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.
08
Jan
Jan
Hidden Causes Of Water Damage
Knowing where to look for and what are the different causes of water damage can help you prevent serious damage to your home. A good understanding of invisible causes of water damage can provide you with not only great techniques to prevent this damage but will also...
Knowing where to look for and what are the different causes of water damage can help you prevent serious damage to your home. A good understanding of invisible causes of water damage can provide you with not only great techniques to prevent this damage but will also...
23
Dec
Dec
Is It Time To Repair Or Replace?
Sometimes the cost to repair is almost as much as replacement. How do you know when to fix it or replace it? No one wants to hear they have an appliance that is broken beyond repair. What you thought might cost a little is going to cost you a lot! Sometimes the cost to repair is almost as much as replacement.
Sometimes the cost to repair is almost as much as replacement. How do you know when to fix it or replace it? No one wants to hear they have an appliance that is broken beyond repair. What you thought might cost a little is going to cost you a lot! Sometimes the cost to repair is almost as much as replacement.
16
Dec
Dec
Preventative Home Maintenance
Preventative maintenance may seem inconvenient and tedious at time, but as they say “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Just a few minutes of your time can keep your family safe and minimize costly repairs in the future. Here are some easy home maintenance tips...
Preventative maintenance may seem inconvenient and tedious at time, but as they say “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Just a few minutes of your time can keep your family safe and minimize costly repairs in the future. Here are some easy home maintenance tips...
08
Dec
Dec
10 Ways To Save On Your Water Heating Bill
Surprisingly, water heating accounts for around 12% of a family’s utility bill, the biggest chunk after heating and cooling your home. Below is a list of tips you can follow that range from no-cost habits changes to larger investments in appliances, depending upon your budget.
Surprisingly, water heating accounts for around 12% of a family’s utility bill, the biggest chunk after heating and cooling your home. Below is a list of tips you can follow that range from no-cost habits changes to larger investments in appliances, depending upon your budget.
04
Dec
Dec
Don’t Forget The Ductwork!
Most air conditioning and heating systems require some form of ductwork to channel or direct air to areas of the home where conditioned air is needed. The condition of your ductwork plays a major role in the overall energy efficiency of your home’s comfort system and also affects how comfortable your home is. Below are some important tips regarding the ductwork in your home.
Most air conditioning and heating systems require some form of ductwork to channel or direct air to areas of the home where conditioned air is needed. The condition of your ductwork plays a major role in the overall energy efficiency of your home’s comfort system and also affects how comfortable your home is. Below are some important tips regarding the ductwork in your home.
24
Nov
Nov
Plumbing Tips For The Winter
Cold winter weather can cause a variety of potential plumbing problems. Here are some tips to prevent or help minimize these plumbing mishaps ...
Cold winter weather can cause a variety of potential plumbing problems. Here are some tips to prevent or help minimize these plumbing mishaps ...
20
Nov
Nov
How Long Should My Furnace Last?
This depends greatly upon how well it is maintained but in general the average life is 15 years. But I can’t stress enough that the better maintained your furnace is, by having seasonal check-ups performed every fall, the longer you can expect it to last.
This depends greatly upon how well it is maintained but in general the average life is 15 years. But I can’t stress enough that the better maintained your furnace is, by having seasonal check-ups performed every fall, the longer you can expect it to last.
20
Nov
Nov
How Do I Increase The Humidity In My Home During The Winter?
Controlling the humidity levels in your home greatly influences the comfort you will experience as well as save you energy and reduce maintenance. Your home will feel most comfortable at humidity levels between 30 - 50%. We need humidity for our comfort and health but too little can produce difficulties for homeowners.
Controlling the humidity levels in your home greatly influences the comfort you will experience as well as save you energy and reduce maintenance. Your home will feel most comfortable at humidity levels between 30 - 50%. We need humidity for our comfort and health but too little can produce difficulties for homeowners.
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