Author: bradgivens

NEWS FEATURE: Furnace Safety Tips

While much of your time this week may be spent planning, shopping, and preparing for the holidays, it might be a good idea to also check a list of your own ‘twice’, that being your home heating preparation and safety list. Read on and watch the videos below to learn more about some key furnace […]

What Causes A Pilot Light To Go Out?

While most modern gas furnaces are lit with an electronic ignition, if you have an older furnace, there’s a good chance that you have a standing pilot flame that starts your heating system. The purpose of a standing pilot light (where the flame stays lit at all times) is to serve as a small ignition flame for the gas burner. One common reason that an […]

Beware Of The “Energy Vampires” In Your Home

It won’t be long before witches, zombies, and ghosts will be roaming the streets in pursuit of their ‘trick or treat’ candy. While they are doing so, an actual terror may already be in your home, draining your energy supply. Unlike Halloween creatures, these cold weather terrors known as “energy vampires” are all too real, and they are running up […]

5 Things to Know When Buying a Furnace

Are you or someone you know planning to replace their furnace this season? There are many variables that come into play when choosing the best heating solution for your home. Furnace replacement should be customized to your home, your needs, and your budget. If furnace replacement is on the list of upcoming home improvement projects, […]

Local Teacher Wins Big In Appreciation Giveaway

School is back and session, and with it comes our NEW GIVEAWAY WINNER announcement! Congratulations to Mrs. Scott at Nevin Coppock Elementary School in Tipp City for being the winner of our Teacher Appreciation Giveaway! We learned about Mrs. Scott (pictured on the left) when we received a nomination entry from Marcie (pictured on the right), a parent of […]

How To Shop For A New HVAC System

Are you in the market for a new heating and cooling system? If you need to replace your furnace and air conditioner, it’s likely that you’ve not done so in a while (or ever), which can make it an intimidating experience. Don’t fret! We can help prepare you and show you what to expect when you start planning your HVAC replacement project. […]

The Best Things To Buy In The Month Of August

August is here and that means back-to-school and a busy schedule to come. There are plenty of opportunities for last-minute summer fun, back-to-school shopping and preparation, as well as finishing up on home projects before the turning of the seasons. With the ‘tax-free’ weekend coming upon us, you’ll want to be prepared to fill out your shopping list accordingly to […]

A/C Giveaway Winner Receives An Extra Surprise

Congratulations to Chris Jones! He is our winner of the 8th Annual A/C Giveaway. Chris is a lively dad of five kids who took a leap of faith and and filled out our online form. He and his wife do all they can to provide for their family, but just like every homeowner would tell you — there […]

Tips To Extend The Life Of Your Air Conditioner

While it is a common assumption that most HVAC systems should expect to last the same amount of time, unfortunately, this is not the case. Many factors come into play when predicting the life expectancy of a system, including (1) the reputation of the manufacturer of the unit, (2) the quality of the installation, and (3) how well the system has been taken care of over […]

What Size Of Air Conditioner Do You Need?

When it comes to your cooling and heating system, bigger isn’t always better, and smaller isn’t always more economical. The wrong sized system could cost you! A system that is too large will cool or heat your house quickly, but too many starts and stops will shorten the life of your HVAC equipment and increase your utility bills. A system that is […]