Most of the time, home plumbing issues are simple fixes. Sometimes, however, you encounter an issue that’s more serious and requires more expertise. At Timothy Off, we offer professional excavation services that can address underground plumbing problems. This includes sewer line replacement and repairs.
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Inspect Your Heater Before the Temperature Drops
While the cool temperatures of fall are here, many of you probably haven’t turned your heater on yet. If you haven’t, it’s not too early to schedule a heater inspection with our heater installation experts.
Read onHow to Reduce Your Fall Allergies
Many people at our Pennsylvania HVAC company suffer from common allergies, and since the fall allergy season is here, we decided to create a list of things you can do to reduce your reactions to ragweed pollen.
Read onThe HVAC Circulation of Thirdhand Smoke and Why Indoor Air Quality Is Essential
Because we spend most of our time indoors, indoor air quality is an important part of keeping your home happy and healthy. While smoke and secondhand smoke can easily compromise the quality of your air, did you know thirdhand smoke can also be a culprit? In an article by NBC News, researchers found that HVAC systems can actually pick up and circulate lingering particles from thirdhand smoke.
Read onHow to Allergy-Proof Your Home This Season
It may be hard to think about spring after all the snow the northeast has gotten, but the fact is – it’s officially spring, and spring means allergies. The most common spring allergen is pollen, which can come from trees, flowers, weeds, or grasses and affect individuals on various levels. While some may simply suffer from itchy eyes, others experience skin rashes, swollen glands, and more.
Read onHow to Seal out Drafts
Ever wonder why it takes more heat than it should to warm up your home? The culprit could be windows and doors that aren’t sealed properly. Bad seals not only let in drafts of cold air from outside, they also let the warm air in your home escape.
Read on7 Tips for Keeping Your Home Safe While You’re Away
If you’re traveling for the holiday, the thought of leaving your house empty and unguarded has probably crossed your mind. At Timothy Off, we understand it can get a little worrisome. That’s why our HVAC & plumbing experts are here with some tips on how to keep your home safe while you’re away.
Read onSpace Heater Safety
During the cold months, many people opt to turn off their heat and only use a space heater where they need it. This can be a good way to save money on your heating bill, but can also be very dangerous; around 25,000 home fires start with a space heater, which means certain precautions need to be taken. Our heating service experts recommend following these tips.
Read onOld Windows: Replace or Restore?
Windows have a lot to do with your energy bills – a window that isn’t properly sealed can let in hot air during the summer and cold air during the winter, making your heater or air conditioner work harder to keep your home at the right temperature.
Read onCan Computer Servers Be Used to Heat Water?
If you’ve ever owned a laptop, you know they can get pretty hot (even to the point of overheating, if your laptop is an older one). Chances are you’ve never thought twice about it, but Dutch company Nerdalize has its sights set on using that heat for something more.
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