Posts Tagged ‘home safety’
If Your Heat Exchanger Cracks, Get It Fixed Immediately
If the furnace’s heat exchanger cracks, typically you should get your furnace replaced. Even what appear to be small cracks on the outside can allow carbon monoxide gas to infiltrate the air in your home, which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Read MoreConsider These Worthwhile Add-Ons For Your Furnace Installation
If you want to get the most value for your new furnace, you should consider taking advantage of related add-ons. Add-ons for your furnace installation will not only improve the your home comfort, they’ll enhance the efficiency and safety of your HVAC system.
Read MoreEasy Ways Wichita Homeowners Can Prevent Broken Water Pipes This Winter
When the temperature drops well below freezing, as it has in Wichita recently, all homeowners need to take precautions against their pipes freezing. When pipes freeze, they can burst and flood your home. Plan ahead and take some preventive measures against frozen pipes.
Read MoreLicensed and Bonded: Two Qualities Your HVAC Company Should Possess
With winter looming, comfort takes on a distinct image of staying warm and toasty. But when you need work done in your home or office, you should also feel a sense of comfort with the service providers you choose. After all, they have access to the people and possessions you most treasure. Make sure your…
Read MoreGarbage Disposal Dos and Don’ts: How to Prevent Unnecessary Issues
Garbage disposals can be a real boon to Wichita kitchens for eliminating food waste. Scrape food waste in the drain, flip the switch and it all disappears, as if by magic. However, put the wrong item down your garbage disposal — say a piece of cutlery or a Brazil nut still in its shell — and hear…
Read MoreTaking a Vacation? Keep Your Home Safe and Sound When You’re Not Around
Summer vacations are a great time for making memories and bonding with your family. However, have you considered how you’ll keep your home safe in your absence? From saving energy to preventing a break-in, there’s plenty you should do when preparing for your trip besides packing your suitcase.
Read MoreImprove Home Safety With This Comprehensive Checklist
The following tips can help you improve home safety all year, but especially during the winter when windows are closed and heating systems are in play, including fireplaces and space heaters. The three main hazards indoors are electrical, fire and chemical.
Read MoreHome Safety Steps To Add To Your To Do List This Fall
Every season presents its unique home safety issues, and winter more than any other. In addition to the outside hazards from snow and ice, indoor hazards peculiar to winter must be addressed as well. In most homes, winter means combustion: Gas-fired furnaces provide reliable heat at competitive costs, and wood-burning fireplaces are a secondary source…
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