It’s Gettin’ Hot In Here – 5 Reasons Why Air Conditioners Fail When You Need Them The Most

It’s Gettin’ Hot In Here – 5 Reasons Why Air Conditioners Fail When You Need Them The Most

In general, air conditioner manufacturers make high quality equipment. If your air conditioner fails suddenly stops working, first check the fuses or circuit breakers after letting the unit cool down for five minutes. If it’s a particularly hot day, your central air conditioner’s high-pressure limiter may have tripped due to the unit over working. If you know where this switch is, be sure to check it as well.

Below are additional common issues with AC systems that you should be aware of.

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How To Unclog A Dishwasher With Standing Water

How To Unclog A Dishwasher With Standing Water

While cleaning up after dinner, you notice that a significant amount of water has accumulated in the bottom of your dishwasher. You know that a little water is normal, but this seems excessive. Learn how to unclog a dishwasher with standing water, in this Shield Home Watch Blog post for Homeowners.

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How to Choose the Best Smoke Alarms for Your Home

How to Choose the Best Smoke Alarms for Your Home

Smoke alarms are one of the best and least expensive ways to provide early warning when a fire begins. When properly installed and maintained, smoke alarms can help prevent injuries and minimize property damage. And when you look at the facts, it’s clear that, in many cases, they mean the difference between life and death.

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10 simple, low-cost ways to cut your home energy bills

10 simple, low-cost ways to cut your home energy bills

Have you added up all your energy bills lately?

Between heating, air conditioning, hot showers, lighting, and our growing collections of appliances and electronics, the typical American family spends $2,000 a year, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). That much energy use is hard on your wallet and on the planet.

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Vacation Without Worry

Vacation Without Worry

Vacations should be fun and relaxing, a time to recharge your batteries and clear your mind. Whether you prefer digging your toes in the sand in Belize or hiking in Canada, these relaxing breaks make all that hard work throughout the same year seem totally worth it.

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