Category Archives: Preventative Maintenance

A Maintenance Agreement Keeps Your HVAC System On Track

By Lyn Cate | Published: April 26, 2012

Do you have a maintenance agreement with your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) service provider? If you don’t, you should consider signing up for one. Regular preventive maintenance ensures that your

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HVAC Service Plans — Why Routine Maintenance Is Important

By Lyn Cate | Published: March 29, 2012

Just like your car, your home heating and cooling equipment needs regular maintenance to perform at its best. Many homeowners overlook the importance of an HVAC service plan, thinking it

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Will A Winter Power Outage Catch You Unprepared?

By Lyn Cate | Published: February 23, 2012

A winter power outage can be more than inconvenient. It can be dangerous if it lasts a long time, and you’re not prepared. It’s a good idea to have plenty

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Preventive Maintenance Agreements Ensure That Your HVAC Systems Are Ready For Action

By Lyn Cate | Published: December 20, 2011

If your heat has ever gone out during an extreme cold snap, or your air conditioning has stopped working during a heat wave, you know that it can be difficult

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Planned Maintenance Is A Must — That’s Why Metal Masters Offers Three Affordable Options

By Lyn Cate | Published: November 10, 2011

Autumn is in high gear in our area, which means it’s time to start thinking about having your heating system inspected and serviced so that it’s ready to work hard to

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Your Fall To-Do List: Check Your Ductwork And Vents For Seven Common Problems

By Lyn Cate | Published: October 6, 2011

Every fall, it’s important to prepare your home for the upcoming change of seasons. You should include an inspection of your ductwork and vents in your winter preparations, to ensure that

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Cool Weather’s Around The Corner — Schedule Your Service Check Before You Need Your Furnace

By Lyn Cate | Published: October 4, 2011

The colder months are fast approaching, and if you don’t take the necessary steps to ensure that your furnace is in good shape now, then you may be in for

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A Guide To Managing Fall Allergies

By Lyn Cate | Published: September 22, 2011

Fall allergies can be a problem for southern Oregon and northern California residents. If you often experience a number of symptoms — sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes and sore throat

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Use This Checklist To Handle Preventive Maintenance This Fall

By Lyn Cate | Published: September 15, 2011

Cool fall weather is just around the corner, and you’ll be dependent on your HVAC system to stay warm as the temperature drops. Your HVAC system is much like a

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Energy-Saving Tips To Manage Home Equipment

By Lyn Cate | Published: September 6, 2011

Managing the amount of energy you use on your home equipment can save you money on your monthly bills if you make a few small changes around your house. Paying

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