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…
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Tips, guides, and updates from the Good-Natured team at Summers & Zim's.
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…
Water Quality
How Pure is Your Drinking Water?
If you drink the recommended 8 glasses of water a day, and you’re drinking tap water, do you know what you’re drinking?
Air Quality
Indoor Pollution is One of the Top 5 Health Risks
When you think of environmental pollution, the quality of air inside your home may not be something that comes to mind. But it should be! It’s one of the top…
Energy Efficiency
Home Comfort is More than Staying Cool or Warm
When you think about the efficiency of your home cooling/heating system, it is usually about how well it maintains the temperature in your home. But staying cool or warm is…
Customer Service
Pennsylvania’s Hottest Summer
Last week was a scorcher for us, with temperatures above 90. If you’re wondering how that compares to previous summers, here are some facts.
Heating
Thinking “Heat” Now Can Prepare You for Winter
When you’re in the middle of a summer heat wave it’s hard to think about needing more heat. But this is the perfect time to take care of projects that…
Air Conditioning
Help Your AC (and your budget) by Giving it a Break at Night
With summer temperatures sizzling in the 90s, and summer humidity just as high, your AC system is running hard to keep your house cool and comfortable all day. At night…
Home Improvement
Keep the Bottom of Your Downspouts Free of Debris
Gutters are especially important in summer when thunderstorms bring torrential rain and heavy winds. Debris from plants, landscaping and trees can quickly blow into piles at the bottom of your…