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Smoke detectors are inexpensive devices that alert your family in case of house fires and save countless dollars in property damage every year. It’s important to periodically check the Smoke detectors to ensure they are in proper working condition. Typically, you should check your smoke detectors according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Let’s get into the specifics of…

What Causes the Suction Line to Freeze Up? Refrigerants have two copper lines that connect the indoor evaporator coil and the outdoor heat pump. The suction line is the larger tube that has insulation. It carries cool gas under low pressure from the indoor evaporator to the outdoor compressor. The suction line is also called…

We’ve all heard this infamous phrase, and as much as we hate it, it is very true- especially here in the humid South. Here in Central Kentucky, we are not truly an air-conditioning climate, but we are considered a “de-humidification” climate. This means our air-conditioner’s #1 job is to dehumidify our homes all while cooling…

When you’re AC system isn’t working at full capacity, there are many potential culprits that could be causing the problems. Two possible suspects are the evaporator coil and condenser coils. Most homeowners in Lexington aren’t sure which coil is which or what they do, but we’ve created an in-depth guide to help you tell the…

If the answer is “Yes!”, it might be time to replace your smoke detector. The life expectancy of smoke alarms is generally 8-10 years, after which point their sensors can begin to lose sensitivity. Don’t be tricked into a false sense of security. Keep your home safe and your family protected by ensuring your smoke detectors…

Unfortunately, the short answer is yes. In fact, it’s the leading cause of cancer for nonsmokers in the United States. For smokers, radon comes in second and contributes to an already-dangerous health situation. Radon comes from the soil as uranium breaks down in nature. Found everywhere in the world, radon levels can vary depending on the…

Radon is a radioactive gas that leaks out of the ground. Outside, radon is found in such small concentrations that the air outside is able to dilute it enough so it becomes harmless. In our homes, however, radon gas can become trapped and build up to levels that can harm our lungs. WHY IS RADON HARMFUL…

I constantly get this question from homeowners in the greater Lexington, KY, area, and the answer is almost always, “Yes!” Almost — but more about that later. Are you in Central Kentucky? Call us at 859-687-0553 – we’d love to chat with you about your furnace needs. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF RUNNING MY FURNACE FAN? Better circulation of heated…

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from uranium in the soil. Although it exists in trace amounts all over the world, it can cause significant health problems if you happen to have a high concentration of it in your home. It’s dangerous because you can’t smell, see, or taste radon. As a…