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What is a Backup Generator Interlock Kit?
Are you prepared if the power goes out during a storm this hurricane season? While a portable backup generator is a great solution to power your must-have appliances like the refrigerator or HVAC system, there is a pressing question that needs answering: How do you get power to these important appliances? With a
Essential Summer Plumbing Maintenance Tips
Long summer nights, days spent at the beach, and the smell of barbecue wafting through the air are some of the best parts of summertime here in Tampa Bay. But summertime also brings with it significant water usage, whether it is from watering your garden, filling up the pool in the backyard for
How to Protect Your HVAC From Hurricane Damage
High winds. Heavy rain. Flooding. Storm surge. Power Surges. These are all things that could damage your HVAC unit if not properly protected during a tropical storm or hurricane. But don’t worry! While a hurricane is stressful, preparing your HVAC for a hurricane doesn’t have to be! Hurricane season is here again in
8 Energy Savings Tips for Summer
It’s not even “officially” summer yet, but it sure is heating up! Aside from making all of us want to retreat into our air-conditioned homes, these hot summer days can be disastrous for your wallet. Why? Because the largest part of your energy bill comes from your home’s HVAC system. With your AC
5 Signs That it is Time to Replace Your Smoke Detector
Believe it or not, installing smoke detectors isn’t a one-and-done task. Generally, smoke detectors are only designed to last for around 10 years before needing to be replaced. Once they pass that 10-year mark, they lose their sensitivity and don’t detect smoke like they are supposed to. If you have smoke detectors in
Tampa Homeowners: Don’t Skip These Tankless Water Heater Maintenance Tasks
It’s hard to imagine living in a home that doesn’t have hot water on demand. As a homeowner, you probably already know that your tankless water heater is what lets you keep hot water running through your pipes. It’s a perk of modern-day living that you likely can’t imagine living without, but it’s also an
How Does a Whole Home Surge Protector Work?
There’s a storm raging outside, and you’re in the middle of cooking dinner while the dishwasher runs in the background. Then suddenly, ZAP! The lights go out. You may have just experienced a power surge. Power surges can be inconvenient and dangerous as the excessive voltage of energy running through your home can
7 Tips to Get Your HVAC Ready for Summer
Living in Tampa Bay, we know that HVAC is a necessity during the hot months of the spring and summer. With temperatures already reaching the high 80s, now is the time to make sure your AC system is in optimal condition before the heat of summer truly sets in. Learn seven tips to
New SEER HVAC Efficiency Requirements are Coming in 2023
The US Energy Information Agency recently announced that new minimum energy efficiency standards for residential central air conditioning and heat pump systems will be put into place starting in January 2023. The new SEER standard SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio and is a measure of the general energy efficiency of air conditioners and
Improve Your Tampa Home’s Air Quality This Spring
You may not know it, but your home’s indoor air can get much more polluted than outdoor — up to nearly 100 times as polluted, in fact. Considering how much time most Americans spend inside their homes, maintaining the quality of your home’s indoor air isn’t something to be taken lightly. Luckily for you, the
