Blog Tag Archive: omaha
5 Reasons Why To Invest In Home Automation For The Summer
5/2/2018 12:00 PM
We’ve survived the cold winter months - and even a few recent snow flurries! Time to start focusing on the summer ahead that is soon to come. Schools will be letting out, kids will be home for summer break, your pets may be in and out of the back door more and more. It’s hard to keep an eye on your home when you’re out and about during the summer, at work, at sports practices and games, or even lounging at the pool. Savvy homeowners are wanting to “smarten up” their homes now to be sure that everything is all right when they are away enjoying summer fun. Your local Omaha home automation and Dubuque home automation specialists are already gearing up for a busy season.
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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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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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Signs Your Furnace May Be Failing
1/24/2018 12:00 PM
It’s been a tough winter here in Nebraska and Iowa. Our temperatures aren’t staying consistent at all. Furnaces are heating homes with temperatures outside hitting negative numbers, then the very next day, it may be warm enough to crack open the windows in your home and let in a little fresh air. If your furnace is older or unreliable, you may worry every time you have to switch it back on. How can you tell when your furnace is starting to fail?
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Extra Tips To Prepare Your Home For Winter
12/13/2017 6:00 AM
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been discussing how to prepare your home for colder weather; preparing your furnace for colder weather; why you need a whole home generator for Midwestern winters; preparing your home’s plumbing for colder weather; the benefits of whole-home humidifiers for Midwestern winters; the benefits of home automation in the winter months; your home’s winter plumbing maintenance checklist; and holiday electrical safety tips for your home. In addition to all of these topics, there are a few additional things to get your home ready for the winter months in Nebraska and Iowa!
Benefits Of Home Automation In The Winter Months
11/8/2017 11:00 AM
Did I lock the front door? Is the temperature okay for our pets? Did the delivery get dropped off on our front porch? Did I leave the lights on in the kitchen? We’ve all had these nagging thoughts as we go through our day about what got left undone or what’s happening at home when we’re not there. Home automation solutions can help ease that stress for busy families.
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Home Automation Removes Many “Headaches” From Home Ownership
7/12/2017 6:00 AM
We live in a technology advanced world where home automation is becoming a very prevalent piece of technology. We can’t always be in control of what goes on in our homes, but with home automation, you can be in control of your home at your fingertips whether you are inside your home, at work, or out of town.
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What’s The Deal With Whole-House Backup Generators?
6/28/2017 6:00 AM
This last round of storms for the Midwest was a little tough on us. Lots of straight-line winds and possible tornadic activity means downed tree limbs, lots of yard debris, probable house damage, and even a lack of electrical power to your home or business. And even with the power companies doing everything they could, some people were without power for days. In addition to all of the storm clean-up, you also have to deal with spoiled food, lost data, and more with the power being out for that long. So what’s the solution? Look at a whole-house backup generator for your home or business.
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Get Your Air Conditioning Ready for Warmer Months
6/14/2017 4:00 PM
It's time to get your home ready for the warmer months ahead. The biggest task ahead of you is getting your air conditioning up and running. For most, the air conditioning hasn’t been turned on for months and has accumulated some dust. Cleaning and preparing your A/C can be done in just a few easy steps.
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