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Heat Pump Maintenance for Spring in Atlanta, GA
The start of spring in Atlanta, GA means it's time to transition from heating season to cooling season and think about heat pump maintenance. Why is early spring the best time to service your heat pump? If you don't...
What Causes a Circuit Breaker to Trip?
Modern electrical systems in Atlanta homes have circuit breakers, which control power to individual circuits in the house. From time to time, they can trip and must be reset. However, this should be infrequent – if your...
Why Do Heaters Smell Like They’re Burning When First Turned On?
There are many smells that remind us of winter. For some, it’s the smell of pine trees or a holiday dinner in the oven – for others, it’s that smell you notice when you first turn on the heat for the season. Many...
At What Temperature Does a Heat Pump Quit Working Efficiently?
Heat pumps are used for heating and cooling in homes throughout the Atlanta area. In our Southern climate, these HVAC systems typically offer energy-efficient comfort throughout the year. However, when temperatures drop...
How Do Rooftop HVAC Units Work?
Rooftop HVAC units are commonly used in commercial applications to provide heating and/or cooling for smaller buildings. Is a rooftop unit right for your business? In our most recent blog, the HVAC system technicians at...
Winter Energy Conservation Methods
Heating is a significant expense for Atlanta area households each winter. While heating bills vary depending on the type of fuel your heating system uses, it never hurts to find ways to bring these costs down. The winter...
Do Surge Protectors Work on Ungrounded Outlets?
Surge protectors are widely used as a method to protect appliances, computers, and other electronics from electrical surges at home. However, simply plugging your equipment into such a device doesn’t ensure it is safe...
Frozen Furnace: How to Prevent Your Furnace from Freezing Up
Furnace troubles are the last thing Atlanta area homeowners want to experience when winter temperatures fall below freezing. On extremely cold days, homes with gas furnaces are at risk of a specific problem – freezing....
Why Is There a Sewer Smell Coming from My Toilet?
Homeowners deal with all types of random smells inside their homes, but nothing will have you reaching for the air freshener quicker than a sewer smell! When you notice a sewer smell coming from your toilet or bathroom,...
How Do I Stop a Hard-Wired Smoke Detector from Beeping?
A properly working smoke detector is one of the most important appliances in our households. It alerts us to the possibility of fire whenever smoke is detected. However, they can also be very annoying when they...
Should I Insulate My Home’s Hot Water Pipes?
Having access to hot water is critical to homes everywhere. One of the best ways to make sure that you readily have access to hot water is by insulating your hot water pipes. Choosing to insulate the hot water pipes in...