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WHAT IS REFRIGERANT?
If you’re a homeowner with a functioning air conditioning system, you probably have a rough idea of what refrigerant is. Most likely, you’re aware that refrigerant is something a technician puts in your AC from time to time. But that’s probably where your knowledge ends—unless you’re an HVAC technician or
WHY IS HVAC MAINTENANCE SO IMPORTANT?
After all the lectures you hear from contractors, you may still be asking: Why is HVAC maintenance so important? Well, here’s what the OnTime Service team has to say on the matter: As your home’s work horse, your HVAC system keeps you warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
8 APPS TO GET ORGANIZED AND SAVE MONEY IN 2019
Spring is a time for fresh starts – so why not clean off the slate by adopting better organizational habits? If you’re looking for ways to organize your time, finances, priorities, and household, you’ve come to the right place! To help you de-clutter your life and budget your time and
8 FAMILY DAY EVENTS IN BIRMINGHAM
There are few things more precious in life than the unconditional love of family. As members of the Birmingham community, the pros at OnTime Service have proudly helped families in this community for years by providing the best home services, from electrical and HVAC to plumbing needs. With that in
THE LATEST IN SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY
If you’re a homeowner, you have probably heard the term “smart home technology” at least once. Smart home technology is essentially a term used to describe any appliances and home features that can be controlled using your smartphone, smart home apps or other connected devices. With just the swipe of
WHY IS MY TOILET RUNNING?
Usually when you flush the toilet, you’ll hear it drip for a for a few seconds. That’s normal for your toilet. However, if you hear your toilet sound like it’s constantly dripping water long after you flushed it, or even before you use it, you might have a bit of
4 SUMMERTIME AC MAINTENANCE TIPS
As we approach the middle of the summer, the weather doesn’t seem to be getting any cooler. The heat and humidity are climbing, which means your AC use has probably increased. During this time, it’s important your AC is well-maintained and properly functioning, so you don’t have to deal with
WHY IS MY AC BLOWING HOT AIR?
Waking up in the morning to an AC that isn’t doing its job is incredibly frustrating. We understand that the last thing you want to deal with in this Alabama heat, is an air conditioner that is blowing hot air. There could be several things wrong with your AC to
HOW TO FIGHT INDOOR ALLERGIES AND BREATHE EASIER AT HOME
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans spend roughly 90% of their time indoors. If you spend most of your day indoors, you are often breathing in air that is circulating through your AC’s ductwork and filter. However, if your AC filter and ductwork are not regularly maintained, you might
HOW TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING THE BASEMENT
Water damage in any area of your home can be a nightmare, but when it infiltrates your basement, the consequences are dire. Not only does your basement provide valuable extra space for storage or as another living space, it lies on top of your house’s foundation. If you want to