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REASONS TO USE A PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT
According to Energy Star, heating and cooling a home can account for over 50 percent of the home’s total energy use. That’s why many homeowners are trying to save more energy on heating and cooling as it can noticeably decrease their electricity bills. If you are one of those homeowners,
GARBAGE DISPOSAL MAINTENANCE TIPS
The garbage disposal is a great appliance to have in your kitchen. With just a switch, the disposal will pulverize and drain away any small scraps of food that you were too lazy to throw in the garbage. It’s convenient, quick and we all love it. However, garbage disposals can
REASONS WHY YOUR LIGHTS ARE FLICKERING
When the lights in your home start flickering, your first thought might be that something out of a horror movie is about to happen. However, the reasons for your lights flickering aren’t (usually) paranormal—they’re electrical and generally pretty harmless. But if the flickering has become more insistent, you might need
5 WAYS TO UNCLOG YOUR TOILET
Need to unclog your toilet? You’ve come to the right place! The plumbers at OnTime are here to share our expert tips on removing obstructions from your toilet’s drain. Read on for more! Plunging If your toilet is clogged, the first thing you probably do is reach for your plunger.
FURNACE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST: HOW IMPORTANT IS FURNACE MAINTENANCE?
With the winter season finally here, many Alabama residents are busy putting up holiday decorations, frantically Christmas shopping and, of course, doing any home appliance maintenance. Since your HVAC system is one of your most frequently used home appliances, it’s important to make sure it is ready for the colder
4 REASONS WHY YOUR AC IS CONSTANTLY RUNNING
If you aren’t an HVAC technician or you don’t spend your time googling air conditioning systems, you might not know that your AC cools your home in cycles. To effectively provide cooling, your AC should cycle 2-3 times an hour, and in milder weather, each cycle should last between 10-15
SHOULD I TURN MY AC OFF DURING MY SUMMER VACATION?
With summer in full swing, many people are leaving their homes to go on vacation. If you are one of those people, you probably have a whole list of things to do and a hundred thoughts running through your head. One of them is most likely the nagging question: Should
5 TIPS TO LOWER YOUR WATER BILL THIS SUMMER
Summer is almost here, which means you are probably looking forward to getting out in the sun and making the most of the season. But what you’re probably not looking forward to is the spike in your water bill. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average family’s water use
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST ZONING METHOD FOR YOUR HVAC SYSTEM
There are so many important benefits that come from upgrading to a zoning system to heat and cool your home. However, choosing the wrong method for your house can undermine the energy and money savings you stand to gain from a zoning system upgrade. Are you wondering how you can
10 REASONS TO USE A GEOTHERMAL COOLING SYSTEM
With so many strides being made in clean energy, the options for renewable energy HVAC systems are bountiful. Among the many clean energy systems on the market, one of the most celebrated is geothermal heating and cooling. Are you wondering if this is the right upgrade for you? Well, OnTime