Do you know why it’s important to maintain your gas fireplace? As winter approaches, fireplace maintenance tasks become more important as we start to use our fireplaces more often for warmth and comfort. Without proper gas fireplace maintenance, problems can occur. Dirt and dust build-up can clog the ports of your fireplace and gaskets can wear out, potentially allowing dangerous carbon monoxide to leak into your home. Plus,
Read moreFor over 130 years, water heaters have been helping us keep ourselves and our homes clean. Before this invention, we would heat water over a fire, on a stove or with the help of natural gas. Now it’s as simple as installing a tank and letting it do the work. But how do water tanks work exactly? How Do Water Tanks Work? Whether they run on electricity or a
Read moreAir conditioning is a real benefit when it comes to surviving our hot and humid summers. But if you’re wondering “why is my AC fan constantly running?” you need to call in a professional right away, as this can drive up your utility bills. Plus, one broken part can quickly start to wear on another. If it’s particularly
Read moreThere are different types of furnaces, but most use a common furnace filter size. So, before replacing your filter, you need to know which size and type you need. Your brand of furnace may need an electrostatic or media filter of a specific size. Look at the old furnace filter to see which size and type it uses. Don’t overlook the importance
Read moreCentral Air Conditioners are designed to remove heat and humidity from inside your home. The system consists of an evaporator coil located in the plenum above the furnace, a condenser unit located outside and refrigerant lines to connect the evaporator coil to condenser unit. The evaporator coil removes humidity and there is a drain pipe
Read moreWondering how to keep your basement warm in summer even with the AC running? When summer kicks in, the last thing you want to feel uncomfortable with is the heat. Cranking up the AC seems like the only solution for cooling yourself on those hot and humid summer days. Although the upstairs levels may feel
Read moreBuying the right sized air conditioner is important. You might be tempted to buy a larger air conditioner thinking that will be the best way to keep your home cool. Or maybe you want to try and save a few bucks by picking up an AC that’s on the smaller size. In either case you’re
Read moreWondering if you should turn your AC off when you’re not home? Find out the answer from Appleby Systems. Should I Turn my AC Off When I’m Not Home? Energy consumers are taking an active interest in energy efficiency in an effort to save money on monthly utility bills and also to help save
Read moreThe warm weather is certainly welcome but it’s not always consistent. Fluctuations in spring weather can actually be very frustrating; you may need a hat and gloves one day and then get away with shorts and a t-shirt the next. Inside your home, changing spring weather is a dilemma too. Is it safe to turn
Read moreHomes are built more airtight than in the past. To counterbalance this, we need to have air exchange systems in our homes. EVR and HRV are the two main systems commonly used in homes today. What is HRV? HRV stands for Heat Recovery Ventilation. This style of system takes the heat that is in stale
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