How to Heat Your Home Without Power During a Cold Snap

Ice build up in roof gutters creating a dam against drainage.

The high winds, heavy snow, and ice accumulation of winter storms can create widespread electricity outages that last for days. In many cases, your heat doesn’t run without electricity. To make matters worse, leaving your home to obtain supplies or find temporary shelter can be dangerous if the roads are also compromised by inclement weather. […]

Pumpkin in the Drain can Make your Halloween a Nightmare

Ah the ooey gooey feeling of sticky pumpkin innards that cling to your hands when pumpkin carving.  Think cleaning up after that is a nightmare?  What’s worse is what could happen if you wash the pulp and seeds down your drain. Oh but you are putting them in the garbage disposal you say?  Bad idea!  […]

What is a Plumbing Tune Up?

We all take our plumbing for granted when it works, but when it doesn’t work it can be inconvenient, frustrating and costly.  Did you know that you can keep your home’s plumbing in great shape and avoid costly problems with a plumbing tune up?  What is a plumbing tune up, you ask? There are many […]

Fall Prep Tips to Save You Time & Money

Weather can change quickly, so it’s best to be prepared for season changes before they arrive. Fall marks the dawn of the heating season, and your home requires special attention to maintain a safe and healthy indoor environment when you turn on your furnace. Your plumbing needs special preparation for cold weather, too. By preparing for […]

Hot Upstairs, Cold Downstairs? Maestro Zoning to the Rescue!

Maestro HVAC Zoning Solves Your Home’s Hot Zones and Cold Zones You have 2 or more thermostats in your car, so why should you be content with only 1 thermostat in your home?  If you want it warmer in some areas of your home and cooler in others, then an HVAC zoning system is for […]

Dealing with Sewer Backups? It is Vital to Choose Your Plumber Wisely

Where Does your Responsibility End, and the Local Water Authority’s Begin?  Your Plumber Must Determine Maintenance of your sewer main is shared by you and your local water authority.  If a back up occurs on your part of the sewer main, or “on-property,” it is your responsibility to fix it and to pay for it.  […]

Why You Should Regularly Check Your Sump Pump System

Your sump pump system is your main line of defense against indoor flooding, but only if it is working. If you have a finished basement or if you are storing valuables in an unfinished basement, you should take steps to check your sump pump system. To be well protected against the devastating financial losses associated […]

Hot Weather Freezes Coils – Thaw it Before Your Technician Arrives

When your central AC blows hot air, it often means you have a frozen coil.  Frozen may sound like a good problem for an AC to have, but your system cannot cool your home if the coil is iced over. It is important to know that AC technicians cannot fix your frozen coil problem until […]

7 Air Conditioning Tips from Anthony PHCE in Kansas City

When summer arrives, those of us who live here in Kansas City know almost immediately. The temperature starts rising rapidly, sending us all indoors to the blessing of your air conditioner and a nice cool home. Getting your air conditioner ready for the high temperatures is important to ensure you’re comfortable as the temperature rises. […]

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