In the cold winter months, you’re probably most concerned with keeping your family warm and comfortable. However, your home needs a little TLC too–to avoid serious damage from the cold. One of the most common problems homeowners face due to cold weather is frozen pipes. A frozen pipe can not only wreak havoc on your…
Now that we’ve had our first snow, and have much more coming soon, it’s time for a refresher on saving money on heating this winter. During the winter months, you can usually count on at least two or three larger-than-average energy bills. Not only are you running the heat all the time to keep…
Chances are, you probably heat your home with a furnace or boiler during these cold Alaskan winters. If your system is still up and running, even if it’s not 100% perfect, why would you spend the money to upgrade to something newer? The reality is that there are many reasons you may consider upgrading—we’ve put…
Pests, such as insects and even some mammals are uninvited guests in your home. If you’re proactive with pest control, you should be able to keep invaders to a minimum. However, there are certain areas that are more prone to letting pests in than others. One of these is your HVAC system. It makes sense,…
You probably take your vehicle in for a regular oil change and scheduled maintenance services, so why are you ignoring your home? There are plenty of areas of your house that can benefit from proper maintaining, but two of the most important are the two biggest systems–your plumbing and HVAC. Before you push crucial plumbing…
No matter if you love spending time in the great outdoors or not, you likely spend more time in your home than anywhere else. That’s why having good indoor air quality is so important. If your air is clean, you’ll be healthier and more relaxed. Consider these simple ways you can improve the quality of…
Tired of freezing temperatures and never-ending snow yet? Winter weather can be a major cause for concern when it comes to damaging your home. Luckily, spring is here, which means warmer temperatures. However, as those temperatures rise, you have something else to worry about–snow melt. That’s why it is vital to be prepared. If you…
When you think about your HVAC system, you probably value it for its ability to keep your home warm during winter. You may also use it to get the air moving on a stuffy summer day. However, there is another use for this important system in your home–to improve indoor air quality. Have you ever…
Spring is on its way, and for many in the Anchorage area, it couldn’t come too soon! One of the biggest benefits of springtime weather is the reduction in the use of your heater. It will be nice to see those energy bills go down for sure. However, as the season warms it is a…
Your HVAC system may be the one part of your home that gets more use than any other. After all, your heater runs nearly constantly much of the year to keep you and your family warm. So, with all of that in mind, how often should you really change your HVAC air filter? HVAC Filters…
