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Air Conditioner Maintenance — Why Springtime Is The Best Time To Schedule

If you’re budget-minded when it comes to your utility costs, but like your home comfortable throughout the cooling season, consider scheduling air conditioner maintenance during the spring. You’ll be taking advantage of the lower demand for HVAC services before things heat up and be prepared for the warm summer days ahead. Routine maintenance does cost money, […]

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Frozen Pipes: Preventing A Problem You Definitely Don’t Want

At the top of the list of least-desirable phrases homeowners want to hear is: Frozen pipes. Not only are frozen pipes just plain inconvenient and a huge undertaking to repair and clean up, but they’re an expense that’s fairly easy to avoid — if you know how to prevent this problem. Oddly enough, it’s not

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Gas Leaks: Detecting And Preventing An Invisible Danger

If you have equipment in your home that uses natural gas, oil or propane, such as a furnace or water heater, the risk of gas leaks is ever-present. While the chances that a gas leak will happen in your home are not very high, it’s important to know how to detect and prevent this invisible

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A Crippling Power Outage Can Happen At Any Time — Are You Ready?

Thunderstorms, high winds and heavy snow aren’t uncommon in Southwest Illinois, and in order to be prepared for a power outage, it’s essential that your home is ready. If you’ve ever experienced a power outage, you know how inconvenient, and even hazardous, it can be. However, taking the time to gather a few supplies and

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Ice Dams: The Telltale Sign That Your Attic Needs Attention

Ice dams on your roof in the winter are not just a nuisance. Once ice develops on your roof’s eaves, serious damage can occur to the home. In addition, ice dams can be a sign of significant problems within your attic. Southwest Illinois is particularly vulnerable to ice dams. Due to our position bordering the

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Don’t Neglect Preventive Maintenance, Schedule Annual Precision Tune-Ups

Many people put off preventive maintenance visits for their heating and cooling systems in an attempt to save money. However, by not having your system properly maintained and serviced regularly, you’ll actually increase the likelihood of requiring costly repairs later, not to mention living with a system that may not be efficiently heating and cooling

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Your Heat Pump Won’t Last Forever, But Routine Maintenance Will Keep It Going Longer

Your heat pump is the main source of refreshing air in your home. Your pump won’t last forever, but having routine heat-pump maintenance performed at least once a year will keep it going longer. In the Edwardsville, Illinois area when the weather doesn’t allow for fresh air, relying on your heat pump is a necessity. The filter in

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Don’t Forget To Protect Your Air Conditioner This Winter

The winter months are approaching, and as well as your air conditioner served you this summer, its a good idea to put it out of commission until you need it again. You want your cooling system to be in the best shape possible when you bring it back out next summer, and to ensure this,

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The Fall Chill Isn’t Far Off — Have You Scheduled Your Furnace Precision Tuneup?

Ready or not, the fall chill will soon descend on the Edwardsville area. Now is the ideal time to have your precision tune-up on your furnace, before you start depending on it to keep your family warm. Old or new, the single best thing you can do to get the most out of your furnace is

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Why Draining The Water Heater Should Be On Your Autumn To-Do List

As you prepare your home for fall in the Edwardsville area by cleaning gutters, trimming trees and checking your roof, add draining your water heater to your to-do list. Many people forget to inspect their water heaters periodically, and an ounce of prevention this fall could save you from headaches down the road. There are several reasons

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