Tips & advice from the pros

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Practical advice on HVAC, plumbing, heating & cooling, electrical safety and home maintenance — written by the ClearWater team to help you keep your home and business running right.

Carbon MonoxideJuly 24, 2023

Carbon Monoxide Detection

An ice storm and days of using a gas stove for heat are a reminder of why every home needs a carbon monoxide detector.

PlumbingMay 17, 2023

Sump Pump Basics

Many homes need a sump pump to handle a high water table, and keeping an eye on it prevents a flooded basement.

GeneratorMay 10, 2023

Standby Electrical Generators

A standby electrical generator keeps your home or business powered automatically when the utility power goes out.

Smoke DetectorsApril 29, 2023

Smoke Detectors

Underappreciated and often neglected, a smoke detector is an inexpensive device that can save your life.

Heating and CoolingApril 24, 2023

Proper Sizing for Correct Air Flow

Proper sizing of your heater, air-conditioner, and ductwork is essential for optimal, efficient air flow throughout a home or business.

HVACApril 20, 2023

Have you Thought About Air-Conditioning?

Wherever you live, summer heat and humidity eventually make air-conditioning less of a luxury and more of a necessity.

UncategorizedApril 17, 2023

Geothermal Energy: Make the Earth work for you.

Geothermal energy taps the constant underground temperature of the earth to provide efficient heating and cooling for your home or business.

Air FiltrationDecember 20, 2022

Air Filtration and How Important it is for a Healthy Life.

Air filtration helps you avoid the contaminants that build up in the air you breathe, and this guide breaks down the basic filter types.

HVACJuly 3, 2021

Clearwater Season Update

With one of the hottest summers on record, don’t forget to check or change your AC unit’s filter to keep it running efficiently.

WinterizingNovember 21, 2017

Three Winterizing Tasks for Homeowners That Prevent Costly Repairs

Winter brings hazards like frozen pipes and fire, but a few easy maintenance tasks can prevent costly and dangerous problems.

PlumbingFebruary 21, 2017

Ah, Crap! or Ways to Avoid Drain Blockage

A little preventative care for your household drains goes a long way in saving time, labor, and money.

HVACJanuary 16, 2017

Snowy Days and HVAC: 3 Tips for Better Living

With winter here and windows closed, there are three things to watch with your furnace: carbon monoxide, humidity, and your air filter.

ElectricDecember 6, 2016

Holiday Safety Tips: or Don’t Ask Clark Griswold to Decorate Your Home

A well-celebrated holiday depends on safety, so follow these tips on lights and fire to stay healthy and hale into the new year.

PlumbingNovember 9, 2016

What’s That Smell? A Primer on Sewer Back-Up

Sewers have existed for over 4,000 years, but modern ones still break down—here’s how to recognize and address a sewer back-up.

Pool ClosingOctober 7, 2016

Farewell to Summer (Pool Closing 101)

As summer winds down and daylight shortens, it’s time to close the swimming pool—here’s what a proper pool closing involves.

Heating and CoolingAugust 2, 2016

How to Get Your Heating and Cooling System to Love You

Show your HVAC system some love with simple maintenance habits—starting with changing your furnace filter (monthly for a one-inch filter, twice a year for four-inch filters).