by Chip | Aug 20, 2020 | Home Safety
Different people feel temperature in different ways. You may be perfectly comfortable while someone else in the house is shivering. Sometimes, it’s just a matter of personal preference, but there are also a number of legitimate medical reasons why some people...
by Chip | Jul 16, 2020 | Home Safety
Is your home protected from the hazards of HVAC fires? House fires related to heating and cooling systems may be more common than you think. Most of the time, these units run quietly and safely in the background of our lives, keeping our homes comfortable. However,...
by Chip | May 28, 2020 | Home Safety
The HVAC system in your home is designed for safe, reliable operation. Nevertheless, things can go wrong, especially as the equipment ages or if you fail to get preventative maintenance through the years. The result can be HVAC safety hazards that you should address....
by Chip | Sep 10, 2019 | Home Safety
If you haven’t yet made sure that your Indiana home’s HVAC system is babyproofed, this is a good time to do so. Your newborn might not be old enough to crawl or walk around at this time, but you’ll need to start worrying about injuries and other accidents once that...
by Chip | Jul 5, 2018 | Home Safety
The link between dryer safety and proper dryer ventilation becomes clear almost 3,000 times each year. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, that’s the average number of dryer fires that occur in this country every year. These fires cause about $35 million in...
by Chip | May 29, 2018 | Home Safety
Effective mosquito repellant techniques can help make the summer less painful and even lower the threat of dangerous diseases. Mosquito bites are associated with transmission of West Nile virus, the Zika virus and viral encephalitis. Outside, keep tall grass and weeds...