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With colder nightly temperatures upon us here in Oklahoma, you’re probably cranking up the heat in order to stay warm. Is all of the heat from your heating system making your home warmer, or is some of it going straight through your roof? If you are constantly adjusting your thermostat, or if your heating bills are climbing higher and higher, you…
Let’s say you’re walking through your house, and you notice that certain rooms seem to be uncomfortably cold — even with your heating system running constantly. This makes you think about your last heating bill, which was unusually high. What’s the first thing you consider doing to make your home more comfortable and to lower those heating bills?…
There’s never a good time to have a clogged pipe, but during the winter could be one of the worst. Don’t be a hero and try to clear the drain yourself just to save money. A professional will do the job quickly and with more lasting results, and that’s a better investment in the long run for your Lawton home.5 Good Reasons NOT to Do It Yourself1.…
You’ve got a lot on your mind. And while energy efficiency and lower energy bills for your Lawton, Oklahoma, house is important, in the midst of balancing family, work and other commitments, you can sometimes forget to do the things you know are going to help you get there.For example, turning the heat or air conditioning down before you leave for…
Heat pumps are gaining popularity here in the Lawton, Oklahoma area, and for good reason. A heat pump system can both heat and cool your home efficiently, giving you and your family dependable comfort year-round. Because every home has unique heating and cooling needs, it’s important to take the time to select the right heat pump for your home.…
If you live in the Lawton area, your home might not be safe. There could be a silent, lurking danger threatening your home — carbon monoxide, otherwise known as CO.It might seem like when you read a headline about carbon monoxide you think to yourself, “That would never happen in my home.” However, it’s an all too real possibility, especially as…
Summer slips away and the cool air of fall moves in. Flip flops and shorts are gradually replaced by socks and fleece. While you’re pulling out sweaters and preparing to stay warm during autumn’s cool evenings in the Lawton, Oklahoma area, consider doing the same for your house with an insulation upgrade.Insulation is something we tend to think…
If you’re like most homeowners in the Lawton, Oklahoma area, you depend on your air conditioning unit to keep your home comfortable during the hot summer months. But your AC unit may have a problem that could already be affecting its dependability.Is your air conditioning unit seven years old or older? Units manufactured before 2010 may use a…
Running your air conditioner throughout the entire summer can help you stay cool, but over time the air in your home can feel a bit stale. That’s when you might decide to throw open the windows during a cooler evening to get some fresh air — although well-intentioned, you might actually be introducing some problems into your home.
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This summer has already been a hot one, and there are will still be at least a few more weeks of lingering heat. It’s extremely likely that if you’re like most homeowners in the Lawton, OK area, you’ve noticed the spike in your electricity bills over the summer. Thankfully, there are many steps you can take to lower your home’s air conditioning…