A flame sensor is a crucial safety element in your furnace. Read on to learn how it keeps your home safe and what you can do to keep it working properly to prevent a furnace malfunction. What Is a Flame Sensor? A flame sensor is a short, thin metallic rod found inside your heating system’s […]
Home Safety Hazards Can Always Crop Up with Your HVAC Unit
While residential heating and cooling systems are designed and engineered to operate as safely as possible, HVAC safety hazards can still occur. Furnaces and air conditioners integrate moving parts, electrical wiring, high temperatures, and toxic substances, and they are installed in certain areas of the home that may present hazards. That’s why maintenance and repair […]
Stay Safe and Save with These Attic Safety Tips
Things Homeowners Need to Know About Refrigerant
Refrigerant is a wondrous substance that has made possible the miracle of modern air conditioning. That said, there are some things you should know about refrigerant than can make your home safer, more efficient and less likely to have an adverse impact on the environment. Read on for helpful tips on refrigerant.
When to Replace Detectors Around Your Home
There was a time when smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were a rarity, but now, most newer homes come with them already installed, while owners of older homes commonly install them. But while most homeowners know you have to either replace batteries or check for loose connections and fraying with wired-in models, a good many […]
It’s Important to Be Prepared for Power Outages
Power outages can happen any time of the year, but in winter we’re particularly vulnerable when ice on power lines causes them to break. It’s a daunting prospect: anywhere from hours to days in your home with no power while frigid temperatures prevail outdoors. Are you prepared for the worst winter can deliver? Here’s a […]
The Detmer And Sons Comfort Assurance Program: Helping You Maximize Your Heating And Cooling Investment
Your heating and cooling systems rely on expensive and complex pieces of equipment, and as such, should be be regularly maintained and treated with care. Because of this, the Ace Hardware Home Services Comfort Assurance Program was developed. Featuring expert service and maintenance at a lower cost, the Ace Hardware Home Services Comfort Assurance Program […]
