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A Veteran in Need: Davis Answers the Call Recently, we had the honor of helping a local family who truly needed a hand. The husband, a proud military veteran, cares full-time for his wife who is battling dementia. When their heating and cooling system failed, they were left in an incredibly difficult situation—until one of … [Read More]

Tip #1. Always make sure your HVAC unit is well maintained. Instead of waiting for somethingto break and then dealing with the repairs (and how cold it can get in the meantime), invest inregular seasonal maintenance check-ups. This will alert you to any potential problems beforethey happen. Tip #2. Clean your HVAC filter. Your HVAC filter … [Read More]

Why closing vents seems to make sense If you’re not using a spare bedroom why not close the vent, save money and redirect the heat to the other rooms? Most furnace registers (vents) even have a built-in lever that allows you to adjust the louvres behind the grille, change the direction of the air flow, … [Read More]

What Is an Oil Heater? Oil heaters are a cost-effective and fuel-efficient space heater that works by using electrical current to heat oil within enclosed tubes. The heat in the oil radiates out to the surrounding space, raising the temperature. Unlike kerosene heaters, electric oil heaters do not burn the oil during ordinary operation. Because … [Read More]

What Causes a Frozen Air Conditioner? If your air conditioner is freezing, that means your outside unit is experiencing a freezing problem and not thawing out. There are several reasons why the external unit freezes. Excess moisture due to airflow reduction is the main culprit, and it can occur for several reasons.  Reduced Airflow A … [Read More]

What Is Black Mold? Black mold, or toxic mold, thrives in moist, humid, and dirty environments. Also known as Stachybotrys chartarum, black mold is a greenish-black substance found in places with high humidity, water damage, leaks, and flooding.  Toxic mold thrives on various types of materials, including: Your air conditioner unit collects a significant amount of … [Read More]