Home insulation is an essential tool for energy efficiency. If your home isn’t insulated properly, moisture and air can leak through the home. Inadequate moisture control will lead to mold and mildew growth while air leaks will cause your heating and cooling systems to work harder than necessary to keep your home comfortable. Make sure […]

As long as your plumbing is doing its job quietly and efficiently, hidden from view, it’s easy to ignore the system. Neglect your pipes for too long, though, and you’ll end up with clogs and leaks that interfere with your ability to conduct business. Preventive maintenance helps you avoid issues like these and save water, […]

Commercial buildings get a lot of use and because they tend to change hands frequently, they don’t always get the maintenance they need. If you’ve bought or leased an older building for your business, it could have problems lurking behind the walls in the form of old ductwork. All duct systems, no matter how well […]

In the United States, energy costs for commercial and residential buildings account for nearly 40 percent of total energy expenditures. With little hope that these costs will decrease in the foreseeable future, energy efficiency and conservation become increasingly important with each monthly energy bill. A growing trend in construction concentrates on making an entire structure […]

Over time, both residential and commercial sewer lines can deteriorate significantly. Stresses from both underground and above-ground sources can cause sewer pipes to crack, break, or become clogged. When these troubles develop, the usual solution has been to dig up the sewer lines and replace them completely. This option, while effective, can be expensive, inconvenient, […]

Gutter cleaning is important to keep water away from the siding, foundation, and basement. It also prevents wear and tear that can cause your gutters to fail prematurely (gutters have a lifespan of about 20 years). Standing water in the gutters can also attract mosquitoes and other pests. Make sure you clean out your gutters […]

A commercial plumbing system can take a considerable beating, day in and day out. To keep your business open and functional, it’s extremely important that you take these steps to prevent commercial plumbing issues. The following is a brief overview of some of the most common plumbing problems found in commercial settings and what you […]

Radiant heating warms your house from the ground up, eliminating many of the drawbacks of conventional forced-air systems. By heating the floor of a room, radiant heat rises gently into the living space, warming objects and people in direct contact with the floor as well as the air by the principle of convection. Forced-air furnaces […]

Because of Delaware’s snowy winters and warm summers, the improvements you make to your HVAC system will likely pay off year-round. Just seal your ductwork and add some insulation, and you’ll give your system an efficiency boost that will result in greater comfort and lower energy bills. Stop Those Air Leaks You’ll want to seal […]

Tankless water heaters can provide a nearly endless supply of hot water. Traditional water heaters have large tanks that hold water and keep it at a set, hot temperature. When the tank runs empty, the system is out of hot water until the tank is refilled and reheated. When the tank is not being used, […]

Commercial fire alarms represent a large investment in the safety of a company’s employees, customers and business assets. You rely on your fire alarm to protect human life and health while also ensuring your facility, equipment and stock are as safe as possible from the dangers of fire. Like any mechanical or electrical system, however, […]

Even though the lights still come on and the appliances still work when you need them, your home may be ready for an electrical upgrade. The fact is, older homes were built with an electrical system designed for a bygone era that required only a few circuits and no more than 60 amps of power. […]

When investing in a new furnace, it pays to know as much as possible about the fuel that will be producing the heat. The most common fuel-burning furnace options are oil and gas. The following information will give you a brief introduction to the differences between oil and gas furnaces and should help you narrow […]

Maintaining consistent indoor temperatures in your office is an important factor toward employee comfort and productivity. If the office area is too hot or too cold, employees will be unhappy, uncomfortable and distracted. The following information will help you understand why hot and cold spots occur and what you can do to eliminate them if […]

The mercury filled thermostat has been the time-tested thermostat ever since the modern age of forced air home heating. The design hasn’t changed much since the first types were available, and although reliable, they have never been the most efficient way to turn a furnace off and on during the heating season. Although a mercury […]

Ductwork plays a very important role in the heating and cooling of your home. If you notice that the house isn’t as cool in the summer or as warm in the winter as it should be, or if you are experiencing higher energy bills than usual, it might be time to check your ductwork for […]

The term, heating load, refers to the amount of work your heating system has to do to keep your home warm. Anything you can do to reduce its effort saves money and lengthens the life of your system, whether it’s forced-air or radiant heating. The work you do also pays off year-round in a more […]

Winter along the Mid-Altlantic and Northeast coast means cold and damp, the perfect breeding ground for molds, mildew and bacteria that can leave your home smelling musty. Over-the-counter air fresheners might cover those smells for a little while, but they linger, waiting until that fresh lemon scent fades away. There is a better solution for […]