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Naturally Expanding Pipes – Ticking and Creaking Most home water heater units use copper piping. Copper pipes expand when hot water runs through them and reduce when the hot water is no longer flowing. This expansion and reduction are normal. At installation, piping for appliances such as water heaters fit snuggly behind walls and within … [Read More]

Why You Might Want To Set The Temperature A Bit Higher Than Your Refrigerator Thirty-seven degrees is a good cold temperature for your refrigerator. When it’s really hot outside you might be tempted to cool off by climbing into your fridge, but 37 is actually too cold, especially given what you’re wearing in the summer! … [Read More]

What is a zoned HVAC system? A zoned HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system allows the homeowner to set different temperatures in different parts or “zones” of the house. Rather than one thermostat for the entire house, each zone can be regulated with its own thermostat. A zone can be as small as one … [Read More]

1. Unusual Noises Strange noises are a common indication that your furnace is experiencing problems. A soft and steady hum while the furnace is running is normal—banging, rattling, or squealing is not. If you hear any sudden or loud noises, they should be checked immediately. The cause of unexplained noises could be loose components, motor … [Read More]

Check and Change the Air Filter Open up your furnace, pull out the air filter and check it for dirt and debris. If it’s exceptionally dirty or clogged, your furnace won’t be able to get the air that it needs to function properly, or it could be working extra hard to get that air. Regardless, … [Read More]

1. Schedule two HVAC tune-ups per year Contact a home services company to give your furnace a tune-up in the fall and your air conditioner a tune-up in the spring. This preventative maintenance usually includes a good inspection, cleaning, lubrication and any necessary adjustments. 2. Change the air filter regularly Disposable fiberglass filters should be … [Read More]