Many homeowners in the Jersey Shore, area have been experiencing a series of power surges—and with them, a growing concern over how to protect their homes’ electrical systems and appliances.
Continue ReadingA faucet might seem like a minor feature in your home, but it plays a critical role in your daily routine. From brushing your teeth and washing dishes to filling pots for cooking or watering your plants, faucets are essential for convenience and cleanliness.
Continue ReadingJuly 17 is the coolest date on the calendar.
It marks National Air Conditioning Day, commemorating the work of Willis Carrier, the father of the modern-day indoor air conditioning system. It is the perfect time to put your feet up, chill out, and luxuriate in the cool comfort of your Pennsylvania home.
Continue ReadingHave you ever just cleared the dinner table after a nice meal inside your Mill Hall, home and went to turn your garbage disposal on, only to hear it making an unusual humming sound?
Continue ReadingHeating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) filters and the late comedian Rodney Dangerfield have a lot in common. They both can tout, “I don’t get no respect!”
Continue ReadingJust like your lungs are an important connection to the rest of your respiratory system, your home’s ductwork, or air ducts, are importantly connected to your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. For your HVAC system—and your lungs—to perform at peak level, the numerous airways need to be open and clear. All in the name of breathing properly.
Continue ReadingOne way to improve your indoor air quality is to maintain your air ducts. If you live in a home with central air conditioning, the airflow circulates through these ducts. Keeping them well-maintained reduces the number of pollutants in the air and also helps your air conditioner (AC) and furnace operate more efficiently.
Continue ReadingAccording to the US DOE, air conditioners use about 6 percent of all electricity in the country at a cost of roughly $29 billion to homeowners.
Continue ReadingSometimes, life moves incredibly fast. You could have sworn you just bought your air conditioner. But lately, it doesn’t seem to be working so well.
Continue ReadingCan you imagine a scorching hot day here in Mill Hall without air conditioning? During those dog days of summer, your air conditioning system can be your very best friend.
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