Heating
Is the Almanac Right?
Everyone loves to talk about the weather. Recently, we’ve heard the same report from several different people that there’s a prediction we are in for a colder-than-normal winter this year…
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Blog & Resources
Tips, guides, and updates from the Good-Natured team at Summers & Zim's.
Heating
The Ideal Time to Get a New Heating System Installed is Now!
If you have an old furnace or boiler that is no longer functioning efficiently, now is the right time to get it replaced. If we need to change or re-do…
Air Quality
Your Gas Oven Could be Producing Carbon Monoxide
Many people are unaware that gas ovens can release carbon monoxide into their homes. Feeling drowsy after a big oven-cooked meal may not be due to how much you eat,…
Air Quality
It’s Ragweed Season. Are you Sneezing and Sniffling?
Ragweed is the most common culprit for fall allergies. The pollen is airborne when the plant flowers, and that can cause runny noses, watery eyes, scratchy throats, sneezing, allergy-related headaches,…
Customer Service
Why NATE Certification is Important
The acronym NATE stands for North American Technician Excellence. It is the leading non-profit certification program for technicians who work in the heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration service industries. To…
Plumbing
Biggest Consumer Complaints about Plumbers
What makes consumers unhappy with their plumbers? At the top of the list are:
Heating
Time to Get Your Heating Service Scheduled
Labor Day is when we all start to transition our thinking from summer to fall. Schools are back in session, stores are stocked with fall decorations and clothes, and despite…
HVAC
What that Loud Bang could be in Your HVAC
If you have a gas furnace/cooling system, and you hear a bang each time it starts up, you may have a problem with delayed ignition. It could mean the crossover…
Plumbing
Prepare your Sump Pump for Storm Emergencies
The hurricane season has started. One of last year’s major storms, Sandy, hit in November, so the next three months are critical in being prepared if a storm hits here.…
HVAC
How A New Carrier HVAC System Really Reduced Energy Costs
Last May we installed a new Carrier high-efficiency gas furnace for a customer who wrote and told us that after a year of use, she has seen a huge reduction…
Plumbing
Your Garage Disposal Helps Eliminate Food Scraps in Landfills
In many communities homes are mandated by law to have garbage disposals to help deal with the more than 31 million tons of food scraps waste created each year. The…
Appliances
Hot Trends in Refrigerators
When it comes to refrigerators, the trend today is for the high-tech looking, smooth sleek designs of brushed stainless steel. The most popular features are energy-saving LED lights in the…