One thing that can prevent a central air conditioner from operating is a dirty condenser. The condenser is the part of your AC system that is located outside, and this part contains the compressor, which is a vital part of your system. Because of its location, the condenser can get dirty, which can prevent the system from cooling your home. To prevent this problem from occurring, you will need to maintain this part of your system, and here are some tips to help you do this.
24 October 2016
Home heating oil boilers require quite a bit of maintenance. However, the systems are often worth the headaches since they are just as efficient as gas varieties. Specifically, a home heating oil system is at least 86% efficient, and some models may be as much as 90% or 96% efficient. This is in line with a gas heating system. If you do not have natural gas lines in your area, then a heating oil system may be your next best heating option.
27 June 2016
If you've never had the experience of a pipe bursting somewhere in your home, it's hard to know how to handle it if it happens. Sure, you know that you need to call a plumber, but what can you do to mitigate the damage in the meantime? Take a look at the steps that you'll need to take for handling a burst pipe, starting when you first suspect that you've sprung a leak.
24 February 2016