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The day you finally have that new fridge delivered or that brand new dishwasher installed is a good day: it means you’ve taken yet another step forward in improving the quality of life in your home. Your new fridge is going to function flawlessly to preserve your food, that new dishwasher is going to produce the cleanest dishes, and…

It seems like only days ago we were all cooped up inside our homes, waiting for the latest snowstorm to pass and for the temperatures to climb back above zero. Now, we’re on the bridge from spring to summer and before you know it, we’ll be wishing for cooler temperatures to break the spell of…

Have you ever opened your water bill at the end of the month and nearly dropped dead from shock? This can happen to anyone when you’re expecting one thing and you get something far different! It’s easy to quickly go from shock to anger as you pick up the phone, ready to give the utility…

Although spring is upon us, that doesn’t mean winter snow has disappeared. But over time the warm sun will melt snow and slush to water—a lot of water—which can cause problems with your home’s pipes. Here are four signs that melting spring snow may be damaging your plumbing in Colorado Springs: Visible pipe damage: Slow melting…

Carbon monoxide gas is odorless, colorless and tasteless—and it can cause death. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning look like the flu. An afflicted person may suffer from headaches, confusion, dizziness, breathing issues, blurry vision, nausea, vomiting, weak muscles or loss of consciousness. Although it’s referred to as a silent killer, you can keep you and…

Extreme drops in temperature that lead to heavy snowfall is the culprit for a number of plumbing issues that occur during cold winter months. Unpredictable and unforgiving, when nature takes the reins, no home is off limits. At times during the year when the weather gets bitterly cold, you must be on the lookout for…

Since carbon monoxide (CO) gas is colorless, tasteless and odorless, we must all take precautions to protect ourselves, and the people we care about, from falling victim to poisoning. Our homes, where we spend much of our time, might have gas-powered appliances. Therefore, it’s important to know the signs and symptoms of CO poisoning and…

It’s the middle of winter, and your furnace decides to go on the fritz. This is not what you need in zero-degree weather! What should you do? Of course, you can always call for furnace repair service in Colorado Springs. If you want a few DIY tips to check things out for yourself first, try…

Your bags are packed and you’re ready to go: you’re leaving on a jet plane to… some place warmer! Before you dash away to a more tropical climate, be sure to prepare your home for the cold one you’re leaving behind. Heating contractors in Colorado Springs recommend the following steps to ensure your HVAC system…

It’s wintertime, which means cold temperatures are nipping at our toes. To keep yourself and your family from being cold inside of your home, the home’s heating unit must be in good working order, free of damage and properly maintained. If you hear sounds like banging, whistling or scratching coming from any part of the…