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Winterizing Your HVAC Equipment: Essential Tips for a Cozy, Efficient Winter. Photo of an HVAC installed outside during in the winter.

Winterizing Your HVAC Equipment: Essential Tips for a Cozy, Efficient Winter

October 31, 2024

As the first frosty mornings start to sweep across Northern Delaware, your home’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system becomes your best ally in keeping cozy.

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Transitioning Your Heat Pump

October 15, 2024

One reason Delaware homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant.

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How Does My Gas Furnace Work?

October 8, 2024

On a frosty winter’s day here in Delaware, your gas furnace is hard at work, keeping your Greenville home warm and cozy. Feeling grateful? You’re not alone—it’s one of the most popular forms of heating, as American as apple pie.

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The Ultimate Guide to Types of Backup Generators: Finding the Right Power Solution. Photo of a generator.

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Backup Generators: Finding the Right Power Solution

September 30, 2024

Power outages never happen at a convenient time—whether you’re watching the big game or cooking dinner, the lights can flicker out in an instant. When that happens, you’re left in the dark (literally and figuratively) about how to keep things running smoothly. That’s where backup generators come to the rescue!

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Why Air Conditioners Freeze Up. Frozen AC units.

Why Air Conditioners Freeze Up

September 16, 2024

Did you accidentally stumble upon your air conditioning (AC) unit’s “winter weather” setting? Nope. You’re probably experiencing a freeze up.

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Is My Home Energy Efficient? Green home.

Is My Home Energy Efficient?

September 9, 2024

You hear it all the time—buy energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment to lower your Delaware utility bills!

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Reasons to Change Your Filters More Frequently. Person changing a filter.

Reasons to Change Your Filters More Frequently

August 29, 2024

Filters play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and longevity of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) units in our Newark homes. Despite their importance, changing air filters is often overlooked, leading to a myriad of problems that can affect both the functionality of the HVAC system and the health of its users.

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Is a Surge Protector Worth It? Photo of cord plugged into an outlet, on fire.

Is a Surge Protector Worth It?

August 15, 2024

We are no strangers to power outages in Delaware. Lightning strikes and strong wind can take out electricity infrastructure, and power companies often purposely cut service as a safety precaution during the wildfire season.

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Does An AC Kill Mold? Hand in a yellow rubber glove wiping a blue wall or table with a pink cloth.

Does An AC Kill Mold?

August 8, 2024

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Deleware home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.

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Everything You Need to Know About Water Heaters: Types, Benefits, and Maintenance

July 31, 2024

At its simplest, a water heater’s basic function involves heating cold water using an energy source and supplying hot water to various fixtures around a home. Water heaters typically have a storage tank where hot water is kept until needed, though tankless models heat water on demand.

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