Hello, I'm Ray... Welcome to my blog. I’m the “resident expert” around here on air conditioning, heating, indoor air quality, plumbing and septic. I run across all sorts of interesting information ranging from new technology, safety concerns and money saving tips. See for yourself and if you’d like me to address a specific topic feel free to contact me at ask an expert. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
16
Mar
Mar
Ways To Make Your Air Conditioner Work More Efficiently
When the temperatures heat up, your air conditioner gets a work out and the efficiency of your air conditioner can drop dramatically. Below are some steps that can help ease the burden on your home’s air conditioner and help it to run more efficiently – and add savings to your energy bill!
When the temperatures heat up, your air conditioner gets a work out and the efficiency of your air conditioner can drop dramatically. Below are some steps that can help ease the burden on your home’s air conditioner and help it to run more efficiently – and add savings to your energy bill!
10
Mar
Mar
Green Plumbing to Reduce Home Energy Use
So what are some things that you can do to save money, and the environment when it comes to plumbing in your home? Here’s a list of ideas to start saving green by going green in the plumbing department.
So what are some things that you can do to save money, and the environment when it comes to plumbing in your home? Here’s a list of ideas to start saving green by going green in the plumbing department.
04
Mar
Mar
Benefits of an A/C Check-up
Murphy’s Law states that “if a thing can go wrong, it will … and at the worst possible time” and the Law of Moving Parts states “that moving parts someday will wear out”. If you have not had your air conditioning system serviced in a while these two laws may apply to you!
Murphy’s Law states that “if a thing can go wrong, it will … and at the worst possible time” and the Law of Moving Parts states “that moving parts someday will wear out”. If you have not had your air conditioning system serviced in a while these two laws may apply to you!
02
Mar
Mar
$ave Green by Going Green
We all see heating and cooling costs increase when the weather is cold or hot. (This is especially true if you live where heat and humidity is high). The good news is that with more “green” innovations, easy techniques, and products appearing all the time you can still make a difference.
We all see heating and cooling costs increase when the weather is cold or hot. (This is especially true if you live where heat and humidity is high). The good news is that with more “green” innovations, easy techniques, and products appearing all the time you can still make a difference.
23
Feb
Feb
I hear a rumbling sound coming from the water heater. What could cause this?
Rumbling sounds coming from a water heater are an indication that sediment has built up on the bottom of the water heater. What you are hearing is water that is trapped in the sediment and is boiling. This is an indication that the water heater is not operating efficiently. Sediment will not allow the heat to transfer to the water in the tank, which sends the heat up the flue.
23
Feb
Feb
Allergies and asthma run in my family. How can I improve my indoor air quality?
Indoor air quality is a growing concern in our society today. Americans on average spend 70% of their time indoors and according to the American Lung Association the quality of our indoor air can be up to FIVE TIMES worse than the outside air. That’s a pretty scary statistic!
22
Feb
Feb
Drain Maintenance
One of the most common plumbing problems for homeowners are clogged drains and the most common reason for clogged drains is neglect. In the kitchen, drain problems often come from failing to use the drain strainer to prevent food from falling into the pipes, or from grease that accumulates in the drainpipes.
One of the most common plumbing problems for homeowners are clogged drains and the most common reason for clogged drains is neglect. In the kitchen, drain problems often come from failing to use the drain strainer to prevent food from falling into the pipes, or from grease that accumulates in the drainpipes.
11
Feb
Feb
Common Indoor Air Quality Problems
There are several factors that contribute to poor indoor air quality. Below is a list of common sources that contribute to poor air quality. You may not have all of these occurring in your home, but by addressing the ones you do can increase your air quality and overall home comfort.
There are several factors that contribute to poor indoor air quality. Below is a list of common sources that contribute to poor air quality. You may not have all of these occurring in your home, but by addressing the ones you do can increase your air quality and overall home comfort.
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