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Conservation Tips to Prepare for Warmer Weather
admin June 18, 2015
Daily temperatures are still dipping into single digits and warm weather seems like a distant dream, but daylight savings time and spring are right around the corner! It’s important to be prepared for the higher temperatures, especially since Farmer’s Almanac projects a hot and dry summer for Pennsylvania. Don’t wait until you’re complaining about the heat and humidity to take advantage of the following conservation tips, designed to help keep your energy bills low. Insulate and weather-strip your house to keep cooled air inside. Rearrange your furniture so that your vents remain unblocked and cool air can circulate freely. Install reflective coating to redirect sunlight away from your home. Make sure the output of your air conditioner is right for the size of your room or house to ensure optimum efficiency and comfort. Get a programmable thermostat and set it to adjust the air conditioner around your schedule. Contact us and visit the energy saving tips page on our website for more warm weather conservation tips....
Avoid Frozen Pipes This Winter
admin June 18, 2015
As nighttime temperatures fall into the single digits, there’s more of a chance that water will freeze inside your pipes. Frozen water can lead to even the strongest pipes bursting and causing severe water damage inside your home. The most vulnerable pipes are those located outside your home’s heated spaces, such as those in your crawl space. Here are some tips offered by the American Red Cross to keep pipes from freezing: Drain water from pipes that you don’t use during the winter – Leaving water in pipes that lead to your swimming pool or sprinklers often leads to frozen pipes. Insulate your pipes – Pipe insulation can keep the pipes in the unheated areas of your home, such as the basement, crawl space, attic or garage, from getting cold enough to allow the water to freeze. Close your garage door - Keep your garage door closed if there are water supply lines in the garage. Open kitchen and bathroom cabinets – This will allow heated air to reach the pipes leading to the sink. Let water drip – In extreme cold temperatures, even a slight flow of water through a pipe can prevent it from freezing. Keep your home warm – Do not set your thermostat below 55 degrees, even if you are out for the day or on a vacation. If you think you have a frozen pipe that has yet to burst, turn on the faucets and contact us. If a pipe has already burst, shut off the main valve and cut water supply to the house. Do not attempt to thaw pipes with a torch or open flame....
Install an Emergency Home Generator
admin June 18, 2015
Heavy snow during winter storms can cause power outages. Don’t get stuck without in the dark! Contact us to get an emergency back-up generator installed with the superior level of service you've come to expect from Harris Comfort. We offer generators fueled by propane or natural gas, which will automatically start when the outage begins. This will keep your lights on, allow your home to avoid the perils of extreme temperatures and allow you to escape the costly expense of throwing out spoiled food from a warm fridge. Our generators also come in a variety of power capacities, so we have the perfect solution for every home. Contact us today to learn more about emergency generator installation....
