Dishwasher Backing up Into Your Sink? Common Causes & What to Do Next

dishwasher backing up into sink and clogged sink

If you’ve ever experienced your dishwasher backing up into your sink, you know how frustrating and messy it is. This common household issue can stem from something as simple as a clog to more serious plumbing issues.  Let’s take a look at common reasons why your dishwasher might be backing up into your sink along with practical steps to address … Read More

How to Reset Your Gas or Electric Furnace

How to Reset Gas or Electric Furnace

Resetting your gas or electric furnace is a simple task that can often resolve common issues such as a malfunctioning thermostat or a tripped circuit breaker. Whether you have a gas or electric furnace, knowing how to reset it can save you time and money on unnecessary service calls. Keep reading to learn how to safely reset your furnace to … Read More

3 Things That Cause A/C Failure

Electrical problems, inadequate oil lubricant and blocked suction lines are all things that can cause your AC unit to fail. While these are important to think about, the real failure comes from lack of preventative care for your unit. We have identified the three main things that, on a larger level, cause A/C failure.

Before You Call: Oil Furnace

Check the settings on your thermostat. Make sure the temperature control selector is set above the current room temperature, and the system switch is on the HEAT or AUTO position. The fan switch should be set to ON for continuous airflow or AUTO if you want the blower to operate only while the furnace is operating. Try to get the … Read More

Before You Call: Geothermal Cooling

Check the settings on your thermostat. Make sure the temperature control selector is set above the current room temperature, and the system switch is on the HEAT or AUTO position. The fan switch should be set to ON for continuous airflow or AUTO if you want the blower to operate only while the furnace is operating. Try to get the … Read More

Performance Tune-Up

What we do during a Performance Tune-Up: Performance Furnace Tune-Up Test for carbon monoxide leaks Clean burner assembly Clean ignition assembly Clean blower motor Inspect filtration system Adjust blower components Lubricate moving parts as required Test and adjust safety controls Tighten electrical connections Calibrate thermostat Check flue draft Check combustion Inspect vent piping Inspect humidification system Performance Air Conditioner Tune-Up … Read More

Before You Call: Gas and Oil Boilers

Check the settings on your thermostat. Make sure the temperature control selector is set above the current room temperature, and the system switch is on the HEAT or AUTO position. The fan switch should be set to ON for continuous airflow or AUTO if you want the blower to operate only while the furnace is operating. Try to get the … Read More

Before You Call: Troubleshoot Your Heat Pump

What to do if your heat pump isn’t generating heat. If your heat pump isn’t working properly there are a few simple things you can check before you call us to make a repair.  Here is a simple check list you can use to troubleshoot your heat pump. Check the settings on your thermostat. Make sure the temperature control selector is … Read More

Before You Call: Geothermal Heating

If your Geothermal heat pump isn’t working properly there are a few simple things you can check before you call us to make a repair.  Here is a simple check list you can use to troubleshoot your geothermal heat pump. Check the settings on your thermostat. Make sure the temperature control selector is set above the current room temperature, and the … Read More

Before You Call: Gas Furnace

If your furnace isn’t keeping you warm in the winter, here is a simple checklist you can use to troubleshoot your gas furnace. Check the settings on your thermostat. Make sure the temperature control selector is set above the current room temperature, and the system switch is on the HEAT or AUTO position. The fan switch should be set to … Read More