stuffed animal for the kiddo? Check. Picked up some special dog treats for the family pup? Check. But what about your home? How can you show it some love this Valentine’s Day? How about a ServiceOne Home Warranty?
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