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Video – Should I Set My Thermostat to ON or AUTO?

March 30, 2024
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On most thermostats, you can choose between On or Auto for your fan setting. On tells your HVAC unit to run its fans all the time, even when the air isn’t being heated or cooled.

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Video – Does Indoor Air Quality Affect My Pet?

February 29, 2024
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Protect your pets from indoor air pollution by changing your air filters regularly.

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Video – What Is Carbon Monoxide?

January 30, 2024
What Is Carbon Monoxide?

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odorless, tasteless gas. It is formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon, or the incomplete burning of natural gas and other things that contain carbon. It can often be mixed with other gasses with odors. Carbon monoxide can result from the burning of any of these, gasoline, kerosene, oil, propane, coal, wood and other things. It is also a byproduct of an internal combustion engine.

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Video – Why Is My HVAC Unit Making Unusual Noises?

December 29, 2023
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If you hear any unusual noise coming from your HVAC unit, please turn it off and call us. Don’t attempt any kind of repair without consulting an HVAC certified technician first.

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Video – 5 Questions to Ask Your HVAC Contractor

December 6, 2023
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Your heating and cooling system is one of the most significant investments you’ll make in your home. Be sure to do some research before you buy anything to get the most value for your money. And make sure you are working with a company you can trust to do the job right.

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Video – Replace Your Air Filter

October 31, 2023
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Change your HVAC filters regularly, as recommended, which is usually at least every three months. A good HEPA filter will catch the particles before they reach your lungs. There’s so much floating in the air our eyes can’t see, and changing your filter as recommended makes all the difference.

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Video – The Importance of Air Conditioner Maintenance

July 31, 2023
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The best time of year to have your AC serviced is spring, even if you reside in a locale with pretty warm weather all year long.

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Video – Summer AC Check Up

June 30, 2023
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Schedule a clean-check today to make sure your air conditioner runs smoothly this summer.

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Video – How Can I Make My Home More Comfortable?

May 31, 2023
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Is your home always uncomfortable either upstairs and down? You should consider zoning your home!

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Video – Do You Want to Reduce Your Energy Bills?

April 28, 2023
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Upgrade your HVAC equipment to help you save money on your monthly energy bills. Call us today for more information.

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Video – Why Does My Heat Pump Smell Like It’s Burning?

March 31, 2023
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You turn on your heat pump, and you smell something burning. What should you do? Who should you call first, the fire department or your HVAC technician?

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Video – Keep Clean Air During Your Time at Home

February 28, 2023
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Keeping clean air circulating your home is very especially important due to more time spent at home. Contact us today for more information.

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Video – How to Prevent the Pipes in Your Home From Freezing

January 31, 2023
Video - How to Prevent the Pipes in Your Home From Freezing.

Insulate the pipes in your home on exterior walls or in unheated areas such as crawl spaces, garages, basements, and attics.

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Video: What is a Heat Pump?

December 23, 2022
What is a Heat Pump? Image shows illustration of home with heat pump on exterior.

A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside your home to outside or from outside to inside. In the winter a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the summer the process reverses and it will remove heat from your home and transfer it outside similar to an air conditioner.

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Video: How Much Water Does a Leaky Faucet Waste? 

November 30, 2022
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A leaky faucet is a fairly obvious sign that there is something wrong with your plumbing. Signs include soggy floors, foundation cracks, water meter changes, or a mildew smell. One leak in itself doesn’t mean you need new plumbing necessarily but frequent leaks could be a sign of an aging pipe system.

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Video – Keep Clean Air During Your Time at Home

October 28, 2022
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Keeping clean air circulating your home is very especially important due to more time spent at home. Contact us today for more information.

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Video – Energy Saving Tip 6

September 20, 2022
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Cool your home by opening the windows at night and save on your energy bill. The outdoor breeze will keep your home feeling cool.

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Video – Energy Saving Tip 5

August 16, 2022
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Keep your windows closed day and night. This will keep your home cool and prevent your AC from using more energy.

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Video – Energy Saving Tip 4

July 22, 2022
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Using natural light inside is an easy way to save on your energy bill and keep your home cool. Call Dependable Service Plumbing & Air today!

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Video – Energy Saving Tip 3

June 30, 2022
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Close your blinds on sun-facing windows during the day to keep the sun from heating up your home and causing your AC to use more energy.

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Video- Energy Saving Tip 2

May 18, 2022
Video- Energy Saving Tip 2

Turn on your ceiling fan when you’re home while raising the temperature on your thermostat to save energy costs and keep your home feeling cool. Make sure that your fan is rotating counter clockwise to blow the air straight down and therefore feel cool.

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Video- Energy Saving Tip 1

April 25, 2022
Video- Energy Saving Tip 1

It is no secret that your oven will toast your house up and cooking on a cold day is nice sometimes, but on a hot day it will warm your house up in an unnecessary way. Try to utilize the opportunity you might have to cook outside.

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