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Often when thinking about replacing or repairing your furnace or air conditioning system, your decision comes down to choosing between the upfront cost of an entirely new unit, or the expense of regular upkeep, and often unanticipated repairs. The information below can help you better determine…
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Dear Friend,
Although this winter in the Comanche, Cotton, and Stephens Counties got off to a brisk and breezy start, we know our local weather is just starting to get cold. Pretty soon (if not already by the time you are reading this) we will be back to that familiar pattern of frigid and windy…
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One of the most popular types of central heating and cooling in Oklahoma are split systems. Most likely, you have a split system in your home without even realizing it. It’s called a split system because the components of the system are split, containing an outdoor air conditioning unit and an…
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Do you ever feel cold drafts or dramatic swings in temperature when your equipment isn’t running? Have you ever awoke sweating so much that you needed to sleep the rest of the night on the couch just to say cool? Do find it difficult to keep one area of your house comfortable while the rest of the…
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Summer is nearly here and as many of you are keenly aware, Oklahoma heat can be unforgiving. If you haven’t started to prepare for the cooling season, let today be the day. Odds are, your air conditioner hasn’t been used since last summer. If you are concerned about your comfort, budget, and energy…
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Depending on your skill level, do-it-yourself home repair or improvements aren’t a bad idea. Many times, when it comes to your home’s heating, cooling, air quality or plumbing, those tasks are best left to a professional. We’ve compiled a list of common mistakes and poor choices homeowners make…
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If you’re looking to replace the air conditioner in your Lawton area home, you’re probably looking for the most cost-effective and efficient option available. SEER ratings offer a measured standard for energy efficiency and can be a good way to guide you through the process of getting an AC…
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We see it all the time: Lawton area homeowners sticking by their old air conditioners even when the relationship is hurting their wallet.
So we’ve collected the most common excuses we hear from homeowners who have decided to stay with their old air conditioner. Are you making these excuses, too?
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In the internet age where there are multitudes of how-to tutorials for any home improvement project, you may be tempted to do it yourself (DIY). But how do you know which projects you can handle and which ones you should leave to the professionals?
The following tips will help you evaluate the…
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According to estimates by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), your home’s indoor air quality could be up to 100 times worse than the air outside. Pollen, dust mites, mold spores, bacteria and mildew are just a few of the common airborne contaminants plaguing your Lawton area home.
Such…
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While leaks in your air ducts can be problematic alone, the leaks can contribute to a whole host of other problems that can cost you money and compromise your health. Having your air ducts sealed helps eliminate opportunities for harmful airborne contaminants to enter your ducts and posing a risk…
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As summer nears in Lawton, Oklahoma, it may seem like everyone is talking about the importance of annual air conditioning tune-ups. In fact, even ENERGY STAR, the U.S. Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and local utilities recommend the yearly tune-ups.
But is it all…
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In case you missed it, check out the article highlighting Pippin Brothers. Local paper, The Sunday Constitution wrote an article titled "Retailers ready for energy stimulus" discussing how the rebate program will work:"A consumer who wants to replace an older model appliance to an Energy Star-rated…
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Our furnace repair technicians are friendly, experienced and personable. Yet, we understand that you probably want to keep them away from your Lawton area home this winter. After all, no one wants the inconvenience and cost of an unplanned furnace repair.
These tips will save you money and headache…
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Imagine for a moment that you’re jogging, but, instead of breathing normally, you have to breathe through a straw. Sounds crazy right? Trying to force so much air through such a small opening would easily tire you out and may even cause some health issues if you did it every day.Well, that’s what…
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It’s no secret – we strongly believe you should have your heating and air conditioning equipment maintained regularly.
We’ve written about it before.
But we’re not the only ones urging Lawton-area homeowners to have their furnaces and air conditioners maintained.
It’s also recommended by your…
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As summer starts and the temperatures continue to rise, Lawton area residents who have an air conditioner that no longer runs correctly are left with this age-old question:
“Should I pay for more repairs or just buy a new one?”
The answer (as with most complicated questions) is: it depends.
But we…
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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…
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Are you away from your home more than a couple hours each day? If so, you are a prime candidate to save money on your monthly energy bills with a programmable thermostat. Why are you spending money to keep your home at a comfortable temperature even when you aren’t home?
What are programmable…
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It’s not uncommon for homeowners to purchase a new furnace, air conditioner, or water heater and opt out of extended warranties and maintenance contracts. Typically, naïve assumptions and misunderstandings about manufacturer warranties are the main reasons behind such decisions. Understanding the…
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If the thought of running your furnace even another day makes your wallet ache and your stomach turn, maybe it’s time you look at ways to help your furnace heat your home without spending extra money. More often than not when a homeowner complains of high heating bills, it’s not the furnace that is…
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When your furnace isn’t working correctly, or just stops heating your home altogether, don’t panic. It’s probably not the furnace itself that is failing; it’s likely something else causing the furnace not to work. Every heating season, we get hundreds of calls from people complaining about…
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Just like your vehicle, your home’s equipment requires regular maintenance to continue running correctly. If routine tune-ups are ignored, you could find yourself looking at major repair or replacement costs down the road.
At Pippin Brothers, we believe maintenance is one of the most…
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Do you have rooms in your home that are too hot or too cold no matter what you do? Installing a zoned heating or cooling system may be the solution to eliminating those frustrating hot and cold spots.
What is Zoning?Zoning refers to breaking up your home into different areas for purposes of heating…
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Today it’s so easy to spend more money than necessary when keeping your home comfortable. While there are many things you can do to save money on your energy costs, calling on Pippin Brothers can help you see significant savings, increased comfort and reliability.
Increase Efficiency, Reduce Your…
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So, you turned on your heating and cooling system, and you noticed something strange: one of your rooms isn’t heating or cooling properly.To your dismay, you noticed that there’s little to no air coming out of the supply air vent opening! You check the other rooms and they’re getting air just fine…
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Is your outside AC unit not running? Perhaps the fan inside the furnace unit runs, but you aren’t feeling cool air coming out of your vents? Before you scramble to phone to call a residential AC repairman near you, there are a few things you can do to get your air conditioner back up and running.…
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Just great. It’s cold as penguin’s beak outside and now your furnace is blowing cold air (sometimes intermittently) out the air vents.
Why is this happening?
There are a few causes of this issue.
1) The thermostat fan is set to “ON”
“ON” means the furnace’s blower is running constantly—whether…
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Pippin Brothers Home Services happily services the Greater Lawton, Fort Sill, and Duncan, Oklahoma area. If your house is uncomfortable; wasting energy; has plumbing problems or if you want to avoid breakdowns or verify everything in your home is working as it should, give us call at 580-699-5662.…
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Let's face it, water leaking from anywhere inside your home is never a good sign. And from your home’s air conditioner? Yeah, that’s frightening and confusing. The good news: You’re not alone.Many homeowners in humid summer climates like Lawton, OK have the same problem—and we’re…
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Why Your Air Conditioner is Turning On and OffIf your air conditioner is turning on and off frequently, you’re experiencing something called short cycling, one of the most common air conditioning problems among homeowners.It can also be the most costly—that is, if it’s not caught and fixed in time.…
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Do you hear a ‘boom’ from your furnace when it starts up? Please don’t ignore it!Your furnace is most likely experiencing “delayed ignition.” This can severely damage your furnace and burn you if you’re not careful.What is delayed ignition?When your thermostat calls for heat from the furnace, a gas…
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Everybody loves the sweet smells of air sprays, scented candles and plug-ins.But that sweet smell could lead to bitter health issues. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) study Hidden Hazards of Air Fresheners, 12 of 14 air fresheners they tested contained phthalates.…
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Oklahoma’s weather has been especially cold this winter. And, as a result, we’ve seen more costly home repairs than usual.
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Here are some simple ways to prevent most of the problems we’ve seen.
Clean out your gutters
Although we don’t get a lot of precipitation…
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Is your air conditioner's inside unit covered in ice? Is frost building up on the refrigerant lines? Are you getting very little air from your vents?There are a variety of things that could cause this, but we’ll cover the 2 biggest ones. But first, turn off your air conditioning system.…
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AC blowing hot or warm air? Want to figure out what the problem is before calling an air conditioning professional? This article is for you.While there are many, many reasons your air conditioner is blowing hot air, we’ll run through the most common causes that you can fix or diagnose on your own.…
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Unfortunately, there are some less-than-honorable people and companies in the HVAC industry.
If you don’t want to get ripped off, here are some tips to choosing a good furnace repair company.
Don’t wait until you need a repair
When your furnace breaks down, it’s an emergency. So you’re more likely…
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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)…
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“The whole is more than the sum of its parts.” While this famous quote from Aristotle is usually applied to people, it also holds true for your home. Each part of your home working together can accomplish much more (for better comfort, healthier air, and with lower energy bills) than each part…
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Pippin Brothers Home Services happily services the Greater Lawton, Fort Sill, and Duncan, Oklahoma area. If your house is uncomfortable; wasting energy; has plumbing problems or if you want to avoid breakdowns or verify everything in your home is working as it should, give us call at 580-699-5662.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Nobody wants to spend more money on bills than they need to. But, if you’re not careful, a lot of money can be wasted due to unnecessary energy loss. We’ve compiled some easy and effective ways you can cut down on energy loss and save the money you work so hard to earn.
Control the temperature…
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Whether it’s a local news anchor, your favorite home magazine or even your neighbor, as the temperatures continue to rise everyone seems to be an expert on staying cool and saving money. Unfortunately, popular air conditioning tips tend to become misconstrued and often misleading.
At Pippin…
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Sometimes your air conditioner can appear to be running just fine, but still isn’t doing its job to cool your home. When this happens, there can be several possible causes that prevent your air conditioner from keeping you cool. We’ve listed a few below.
Ductwork – Ductwork is one of the most…
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The heat comes early in the Lawton, Oklahoma area, and chances are, you’ve already begun using your air conditioner. Before the hot, muggy heat really grabs ahold of you, make sure your air conditioner is ready to perform all summer long.
Schedule a Tune-Up. Just like your car, your air…
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As the busy holiday season approaches, make sure your home is ready. Whether you’re expecting guests or planning to spend the holidays quietly at home here in Lawton, there are things you can do to stay comfortable while saving money and keeping energy costs low.
We’ve compiled a list of reminders…
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It isn’t all that unusual for many of us to carry on without taking any notice of how our furnaces are performing. That is, until it stops working. When a furnace finally gives up, it’s usually lack of maintenance that is to blame.
The concept of maintaining your furnace is somewhat foreign to…
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Pippin Brothers Home Services happily services the Greater Lawton, Fort Sill, and Duncan, Oklahoma area. If your house is uncomfortable; wasting energy; has plumbing problems or if you want to avoid breakdowns or verify everything in your home is working as it should, give us call at 580-699-5662.…
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Especially when you have never had the need to call a HVAC contractor or plumber before, selecting the right company can be difficult. There are a lot of companies to choose from out there, but how do you know you’re selecting one that is trustworthy and will do the job right?
While a flashy ad in…
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As we begin the transition from the cooling season into the heating season, many families begin to think about the impact soaring energy costs will have on their budget this winter. While the weather outside can certainly be unpredictable, the climate inside your home doesn’t have to be.…
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Every spring we begin our traditional spring-cleaning regimen and work to rid our homes of dust and clutter. Despite our best efforts, improving our indoor air quality is a task often left unaddressed. This season, spring isn’t the only thing in the air. Allergens like dust, pollen, pet dander,…
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Today there are many products available to help you improve your indoor air quality. Sometimes though, products aren’t enough. Often overlooked, the ductwork inside your home can be a major contributor to the purity of your air. Dirty air ducts can lead to a whole host of air quality issues. For…
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Is your furnace only blowing lukewarm air rather than hot air? Here are some reasons this could be happening.The thermostat is set to “on” rather than “auto”When your thermostat is set to “on”, the fan in your heating and air conditioning system will run constantly—even when your furnace isn’t…
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Pippin Brothers Home Services happily services the Greater Lawton, Fort Sill, and Duncan, Oklahoma area. If your house is uncomfortable; wasting energy; has plumbing problems or if you want to avoid breakdowns or verify everything in your home is working as it should, give us call at 580-699-5662.…
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Have you noticed a banging noise coming from your walls when you flush a toilet or run your washing machine?This is known as “water hammer” and can be quite a nuisance. Let’s look at why this happens and how you can fix it.Why water hammer happensTo understand what causes water hammer, think…
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Here’s a burning question we hear from Lawton, Oklahoma homeowners: “Why won’t my furnace shut off?”
To answer this, we need to know what you mean by that since it can be interpreted in different ways.
Do you mean the furnace blower (fan) won’t turn off? Or do you mean the furnace burners won’t…
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Is your furnace ready for Oklahoma’s cold weather? The best time to prepare is now before you need it. That way you can prevent having a costly breakdown on a frigid cold night.
Here are 3 ways to prepare your furnace for fall and beyond.
1) Turn it on before you need it
You haven't used your…
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An AC that keeps tripping your breaker is a serious problem.
Breakers help prevent electrical fires and electrocution by shutting off the flow of electricity to parts of your home when there’s a short circuit or too much electrical current flowing through them.
So if your AC causes your breaker to…
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Pippin Brothers Home Services happily services the Greater Lawton, Fort Sill, and Duncan, Oklahoma area. If your house is uncomfortable; wasting energy; has plumbing problems or if you want to avoid breakdowns or verify everything in your home is working as it should, give us call at 580-699-5662.…