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3 Tips for Keeping the Air in your Home Clean
Clean air in your home is something that everyone appreciates. Odors, dust, and allergens can be difficult to live with. Here are some tips and options to help keep the air in your home clean. 1) Checking / Changing your air filter regularly. 1″ air filters should be checked once a month and changed…
Read MoreHome Heating Tips – How to Save Money on Heat: Let your Home Warm your Heart
These tips can help make your home warmer and safer this winter Heating your home, especially in areas with harsh winters, can really hit the wallet hard. People who understand this are always looking for ways to save money on heating costs without having to spend too much. Nowadays we all understand how tight the…
Read More“Is there anything I, as a homeowner, can do to maintain or fix my AC?”
A common question that homeowners ask us is “How can I maintain or fix my AC on my own?” Well, here are a few measures you can take as a homeowner to maintain and/or fix your home’s AC. Measures you can take as a homeowner to maintain or fix your home’s AC Replace…
Read MoreThe Summer Heat vs. Your AC Unit: Who’s Winning?
We often hear of folks waiting until the last minute to check their AC unit and by then, they’re calling us while dripping in sweat… Let’s not let it come to that! There are things you can do to make sure your AC unit will function properly this summer. Checklist for AC Season: – Check/Change…
Read More3 Common Furnace Problems and How to Fix Them
There are three things that can cause your furnace to stop operating properly or at all. These common problems are easy for the homeowner to check and fix to avoid having to call a service technician to your home. 1. Clogged or Dirty Air Filter The air filter attached to your furnace becoming…
Read MoreAre you prepared to beat the heat this summer?
It’s no secret it’s been a long, cold winter. With snow (still) falling in April, you probably aren’t ready to crank the cool air yet. But believe it or not, summer will be here before you know it. It’s important to get an air conditioning tune-up to ensure your AC unit is in tip top…
Read MoreNip problems in the bud with spring furnace maintenance
When the sun comes out and spring buds start to appear, memories of the long, cold winter start to fade. Before you turn off your furnace for the season, keep it healthy with routine spring furnace maintenance. Like many winters in the Midwest, this past winter was harsh. With the Polar Vortex that brought extreme…
Read MoreIt’s a complex business now
Choose the smartest people. It seems like every year, the automobile industry introduces a new series of cars and trucks that is more technologically advanced. These improvements bring challenges for the backyard mechanic who wants to work on their car in their own garage. The complexity of new cars requires a highly trained mechanic to…
Read MoreWould you send a friend outside without a jacket?
Snowfall in Wisconsin is inevitable. That’s why it’s important that you prepare your air conditioning unit now, before the snow starts to fly. You wouldn’t send a friend outside without a jacket, would you? Failure to cover your air conditioner can bring problems next summer when you need it the most. We’ll show you some…
Read MoreHow to take care of your new furnace
The good news is, furnace care and maintenance is simple for homeowners. Stramowski professionals are happy to visit your home to service your heating and cooling equipment regularly. We’re also proud to offer our True24 commitment: 24-hour availability for emergency repairs. But many furnace repairs are avoided with simple, regular maintenance. This is how to…
Read MoreHow Do I Improve the Performance of My Furnace?
How Do I Improve the Performance of My Furnace? When you’re updating your furnace and considering a replacement, there are a few extras you may want to include. Adding these furnace enhancements is like hot-rodding a car to help it perform even better. Since these furnace add-ons are seamlessly integrated into the installation…
Read MoreChoosing a thermostat
It’s a fact that homeowners can never predict the cost of energy required to operate their home. One month it will be low and the next month it could go through the roof and cost a small fortune. But homeowners can work to control their energy use by turning off lights and lowering their thermostat…
Read MoreThat big box in the basement
The first thing homeowners do when their heat goes off is call an HVAC technician to come and save them from the cold. Moments before the technician arrives to look at “that big box in the basement”, the homeowner says a silent prayer hoping that they won’t be forced to replace the furnace but instead…
Read MoreDon’t roll the dice on your next furnace
The furnace you were told six months ago it was on its last legs and ‘could die any minute’ has finally stopped working. You have to get it fixed … or else! How do you select the right furnace contractor to replace your home’s unit? Buying a new furnace or A/C is a big investment…
Read MoreSigns of Choking AC Problem
Signs of Choking AC Problem It’s very common for your air conditioner air flow to feel weak. This can be the very first sign of AC choking issues. It’s amazing how much junk can collect around the base of an outdoor air conditioning unit. Grass clippings, leaves, flowers – you name it – all seem…
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