Need Allergy Solutions for Your Home? Make it F.R.E.S.H.

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If you are one of the millions who suffer from seasonal allergies, your home should be a sanctuary of comfort and relief. Surprisingly, many homes actually make symptoms worse. That’s because pollen, dust, dander and other typical allergens can get into your home, and circulate through the HVAC system. Fortunately, there are measures you can…

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How Can I Tell If My Heating System Needs Repair?

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When the weather turns cooler in Georgia, people find themselves looking to their heating system to stay warm and comfortable. It’s important to make sure that your heating system is ready for the cold weather. Of course, one of the best ways to do that is by making sure that your system gets the proper…

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Fireplace Safety Tips For Wood and Gas Fireplaces

Today’s fireplaces are much different than those of days past. Older fireplaces were primarily constructed of masonry flues that were double-lined and strongly constructed to ensure decades of trouble-free use with the occasional cleaning. Fireplaces today are designed using pre-fab, high-tech methods that rely on metal flues and lightweight metal casings that are much more…

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How to Tell if Your Air Conditioning System Needs Repair

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  Even in the South, once spring arrives we turn our attention to getting our homes ready for the summer months ahead. Getting our lawns and backyards ready for fun in the summer sun, cleaning out rain gutters, and getting maintenance for your air conditioning system are all great ways to welcome spring and prepare…

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5 Ways to Winterize Your Home

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  Winter’s in full-swing! Do you really need to “winterize” your home here in the South? You do! Before the cold really sets in, do these five things to ensure your house is fully prepared for the elements.   1. Find Your Drafts Take a spin around your home to look for drafts coming in…

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The Supply and Demand of the HVAC Service Industry

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In the heating and air conditioning service industry, it is oftentimes difficult to predict the level of demand from day to day. This, coupled with the seasonal nature of the industry, makes for an interesting scheduling department to say the least. On-demand service is another term for this type of ‘not next week, not tomorrow,…

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What is Your Emergency Plan When the Power Goes Out?

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After several weeks of warmer-than-usual weather, a cold front has finally arrived here in Atlanta. With the temperature below freezing, the only thing we’re missing is a little bit of precipitation before it’s time to start thinking about the chances that an ice storm might strike your area.  Our city does have an effective early…

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Fall Maintenance Advice

Atlanta Fall Home Maintenance 2013 Fall season is a good time to get maintenance items accomplished at your home. The weather is cool and crisp in Atlanta. This climate makes it easy to work on needed home improvements. What do you need to focus on this fall season? Here’s a simple list for you to…

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Summer Vacation Tips

  Vacation Advice for your Home What are some great summer vacation tips for Atlanta residents, or Georgians in general? What vacation advice should Atlantans take to heart concerning their homes while away? This short piece will give you a number of common sense summer vacation tips, but without application, they mean nothing. First of…

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