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Water Heater Basics A tank water heater is an insulated tank with a gas or electric heat source underneath it. Heat rises through the water heater tank, heating the water inside. When you use hot water from the tank, cold water from the water supply flows into the tank to replace it.  The time it … [Read More]

Use Your Thermostat to Set the Temperature in Your Home Thermostats serve as your control center for your home’s heating and cooling system. If you have a smart thermostat, you simply enter the temperature into the device. The device then activates your HVAC unit until it reaches the desired temperature. Many smart thermostats allow you … [Read More]

What Happens When Humidity Is Too High Indoors? High indoor humidity doesn’t just feel uncomfortable — it creates conditions that stress your HVAC system and reduce its ability to cool effectively. Here are some common signs of high humidity in the home: These conditions force your air conditioner to work harder and longer, which can … [Read More]

Why Do Furnaces Cycle? A furnace should not be operating continuously for long periods. The continuous operation of your furnace will wear out the motor and cause the furnace to overheat. In normal operation, the furnace will turn on if the temperature is too low and then turn off for a while once the house … [Read More]

The Benefits of Draining Your Water Tank There are countless benefits to draining a water heater regularly, including a boost in overall efficiency. Lower Energy Bills Can draining a water tank save money on energy bills? Yes. It takes longer to heat a calcified water tank which means that the tank needs to exert more … [Read More]

Use your nose Natural gas is naturally odorless, but your gas utility adds an odor to it so that you will know right away if there’s a problem. A sulphuric, rotten egg smell is the surest sign that you have a gas leak, maybe a small leak around your stove, water heater or furnace. Use … [Read More]