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HVAC Hacks: Tips for Novices and New Homeowners

Hello, and welcome to my blog! My name is Keisha, and when my husband was deployed a few years ago, I was not sure how I was going to handle taking care of our home on my own. At first, I panicked every time something small went wrong, but then, I calmed down and learned how to troubleshoot and deal with small issues. The biggest challenge was HVAC issues. I decided to create this blog to help others in the same boat. Whether you are a military spouse on your own for the first time, a new homeowner or just someone looking for tips, you have come to the right place. I am going to fill this blog with HVAC tips and hacks. I hope that it helps, informs and entertains you. Thanks for stopping by!

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Circuit Breaker Panel Basics: Signs Of Serious Problems
As a homeowner, recognizing and dealing with electrical problems is important. Your home's electrical grid is a vital part of its infrastructure, but it's also a potential safety hazard. When it comes to dealing with your home's electrical circuit, one of the most important components is the circuit breaker panel. Here's what your electrician wants you to know about signs that your breaker panel needs attention. Is Your Breaker Panel Beyond Capacity?

Hurricane Season and Your Air Conditioning: What You Need to Know
With hurricane season rapidly approaching, homeowners who have just moved into hurricane-prone areas are looking for ways to protect their homes and property from damage. One of the things that many homeowners overlook in their hurricane preparation is the air conditioning unit connected to their home. Since the areas most prone to hurricanes are also areas where air conditioning is essential for high summer temperatures, it's important that you do what you can to protect your air conditioning system from an incoming hurricane.

Furnace Installation Projects To Start Planning For Your Home Before Summer Starts
Now that the winter weather has ended, it is a good time to consider updating your heating system. The furnace you have installed can have various design features to improve your heating. You may want to make other improvements to your HVAC when installing a new furnace. The following furnace installation projects are some of the HVAC improvements you should plan before summer: Furnace Upgrades The furnace is the first area where you will want to plan upgrades before the season changes.

3 Ways To Tell That Your Residential Plumbing System Is Due For Repair
Your plumbing system is essential to your home because it allows you to carry out your daily activities. Moreover, it manages your wastewater perfectly, improving hygiene or cleanliness in your home. Although residential plumbing systems are designed to last for decades, they require regular repair and maintenance to boost their efficiency and extend their lifespan. As your plumbing system ages, it may develop issues. As a homeowner, you should invest in timely plumbing repairs to avoid inconveniences in your home and protect your home from water damage.

4 Common Signs That You Need Air Conditioning Services
Air conditioning problems occur when you least expect them. And in many cases, it's when there are extreme weather conditions that your AC system will stop working. Then, you and your family are left sweating due to the high temperatures or shivering due to the cold. But are you aware that many AC breakdowns occur because people ignore the signs, and with time, those signs escalated into a huge problem? Here are the common signs that you need air conditioning services:

Common Problems With Oil-Burning Furnaces
You rely on your oil-burning furnace to provide reliable heating to your home. However, oil-burning furnaces are not infallible and could have problems. This can be a major inconvenience in the middle of the winter when you need it most. Fortunately, a good residential furnace technician can fix most common oil furnace problems. Here are some signs you have an oil furnace problem and when you should call a technician for residential furnace repair.

Commercial Kitchen Range Repairs
For a restaurant, a commercial range can be a critical piece of equipment that may be necessary for the vast majority of the dishes that the establishment will prepare. Problems with the range can have a dire consequence on the restaurant as it could severely impair the ability of the kitchen staff to cook food according to the specifications that your customers will have come to expect. Read on to learn more about commercial range parts and repairs.

You Should Have Central Heating Installed
If you don't have heating, or if you need to replace your furnace, you should look into central heating. You may find that having a central HVAC system put in will give you everything that you want in a heater and so much more. Here are five reasons why having a central HVAC system can be great: 1. You get additional benefits that come with an HVAC  You may be most interested in having a heater installed at the moment.

Do You Need To Schedule A Hydro-Jetting Service?
No matter how long you've owned your home, you've most likely experienced the frustration of turning on a faucet, only to find that the water isn't draining properly through the pipes. When that happens, you'll most likely reach for one of a number of DIY drain cleaning solutions, but if those don't work, you should contact a plumber for assistance. One of the many plumbing services that they'll most likely recommend is hydro-jetting, which uses a long scope and pressurized water to clean the insides of your pipes.

The Top Benefits Of Electric Furnace Installation In Homes
When it comes to home heating, there are many different types of furnaces available for homeowners to choose from. All furnaces can be classified according to the fuel type they burn to generate heat. The main types of furnaces for homes include wood-burning, gas-fired (natural gas or propane), oil-fired, and electric models. While all of these furnaces can deliver warmth to a home, each type has specific pros and cons that should be carefully reviewed before deciding on which one to install.