Winter is beginning to wind down, but the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) exposure remain a year-round threat. The CDC estimates that over 400 people die while another 50,000 people seek emergency medical services every year due to carbon monoxide poisoning or exposure. These deaths and emergency room visits are preventable. Let’s delve into what CO is, how it gets introduced into a home, and how to avoid a potentially dangerous situation. What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon
When your heating system stops working, or you’re looking for a system upgrade, it helps to know the proper name of the parts. While your HVAC repair company may not expect you to know the name of the specific burner or motor component that stopped working, it would help if you knew the difference between your compressor and your blower. So we’re here to help explain some key home heating system components and clarify what
Running out of oil is nearly inevitable if you have oil heat. Fortunately, running out of oil isn’t the end of the world. Still, it can be extremely inconvenient and possibly cause issues that will need repair before your heat can be turned back on. Here are some tips on how to check your system when it stops working, what to do when you’re out of oil, and how to avoid running out. 3 Steps
Home heating and cooling expenses constitute approximately half of a home’s annual energy costs per year. To help you save money on your home heating costs this winter, we have put together some tips for energy conservation that will help keep your home warmer during the coldest days this winter. 5 Easy Heat Conservation Tips Programmable ThermostatsStart saving money today by lowering your home’s temperature at night and when you aren’t home. According to the U.S.
As it can happen with products that have similar qualities, the terms “heating oil,” “petroleum,” and “gasoline” are interchanged and misused. For the uninformed, a simple mix-up when speaking can create confusion but a mix-up when researching or using the products can be quite costly. This article will help clarify any confusion by defining these terms and explaining their particular applications. What is Home Heating Oil? At its most basic, heating oil (also known as #2 heating
