Understanding Cold Weather Heating Solutions and Home Protection Tips 

When the outside temperature plunges below zero degrees, it can pose challenges to keeping our homes warm and cozy. In this educational blog post, we will explore what happens when the mercury drops to single digits or below zero and provide valuable insights into how to maintain a comfortable indoor environment while safeguarding your home.  […]

Manufacturer (or Brand) of Air Conditioning and Heating Equipment Doesn’t Mean Much

Central air conditioning and heating systems are not “plug and play” appliances (like a window-mounted air conditioner). They must be sized and appropriately matched (outdoor unit, indoor cooling coil, indoor heating section with correct size blower and temperature controls), installed with the proper air-tight ductwork, natural gas piping, electrical wiring (24, 120, and 240 volts), […]

What is an HVAC Zoning System?

You have 2 or more thermostats in your car, so why should you be content with only 1 thermostat in your home?  If you want it warmer in some areas of your home and cooler in others, then an HVAC zoning system is for you.  Or, if you have rooms that are always too hot […]

Protect Your Home During Severe Spring Weather

Tornadoes, thunderstorms, and flooding are all common during this time, which can cause significant damage to your home and property. Here are some tips to help you keep your home safe during severe weather outbreaks. Protect Your Plumbing During severe weather outbreaks, your plumbing can be at risk of damage due to flooding and power […]

Do Your Lungs A Favor and Clean Your Ducts!

Think of the ducts in your home as the “lungs” of your home.  Air passes thru some of the ducts in the form of positive pressure. These ducts are known as supply ducts. Some air passes thru different ducts in the form of negative pressure. These ducts are known as return ducts.  So, a duct […]

5 Most Common Causes of Furnace Failure

Dirty or Clogged Filter Your furnace has a filter that keeps your furnace, ductwork, and air clean. Your filter impinges dirt, dust, allergens, pollutants, and other particles in the air. While most homeowners know about furnace filters, they don’t know how often to change them. Though it varies by filter type, you should replace most filters every […]

Winter Garage Warmth

Homeowners with auto-ray infrared garage heaters comment that these heaters rank high among the best inventions of all time! They are that amazing. Your garage can now be a “Florida Room” with infrared rays (like the sun) warming your car, the floor, and all objects in the garage. Some older homes have a branch supply […]

It’s not the cold; it’s the lack of humidity

This should be a common wintertime saying, which is the inverse of the common summertime saying, “It’s not the heat; it’s the humidity.” What happens in our homes during winter months that makes us uncomfortable? Cold air enters the home when doors are opened, and normal leaks in the exterior.  This cold air is heated […]

Everything you need to know about Garbage Disposals! 

Did you know garbage disposals originated with the name garbage disposer? The leading manufacturer of garbage disposers (InSinkErator) never used the term “disposal” in the past.  They were worried about what homeowners would put down there, so they stuck with disposer – the original term for this appliance.  Consumers and plumbers freely interchanged the two words, and […]

Safety in Your Home Starts with Electricity

Smart homeowners are aware of hazards in their homes and have annual safety inspections of their home’s electrical systems.  It doesn’t matter if the home is three or 60 years old; an Anthony PHCE electrical safety inspection is a must-do! Let’s go thru the basic steps of a safety inspection. It starts outside with the […]

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