New Year’s Resolutions & Your Home’s Electrical System

November 20th, 2023
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New Year’s resolutions often have to do with personal health with exercising more and eating less often on the top of the list. When it comes to personal safety, electrical safety in the home is one that most people spend very little time thinking about.

Every home has an electrical system with the potential to cause electric shock, fires, injuries, and even death. In fact, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 50,000 fires are caused by faulty electrical systems in US homes every year.

So why not make some resolutions to help ensure your home’s safety for you and your family? Here are 4 resolutions to make for your home’s electrical system in the New Year.

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Is Your Heating System Ready for the Holidays?

November 6th, 2023
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Halloween is over, Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and what many people consider “the most wonderful time of the year” is on its way. If you’re one of those people who put up their Christmas tree the day after Halloween, you’re probably looking forward to cooler weather and holiday festivities.

To maximize your enjoyment of the holiday season, a cozy home is essential. That’s why you should take 15 minutes from putting up those holiday decorations to decide if your heating system is ready for the holidays.

From scheduling a tune-up to changing the air filter, making sure your heating system will keep your family and guests comfortable is as easy as pumpkin pie. Let’s go over some tips on making sure your heating system is ready for the ho-ho-holidays. 

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Is Outdoor Lighting a Good Home Investment?

October 23rd, 2023
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Have you been spending more time in your home’s outdoor spaces? You’re not the only one. A recent poll shows that a whopping 63% of Americans say they’ve been spending more time in their yards since the pandemic. More and more homeowners have come to recognize the value of getting out–even if that just means getting out to your own backyard. 

Having great outdoor lighting is an ideal way to extend the amount of time you can spend dining outside, barbecuing, sitting around a fire pit, and enjoying your property. That’s why there’s never been a better time to invest in outdoor lighting in your Nashville, TN home. Let’s look at all the ways professional outdoor lighting installations are a great investment.

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4 Scary Signs You Need Water Heater Repair

October 9th, 2023
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Fall is officially here! The leaves are changing color, the days are getting shorter, and Halloween is just around the corner. After the excessive use you put your water heater through over the summer, now’s the time when you might notice that it’s delivering tricks instead of treats, just in time for Halloween.

From spine-chilling cold showers to the terrifying torment of a leak, here are some signs that indicate your water heater needs help. When you need a plumber in Nashville, TN to exorcise the demons from your water heater, call on us for water heater repair. Let’s go over 4 scary signs to be on the lookout for.

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Get Cozy this Winter with a Ventless Fireplace

September 25th, 2023
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There’s just something about a fireplace that brings a type of ambiance and coziness you won’t find in any other type of heating system. For homeowners who want to increase their home’s aesthetics while also adding a valuable source of heat, consider a ventless fireplace. These can be easily added to just about any home even if you don’t have a chimney.

We install a wide range of Superior Fireplaces® Vent-Free gas logs. Also known as ventless fireplaces, these gas logs are a safe way to provide an additional heat source while creating the unbeatable feeling that comes from gathering around a fireplace. Read on to learn the benefits of ventless fireplaces.

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4 Signs Your Heat Pump Needs Repair ASAP

September 11th, 2023

As we transition from summer to fall, the time will soon arrive when you’ll switch from cooling your home to heating your home. In a perfect world, that transition is an easy one. However, this isn’t always the case.

If you have a heat pump system, sometimes the transition is made more difficult by the fact that your heat pump is a 2-in-1 system that has been working hard all summer. If you’re experiencing problems with your heat pump, here are some of the most common reasons for heat pump repair. Whenever you’re not happy with its performance, we’re here to help.

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The Importance of Commercial AC Maintenance

August 28th, 2023
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The temperature of your commercial space’s indoor air can make or break a business. Customers won’t want to linger in a store that’s hot and stuffy. Tenants can’t live in housing where the air conditioner has broken down. The last thing you want as a business owner is frantic calls from employees after “business hours” that the commercial air conditioning in your building isn’t working. 

Just like with residential air conditioners, regular maintenance is the absolute best way to maintain your commercial cooling systems. However, you can’t rely on a residential HVAC company for this essential service. You need a team with extensive experience maintaining commercial AC and that team is us. Let’s go over the importance of commercial AC maintenance.

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Do I Need Duct Cleaning After a Wildfire?

August 14th, 2023

2023 brought awareness to an issue that was more common in only a handful of US states: wildfire smoke and its negative effects. Smoke from the 2023 Canadian wildfires enveloped many Northern and Mid-West states, areas that aren’t used to seeing much wildfire smoke. 

Although Tennessee is no stranger to wildfires, many homeowners aren’t aware of how wildfire smoke can decrease a home’s indoor air quality. Trying to make do with portable air filters isn’t very effective when smoke, ash, and particulate matter have infiltrated your home’s air ducts. Let’s go over whether getting professional duct cleaning is necessary after wildfire smoke has lowered the Air Quality Index in your neighborhood.

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Why Do I Need to Upgrade My Home’s Electrical Panel?

July 17th, 2023

Your home’s electrical panel is what controls your entire electrical system. Also known as the circuit breaker panel, incoming electricity is routed to the different circuits through this hub. The breakers are designed to shut off circuits if there is a voltage overload.

Just like any aging system in your home, the electrical panel will need to be upgraded or replaced eventually. If you have an aging electrical panel or an even older fuse box, your home is probably overdue for an electrical panel upgrade. 

Most circuit breaker panels last between 25-40 years before they need replacing. How long it’ll last depends on how much the electrical demand of the home has increased, and if you’ve experienced any issues already. Read on to learn more about how to tell if you need an electrical panel upgrade!

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Yes, You Need Water Heater Maintenance for Tankless Water Heaters

July 3rd, 2023
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So you decided to go with a tankless water heater for your home. You’re undoubtedly enjoying the many benefits that it provides such as seemingly unending hot water and lower utility bills. It’s like night and day compared to your old, outdated tank water heater. This is why you might think that your tankless water heater is so amazing, it doesn’t need maintenance at all.

Well, we’re here to tell you that’s unfortunately just not the case. If you want to keep reaping the benefits of a tankless water heater without an interruption in service, it does need tune-ups on a regular basis. Let’s go over a couple of things that can happen if you don’t schedule tankless water heater maintenance. 

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