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In the HVAC (heating, cooling & ventilation) industry, we often hear the comments, ”We don’t need planned maintenance, we’re still under warranty.”   Nothing could be further from the truth! 

“Going green” is not a new term for most of us, however, it might be as it applies to the plumbing in your home.  According to Bill Blind, President of Blind & Sons, “Green plumbing is plumbing that is designed to be the most energy efficient and at the same time conserve the most water.  A great by-product of saving on water and energy is that you will also be saving on your monthly utility bills.”

We often get calls to help repair damage caused by homeowners or unlicensed plumbers, states Bill Blind, President of Blind & Sons.  We recently had a situation in which a homeowner, (we’ll just call him Joe to protect his identity) tried to fix a clogged drain by himself. 

We as Americans, think that bigger is better and buy products that are “jumbo”, “extra large”, or “mega” size.  We generally think we are getting a better value and more of what we want.  But when it comes to a home’s heating and cooling needs, super-sizing your system can cost you in both money and comfort.

Even those familiar with the tax credits may not realize that they continue through the end of this year.  Not only can these credits lower your tax liability, but they can also reduce your energy costs by up to 40% and provide for a cleaner environment according to the ACCA, Air Conditioning Contractors of America.

It’s that time of year when families are making plans to go on vacation for spring break. Before you head out the door, it is important to look after your home.  Leaving on vacation is always a stressful endeavor and many times you forget to do something before you leave, and by then it’s too late!

Your home may be your most valuable financial asset. That's why it's important to be cautious when you hire someone to work on it.  Anyone who has any experience working with contractors knows that price is not the only factor to consider.

With the frigid winter temperatures outside Blind & Sons knows that your heating system is getting a work out!  Blind & Sons wants you to be able to get the most out of your equipment and offers some helpful tips to do so.

The refrigerant R-22 (also known as freon) has been the refrigerant of choice for residential heat pump and air conditioning systems for over four decades. As of January 2010 this refrigerant, a HCFC (hydrochlorofluorocarbon) will not be allowed to be used in new equipment.

BARBERTON, OH (November 2009) – It is that time of year again, the weather is cold and you’ve probably already had to turn your heat on. Like most people, we don’t think about our heating and cooling systems. We merely adjust the thermostat and look forward to it providing the home comfort that we expect. When this doesn’t happen we want an immediate solutions, especially if it’s really cold out! You might ask yourself, when was the last time you had your system serviced?