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Most homeowners in our Lawton, OK area don’t notice the sounds a furnace makes when it’s operating normally. But when loud and unusual sounds are coming from your furnace, it’s usually a sign that there’s something wrong.Just like your auto mechanic uses sounds to diagnose the problem when your car isn’t working, the sounds from your furnace can…

It’s a scenario that no homeowner ever wants to deal with: You go to turn up your thermostat, only to find that the temperature of your home is steadily decreasing no matter how high you set it at. Dumbfounded, you place your hand near your heating vents—nothing is coming out. It begins to dawn on you that you currently have no heat, while the…

No one should go without heat in Lawton, OK. So if your furnace won’t start, try this troubleshooting checklist before calling your local technician for help. 1) Make sure the thermostat is set to “Heat” And while you’re at it, ensure the temperature is set 5 degrees above the room temperature. 2) Ensure the furnace power switch is set to “On” You…

Most homes in Oklahoma are not as safe, healthy, comfortable or efficient as they could be. Inadequate insulation, air leakage, bad duct design, and poorly sized HVAC equipment are just a few of the problems that are all-too-common in homes in the area. This can make the prospect of boosting home performance daunting for many homeowners, but…

You may not feel it underneath the warm comforter on your bed, but the nights have been getting cold here in Lawton. Hopefully, your well insulated and heated home hasn’t made the bitter sub-freezing temperatures an issue for your day-to-day life. But if your home’s plumbing is “left out in the cold,” so to speak, it could turn into an expensive…

Time for a new heating system? If you’re like most homeowners here in Lawton, you’re probably doing quite a bit of research before you call your HVAC specialist for a heating replacement.One of the most common questions homeowners ask before a heating replacement is whether they should install a new furnace or go for a dual-purpose heat pump. Here…

High Water Bill?What would you guess is the number-one user of water in your home? Your washing machine? The dishwasher? The bathtubs and showers? Well, you may be surprised to know that the toilet actually outranks them all.According to the Water Research Foundation, toilet flushing in an average household uses about 33 gallons of water per day.…

Stack effect occurs in most homes as a result of pressure differences and flaws in the home’s building envelope. If you’re not careful, it can significantly reduce your home comfort.How It WorksWarm indoor air rises because warm air is less dense than cold air.Warm air enters the attic and escapes through air leaks.A vacuum effect pulls cold…

Unless you live alone, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced waiting for the shower, taking a cool or cold shower or missing your chance to shower all together. Getting out the door in the morning can be challenging enough, especially with buses to catch, lunches to pack, phone calls to field and lost homework to find.While missing a shower in…

Sweaty ductwork in your home will decrease the efficiency of your heating and cooling systems and create opportunities for mold and mildew growth on ceilings and walls, and in your attic, basement or crawlspace. Mold and mildew are not just unsightly and smelly, they’re also structurally detrimental to your home and extremely hazardous to your…