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Blind & Sons has been keeping your community comfortable for 75 years, and while you’re certainly familiar with our company, you may not be familiar with all of the services we provide. For instance, did you know that Blind & Sons offers a solution that will give your family complete control over heating and cooling throughout your home while helping you to conserve energy? It’s called zoning, and it may be just right for you.

While we wait for spring to make its appearance in a few months, most of us are spending the majority of our time indoors. Keeping the air inside your home clean and healthy is especially important at this time of year, and ultraviolet (UV) germicidal lamps can help you to fight winter germs and viruses by sterilizing the air your family breathes.

Throughout the U.S., power surges are responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars in property damage every year. And believe it or not, the average home will experience over 20 energy spikes every day. 

When the temperature drops during the winter months, it means playing in the snow, ice skating, hot chocolate and holiday cheer. But for some, it also means dry eyes, scratchy throats and getting a static shock every time you touch metal.

Even though they’re behind your walls, your pipes should have a place at the front of your mind during the winter. Don’t wait until the last minute to prepare your pipes for the cold temperatures! Without the proper precautions and maintenance, you could be in for costly repairs that leave you without the water you depend on, maybe even for days at a time.

When your home starts to experience decreased temperatures in the winter months, warm water in a shower or bath can be a welcome respite from the cold. However, those colder temperatures also mean your electric or gas water heater tank is working harder to heat that water. Between the showers, the extra dishes for the holiday meals, and washing those extra layers of clothes, you could run out of hot water very quickly.

Energy efficiency is a must for your finances and for the environment. One major way to ensure maximum energy efficiency is to make sure that the duct system in your home is properly maintained.

Blackouts can happen at any time throughout the year, especially during severe weather. Some simple preparation can mean the difference between riding out a blackout with ease and bringing your life to a dark, grinding halt.

 No one really likes maintaining the plumbing in their home. But it has to be done, or else it could lead to even bigger headaches and costly repairs. Here are some easy steps you can take to keep your pipes pumping and your wallet full.

 

Air pollution isn’t restricted to the outdoors. Pet dander, dust and mold are common types of indoor air pollutants, all coming for sources you may not expect.