By following these simple AC tune up tips, you can keep your home comfortably cool and still keep your utility bills down during the oppressive heat of summer. The key is to make sure that that your air conditioner is working as efficiently as possible. Air Conditioning Tips and Tricks: How to Keep Cool It’s not terribly difficult to keep cool during the sweltering days of … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for an AC Tune Up
Dishwasher maintenance tips
Routine Maintenance Checks Can Save You Money Follow these dishwasher maintenance tip to extend the life of your dishwasher. Dishwashers draw water from an outside source and then use fans, jets and nozzles to remove debris from dishes and utensils. These appliances go through several cycles depending upon the model and design of the manufacturer. When shopping for a … [Read more...] about Dishwasher maintenance tips
Test your smoke alarm
Check Your Smoke Detector: Five Minutes Can Save Lives A smoke detector can save lives. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), “smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a fire by half.” On top of that statistic, the NFPA also reported that from 2003 to 2006, two-thirds of home fire deaths occurred where there was either no smoke alarm or the alarm didn’t … [Read more...] about Test your smoke alarm
How to install an electrical switch
Being able to know how to install an electrical switch is practical—it can save you time and money if you can do it yourself. For major electrical work, you need to hire the services of a licensed electrician but minor repairs like installing an electrical switch can be done by almost anyone. Even without any previous experience in basic electrical work, a few simple … [Read more...] about How to install an electrical switch
The hot water heater
Keep the Hot Water Flowing It is easy to overlook the needs of your hot water heater because it is hidden in a closet or down in the basement, but when it isn’t working properly, it totally disrupts your life. To remain energy-efficient and have a long life, hot water heaters will need to be properly maintained. Newer water heaters operate a bit differently, but most … [Read more...] about The hot water heater
