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Your ceiling fan is so misunderstood. You normally look at it as a secondary option for staying cool in the summer. But it has a purpose in winter, too.
By having your fan spin in reverse (clockwise) on a lower speed setting, you can reduce your heating costs by up to 15%, (or nearly $150 a year), and still maintain the same level of comfort.…
It has been bothering you for awhile.
You know it’s time to replace your furnace because it’s past its prime. Every winter your heating bill is far too high and expensive repairs have been piling up.
So now it’s time to buy a brand spankin’ new furnace that will save you a ton of money through energy efficiency.
So, how do you determine if…
Imagine this scenario: you wake up one winter morning in your home, turn on your faucet and see nothing coming out.
Annoying, right?
Frozen pipes can be a nuisance, but they can be disastrous as well. Because frozen pipes can burst and flood your home with hundreds of gallons of water.
According to research from the Insurance Institute for…
To replace or not to replace, that is the question when it comes to a furnace that has just broken down.
Replacing your furnace too early could be a costly mistake if your it still has some life left in it. So how do you know when it’s the right time to replace?
To help you figure out if you need to replace your furnace, ask yourself these three…
Pippin Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning encourages you to ask us your home HVAC and plumbing question. We recently had a homeowner reach out to us with the following question:We’ve got a problem we can’t find a solution to – one the rooms in our home (the upstairs bedroom) feels hot in the summer and cold in the winter no…
‘Tis the season to be jolly and take advantage of holiday sales. And with such discounted prices, one of your big buys this year might include upgrading to more energy efficient home appliances.
But where do you start for such an important purchase?
One crucially important factor to consider is the appliance’s energy efficiency.
Think about it…
Did you know that, according to research done by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths?
In fact, in 2010 “heating equipment was involved in an estimated 57,100 reported U.S. home structure fires, with associated losses of 490 civilian deaths, 1,530…
As the temperature decreases in the Lawton, Oklahoma area, you fire up your furnace to keep toasty and warm. But did you know heating your air can create other comfort problems?
If your family is experiencing itchy skin, sore throats, bloody noses, respiratory problems or other uncomfortable symptoms, your home could be a victim of dry air.
What…
As the holidays roll around the Lawton, Oklahoma area, so do overnight guests. To truly make them feel at home, go beyond just preparing them a place to sleep and food to eat.
These simple guidelines will help make your house a home for your guests this holiday season.
Fix your plumbing issuesDon’t embarrass yourself or your guest with a…
Routine check ups are a part of life. Dentists recommend yearly check ups, vehicles require regular oil changes and tune-ups, and we endorse annual furnace check ups.
Annual furnace check ups are also recommended by ENERGY STAR, the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Energy and your Lawton, OK utility companies.
3 Ways an…