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How the Smart Home Can Work for You While on Vacation

Smart homes have been around for 20 years, but recent developments in technology have greatly improved them. Remote devices now control more than lights and thermostats. Now it’s easy to watch and control smart devices on your smartphone or tablet. That means you’re in charge even when you’re away from the house — which comes
How to Clean an Outside Air Conditioner Unit—Without Paying a Pro

It’s officially spring, which means it’s time to get your air conditioner ready for cooling season. Can you believe it? Your outdoor air conditioning unit has been sitting outside this whole time, collecting a year’s worth of dirt and debris around its cooling fins. Imagine your body is wrapped in a fuzzy, wool blanket on
How the PG&E Bankruptcy Affects Northern California Homeowners

On Jan. 14, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), the primary gas and electric provider for Northern California, said that it would be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to an estimated $30 billion of liability for wildfires in the state during 2017 and 2018. This news affects our company, our community, and our customers. Here’s what
4 New Year’s Resolutions for the Home

The beginning of February is the time when you begin to reevaluate your new year’s resolutions. What were they again? While you may have made promises to yourself that this year will be different, you’re probably beginning to feel guilty that your life hasn’t changed much and you have the same old habits as last year. Well,
3 Things That Are Not on Your Holiday Wish List but Probably Should Be

We can pretty much guarantee that these items aren’t at the top of your holiday wish list. But maybe they should be. Instead of a new smartphone, TV or tablet that will be outdated within 6 months, how about putting one of these high-efficiency home improvements on the top of your list? Programmable or Smart
8 Hacks for the Home to Save Money and Energy

It’s important to take a look at your home and property to get it ready for the upcoming seasonal changes. Some things need to be done monthly, others quarterly and biannually, and some annually. Many are best done during the beginning of a season change, but they are all designed to keep your home operating
Why Choose a Diamond Certified Contractor?

You know how important to is to choose a licensed, skilled technician to work on your residential heating and cooling equipment. That’s why the process of finding the right contractor can cause some clients anxiety. Who to trust? Working with a Diamond Certified company is one solid way to ensure that you will be getting
Summer Home Maintenance Checklist

Love it or not, summer’s here. That means a rise in heat humidity, storms, and energy bills! Luckily, some simple summer maintenance can help you ward off expensive home repairs, prevent water damage, and save you time, energy, and money. Follow this summer maintenance checklist to help increase savings and prevent small issues from growing
How to Inspect and Replace a Sacrificial Anode Rod (Every 3-5 Years)

When there’s no sacrificial metal left on the anode rod, your water heater tank can rust out, eventually causing it to burst. Anode rods generally can last about three to five years but it really depends mostly on the quality of your water and how much water travels through your water heater. By checking the condition