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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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Should I Add More Insulation to My Attic?
Homeowners everywhere benefit from the increased storage space that attics provide. However, have you ever noticed hot or cold air from your attic leaking under your attic door, affecting other areas of your home? If so,...
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...
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 Much Does a New Commercial HVAC System Cost?
(Updated December 2020) Whether you own a building or manage facilities, you might wonder how the cost of a new commercial HVAC system impacts your bottom line. After all, your commercial HVAC system is critical to the...
How Much Does a New Commercial HVAC System Cost?
Whether you own a building or manage facilities, you might wonder how the cost of a new commercial HVAC system impacts your bottom line. After all, your commercial HVAC system is critical to the operation of your...