Bubbles And Blisters On Painted Siding
Bubbles are fun in a bath but not on your freshly painted siding. Let’s break this issue down. Bubbles forming under the paint can indicate poor adhesion, likely due to poor surface preparation. When paint doesn’t properly adhere to the surface, it can trap moisture. The sun heats the siding, and blisters form. This condition eventually leads […]
Top 5 Reasons Why You Need Whole House Surge Protection
Power surges can happen when lightning strikes, either directly or nearby, when the power supplied by the utility company surges and fluctuates, and even when large motors like your A/C equipment start-up. According to a study by Mississippi State University, Madison County, Mississippi, records about 10,400 lightning strikes annually. That has a lot of potential […]
From Furnaces to Fireplaces: Demystifying Combustion Analysis
It’s that time of year again when the temperatures start dropping, and you reach over to flip the switch on your heating system. Most of us take for granted that the furnace or boiler will roar to life and start pumping out heat. However, a crucial maintenance task often gets overlooked – combustion analysis. While […]
How to Service and Clean Mini-Split A/C Systems
Mini-split A/C systems are a great way to cool and heat your home, but like any other appliance, they need to be serviced and cleaned regularly. Following these simple steps, you and your HVAC tech can keep your mini-split system running smoothly and efficiently for years. Step 1: Clean the indoor unit The indoor unit […]
How Long Will My Home Last?
One of the most common questions I get from homeowners is, “Would you buy this home?” Yet, what I hear them say is, “How long will my home last?” They want value, they want safety, and they want it to be maintenance-free. Obviously, they’re all attainable aspects of homeownership – – except for the free […]