Preparing For Winter

Preparing For Winter

Getting Your Furnace Ready Everyone who has lived through the winter season knows how harsh the weather can become, especially in Central Ohio. The first day of winter is just a week away, so this is a great time to get your equipment ready for the cold. Before the...
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning – The Threat is Real

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning – The Threat is Real

The temperatures are dropping, which means you’re probably firing up the furnace for the first time of the season. It’s time to be vigilant against carbon monoxide leaks from your home’s furnace. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Carbon monoxide, or...
The Joy of a Smart Thermostat

The Joy of a Smart Thermostat

We publish countless tips here on our blog to help you save money on your energy bills. Unfortunately, most of them require at least a little bit of effort from the homeowner to implement. Sometimes, that effort is as miniscule as switching off the lights when you...
Electric Blankets are Great, But Are They Safe?

Electric Blankets are Great, But Are They Safe?

We’ve all been tempted to lower the thermostat to save a few dollars on heating bills in the cold of winter. It’s actually very good for the quality of your sleep, with 67 being about the optimal temperature. Not everyone can be comfortable living as an Eskimo, so an...
Why Won’t My Furnace Start?

Why Won’t My Furnace Start?

5 Things You Can Check Yourself Before Calling the Pros Cold weather will be here soon. We’ve been getting a sneak peek in the morning lately, with low temps in the thirties and early season frost warnings. Farmer’s Almanac predicted a warm fall but cold and snowy...
How to Get Your Home’s Furnace Ready for Winter

How to Get Your Home’s Furnace Ready for Winter

Fall is here. The leaves are turning, fans are filling the stands at the local high school football games on Friday evenings, and the temperatures are finally cooling down. Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year, especially now in the Columbus area (when the...