Winter is officially here and we have the temperatures to prove it. With the chilly conditions outside, you will be running your heating systems to stay warm and comfortable inside. This is a good time to remind you about the dangers of carbon monoxide. More than 400 Americans die from carbon monoxide poisoning every [...]
Why Can Space Heaters Be Dangerous? It's getting chilly in New Orleans, but you are not quite ready to turn the heat on. Space heaters can help break the chill in your home or office, but they can be rather dangerous. On Thanksgiving morning a wheelchair- bound woman died in her New Orleans home in [...]
Ways to Save Money on Energy Costs in the Winter It's getting chilly outside in New Orleans and almost nothing feels better than returning to cozy, warm home. While setting the thermostat to the right temperatures can improve the comfort of your house, it is not the only way to do so. There are [...]
Clean Your Air Condition Vents Now Right now the seasons are changing and our temperatures can drop or rise 10-25 degrees overnight. This means you will be switching back and forth between heating your place and cooling it down. These temperature swings can have an impact on your air condition vents. Here are a [...]
Winter is on its way which means now is the time to make sure your heating system is ready for when the temperatures start dropping. There are a few things you can do right now that will help keep your home warm without getting a huge electric bill. Take Advantage Of The Sun While [...]
What Temperature To Set Your Thermostat When You Are Gone When heading out to work, what temperature should you set your thermostat? You do not want to waste money on heating or cooling your home while you are gone. However, if your place gets too hot or too cold while you were out, it [...]
Take A Closer Look At Your Heating System Now Fall is here even though it is still pretty hot outside. Soon, however, we will see some colder temperatures and when that time comes, it is nice to have a working heater. Since we do not use our heaters that much, the upkeep and maintenance [...]
What To Do When Your AC Goes Out It is still hot in New Orleans and these conditions will stay with us at least till the end of September. Your AC has been running full speed for a couple of months now so what do you do if your unit unexpectedly stops working? First [...]
You get the oil changed in your car regularly. You clean the lint filter pretty much every time you use your dryer and you keep the door gaskets and bottom edges of your dishwasher clean to prevent leaks. All those routines help to expand the lifespan of your appliances and vehicles. So, have you checked [...]
Art & AC – Free Event The Dog Days of Summer are upon us. To help Louisianans beat the heat, The Helis Foundation has teamed up with some of New Orleans’ largest art institutions for the third year to offer free admission when temperatures hits 95 degrees. In partnership with WVUE-TV (FOX 8)’s meteorological [...]
