Tag Archives: preventive maintenance

DIY vs. Professional Heat Pump Maintenance: What to Tackle and What to Leave to the Experts

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: April 30, 2013

Summer’s right around the corner, and you should be thinking about scheduling your heat pump maintenance if you haven’t already. If you both cool and heat your Sacramento area home

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NATE Certification: The Logo to Look For When You’re Searching for a Professional

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: April 24, 2013

Hiring an HVAC contractor doesn’t have to be a guessing game. Founded in 1997, the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) program has provided consumers with a fast, easy and reliable

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Warm Weather’s Coming, So Tackle Do-It-Yourself A/C Maintenance Now

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: April 18, 2013

With warmer weather right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about getting your air conditioner in shape for the coming cooling season.

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Water Heater Maintenance Includes Caring for Safety Valves

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: April 4, 2013

We all have plenty of things to worry about in our everyday lives; do we really need our water heaters added to the list? It may seem like a water

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A Cracked Heat Exchanger Creates Significant Home Hazards

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: March 12, 2013

A poorly maintained furnace or one that has developed mechanical problems such as a cracked heat exchanger can be a safety hazard as well as an unnecessary drain on your

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Avoid These Home Health Hazards And Keep Your Family Safe

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: February 26, 2013

You want your home to be safe. Unfortunately homes pose inherent safety risks. They’re powered by electricity and they contain chemicals. Further, a variety of materials in a home, from furnishings

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Water Heater Troubleshooting Tips To Keep Your Water Hot

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: February 8, 2013

If you’ve noticed a slow but sure change in the performance of your water heater, it’s time to get to the root of the problem. Having access to hot water

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The Gas-Fired Furnace In Your Sacramento Home: How It Does The Job

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: January 25, 2013

Winters tend to be a little milder in California than they are elsewhere, but we certainly need our heating systems here. Many residents have adopted newer technologies, including solar, but

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The Home Energy Audit: Where The Blower Door Test Comes In

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: January 2, 2013

Although the Sacramento area can be warm any time of year, the temperature trend is downward this time of year, and you may be looking for ways to make your

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Checking And Changing The Filter In Your Furnace: So Easy To Do, So Easy To Forget

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: December 18, 2012

You vacuum your carpet every week. You clean the sinks and the shower. You dust the furniture. But there may be something in your home that’s absolutely filthy — and

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