Nothing tests the limits of your AC unit like a heatwave, and when a heatwave hits, it spares no one! That is when heating and cooling companies like Anthony Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric are the busiest serving suffering homeowners. The following tips are good to know, especially when you are waiting for your cooling technician to arrive and, they … Read More
Outdoor Electrical Lighting and Entertainment Systems
Outdoor lighting and entertainment systems are great ways to add value and beauty to your home while enhancing your outdoor living areas. There are a wide range of lighting solutions as well as options for theatres, sound systems, fireplaces, water features, grills, and charging stations for your phones and Bluetooth devices. Outdoor electrical products need outdoor-rated electrical power delivery systems. … Read More
Annual AC and Furnace Maintenance – Is It Really Necessary?
Your AC and furnace systems need to be in good working order as they are responsible for keeping your home cool and warm year-round. A well-maintained AC and furnace also provide you with cleaner indoor air, lower energy bills, and a safe home. How much maintenance do your AC and furnace need, and what should that maintenance entail? How Often … Read More
Put Power Back in Your Hands with a Whole-Home Standby Generator
As power grids and homes strain under increasingly erratic weather they were not designed to withstand, consumers are looking for alternative sources of power generation. Whole-home standby generators provide a reliable source of electricity for homeowners, and consumers know this. Unprecedented demand for these generators has caused a nationwide shortage leaving manufacturers still struggling to catch up. Power outages affect … Read More
Will Homeowners Insurance Cover an Electrical Panel Fire?
One of the most frequent places residential fires start is in electrical panels. Homeowners insurance may cover damage caused by fires that start in electrical panels. Coverage eligibility is contingent on the type of your electrical panel, its age, the residential codes in your area, and annual electrical inspections. Does My Homeowners Insurance Cover Electrical Panel Fires? If there is … Read More
Will Your Furnace Hold Up During Frigid Temperatures?
Also learn how to Prevent Frozen Pipes and What to Do if it’s Too Late During extended bouts of frigid weather, our furnaces run non-stop. Is this normal? And if it gets below zero outside, will my furnace be able to maintain a 70 degree temperature inside? And what can I do to keep my family warm and prevent my … Read More
Increasing Your Home’s Humidity Helps Fight COVID-19
What can the public do to defend against COVID-19? One simple answer is to ramp up your home’s humidity. Increasing humidity can protect against COVID-19 in two ways – by supporting your respiratory tract’s immune response, and by causing airborne coronavirus to become unstable and less infectious quicker. Increasing Humidity Can Cause Coronavirus to Die Off Quicker The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus … Read More
Top Electrical Technology Trends for 2021
The top electrical product trend in 2021 is smart products. These Wi-Fi-enabled devices that talk to your cell phone remotely now include thermostats, doorbells, smoke detectors, lights, and cameras. Enter the era of whole-home automation systems like Anthony MyHome, in which you can monitor your entire home remotely, including your outlets, garage door, front door lock, sump pump and even … Read More
Top Plumbing Technology Trends for 2021
Voice activation, motion sensing and WiFi connectivity are some of the hottest technology to be found in plumbing this year. Some of the slickest plumbing technology utilizes low-tech design ingenuity invented by a local Kansas City company. Your family should consider installing these trendy new plumbing technologies in your home this year. Outdoor Hot & Cold Water Hydrants Hot water … Read More
Don’t Play with Fire: Is it Time to Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?
The main function of an electrical panel is to shut off power when connections get too hot. A lot of heat runs through your electrical connections, and that heat can cause connections to fail and arcing which causes fires. There are 3 main reasons to replace or upgrade your electrical panel: age, type and increased electrical needs of your home. … Read More
