Prepare Your Home for Winter

Preparing Your Home for the Winter

Halloween is behind us but many people are spooked by horror stories of winter home damage. Don’t fear the upcoming season – there is still time to prepare your home for a snowy and cold winter. Fred has a few surefire ways to make your home comfortable and safe. Read on for our winter home preparation tips!
Drain All Outdoor Water Systems
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Flushing a Tankless Water Heater with Fred

Tankless Water Heater

Heating water accounts for up to 30% of an average home’s energy budget. Some makers of gas-fired tankless water heaters claim their products can cut your energy costs up to half versus regular storage heaters. If you do go with this option, it will require some maintenance. Specifically, a tankless water heater can collect minerals that build up and erode the walls of your tank’s heating …

Fall Into Pumpkin Season: Getting Your Home Ready

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Before you carve that jack-o-lantern, make sure you and your home are ready for fall by going through this checklist.

Check your heating systems. As we all know, autumn brings cooler temperatures so it’s important to check your heating system. Schedule a professional inspection for your HVAC unit or furnace. If you use a wood burning fireplace, have a professional inspect and clean your …