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Springtime Propane Safety Tips for Pennsylvania Homeowners
admin April 18, 2022
Propane is one of the safest sources of energy for homeowners, and with it being widely used during the spring thanks in no small part to its versatility, we know it’s important that our customers understand how to maintain propane’s streak of safety! Check out some springtime propane safety tips, and share them with your friends and neighbors who use propane. Know how to shut off the propane supply both at the main tank and at each propane appliance. If you’re unsure how to do this, please contact us so that we may assist you! Familiarize yourself and anyone else in your home with the smell of propane, which is similar to that of a rotten egg odor or skunk spray, in order to better detect propane leaks. Follow the tips below on what to do if you detect a propane leak! Never store propane cylinders in an enclosed area, such as a basement, garage or shed. Store them outdoors, and always in an upright position. Install carbon monoxide (CO) detectors on every level in your home, paying particular attention to bedrooms. Maintain them according to manufacturer’s instructions. If severe weather is in the forecast, make sure you have enough propane in your tank for at least a week after the weather is supposed to let up. If you have a propane-fueled backup generator, be sure to have it serviced at least once a year. Take the time to also review these steps with your family and develop a plan of action in case of a propane leak: Extinguish all smoking materials and any other open flames or sources of ignition. Everyone should vacate the area. Move away without using any electrical switches, appliances, thermostats or telephones Close the gas shutoff valve on the propane tank, if safe to do so Call Harris Comfort and/or your local fire department from a mobile phone or a neighbor’s telephone after you have left the area Do not re-enter the area until a qualified Harris Comfort technician or first responder says it is clear Be sure to have a Harris Comfort technician come and inspect your equipment, to ensure another leak won’t occur when the propane is turned back on If you’re a homeowner who relies on propane to fuel their home, we hope you find these tips helpful! And don’t forget to keep your propane-fueled springtime plans in motion by signing up for automatic propane deliveries! Contact us online or call to enroll today....
Air Conditioning Tune-Ups for Humidity Control
admin April 18, 2022
Pennsylvania homeowners know all too well that the heat isn’t the only thing causing discomfort during the summer – humidity plays a big role in that as well! In fact, one of the most important functions of an air conditioning system, other than keeping the home cool, is proper humidity control. However, if an air conditioning system isn’t up to date on all of its maintenance, it could fail to provide that crucial function! This can be detrimental to your summer comfort because improperly balanced moisture within the home can cause… The growth of mold that can cause respiratory irritation, asthma attacks and other illnesses Damage to wooden floors, furniture, and the structure of a home Keeping the body from cooling off naturally, causing you to turn up the AC and increasing utility bills Infestation of bugs and critters that thrive in humid conditions Damage to expensive electronic devices such as cellphones, computers and televisions In addition to keeping the home comfortable with balanced humidity, a well-maintained air conditioning system will: Run more efficiently, saving homeowners on their utility costs Be less likely to break down unexpectedly Reduce the need for intermittent repairs and keep the associated costs low Improve the overall air quality inside the home Summer’s coming – are you ready? Make sure your air conditioning system is! Call or contact us online to schedule your air conditioning system tune-up. Don’t forget to ask about our Special offer on a 14-point Central Air Clean & Check, which expires on June 30, 2021!...
Be the Cool House on the Block with an AC Tune-Up
admin March 19, 2021
Things seem to be warming up, that means it’s just a matter of time before cooling equipment starts seeing a lot of usage again. Is your air conditioning system ready for its time to shine? You don’t have to go into the spring and summer unsure about the condition of your AC, instead you can rely on regular maintenance from Harris Comfort to set your mind at east!...
