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What is a Backup Generator & Why Do I Need One?

What is a backup generator, why do I need one, and what else should I consider? Backup generators provide electricity to your home whenever the main power grid is down. Extreme weather, high winds, and equipment failures are among the most common causes of a power failure, and that is when you and your family will appreciate having a whole home emergency backup generator installed. Here are a few reasons to have backup power for your family: To continuously power…

4 Tips to Extend Your HVAC’s Lifespan

4 Tips to Extend Your HVAC’s Lifespan Your HVAC can be one of the most expensive systems in your home. With this in mind, it is best to maximize its functionality to get a good return on your investment. Without care, your HVAC can’t live up to its intended lifespan. Even if it lasts, a poorly maintained HVAC does not function optimally. You cannot rely on it to keep your home comfortable. Below are four tips to keep your HVAC…

NEED TO PREPARE YOUR AC FOR HEAVY USAGE? HERE ARE TIPS TO CONSIDER

NEED TO PREPARE YOUR AC FOR HEAVY USAGE? HERE ARE TIPS TO CONSIDER As the scorching temperatures set in, it’s crucial to ensure your AC can run efficiently for long hours. The air conditioner accounts for about 12% of the total energy expenditures every year, and AC units tend to use more energy during summer, making the system the primary energy user in every home. If you don’t prepare the unit for heavy usage, malfunctions may occur and significantly increase…

3 Benefits of a Whole-House Generator

3 Benefits of a Whole-House Generator Power outages can be fun when you’re a kid as it’s an opportunity to use a flashlight to find your way around the house. As an adult, power outages have a different meaning, especially if you’ve been without power for more than a few hours at one time. A whole-house generator might be the best solution to ensure that you’re not without power in the future, which means you can continue to protect your…

Tips for Heavy AC Use

As the scorching temperatures set in, it’s crucial to ensure your AC can run efficiently for long hours. The air conditioner accounts for about 12% of the total energy expenditures every year, and AC units tend to use more energy during summer, making the system the primary energy user in every home. If you don’t prepare the unit for heavy usage, malfunctions may occur and significantly increase energy consumption. How do you ensure your AC unit runs efficiently all summer…

5 Signs You Might Need an Electrical Panel Upgrade

Most of the items you rely on daily are electrically powered. Your televisions, cell phones, air fryers, and even your vacuum cleaners rely on your home’s electrical panel, making that panel an essential part of your home. Within this panel are circuits that carry electricity throughout your home to the outlets and your other electrical devices. The number and size of the circuits determine how much electricity your home can handle. If your home isn’t equipped to meet the demands…

How to Find a Good Electrician

Faulty breaker boxes and outdated electrical systems are just a few of the potential electrical problems in any home. A licensed local electrician is the best person to call when these types of issues occur. A residential electrician is hired to work on any part of your home that connects to its electrical panel. In addition to installing new fixtures, an electrician can rewire or add electrical components, replace switches and outlets, and inspect and maintain electrical equipment. An honest…

Does a Whole-House Generator Add Value to Your Home?

When extreme weather hits, you want to know your home is ready and your family is safe. Power outages are a common occurrence during extreme weather, and there’s very little you can do to prevent them. Prolonged outages can cause several minor and major problems in your home and cost you a lot of money. Many homeowners are looking to whole-house generators as a way to avoid the impacts of power outages. Whole-house generators detect when the power goes out….

7 Signs That Your Generator Needs Repair or Maintenance

Standby generators are a great way to ensure that your home stays safe and comfortable no matter what nature can throw at it. These convenient generators can provide power for your home’s essential appliances and more, making it like the power hasn’t gone out at all. However, that’s only when you don’t find yourself with a broken generator! Ideally, you should be thinking about generator repair and maintenance before you find yourself actually needing a generator. Standby generators require regular…

Understanding Your Utility Bills and Energy Usage

Whether you rent an apartment or own a home, you’re likely to find yourself on the hook for several different utility bills, including water, gas, and electricity. Unless you’re lucky enough to live off the grid with a private well, solar power, and an ample supply of wood for your fireplace or stove, the best you can do is understand how utilities are charged and what you can do to cut costs. Here are a few things you should know…

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