Blog Archive
What is Safe for Your Garbage Disposal: The Definitive List
We've all been guilty of peeling some vegetables or washing out a cereal bowl when, uh oh, some of the food scraps fall down the garbage disposal! In this long list, we'll go over 78 different food and non-food items to finally answer that big question, "is that safe...
Service Agreements are a Good Bet for the Holidays
♫It's the holiday season♫ and while everyone is happy out shopping for that perfect gift or cranberry sauce, there's one dread that lurks in the back of everyone's mind: is my washer leaking right now? Okay, maybe not everyone worries about that, but you definitely...
Self-Cleaning Ovens: 8 Important Tips You Need to Know Before Starting
The oven's self-cleaning option can be a helpful tool to clear it of grease and grime, whether it's for Thanksgiving dinner or it simply needs to be freshened up. But before hitting that tempting button to shortcut the cleaning process, it's important you know a few...
My Stove Keeps Clicking! | 3 Simple Solutions
If you're tired of the way your stove keeps clicking, fret not! This problem is more common than you may think and doesn't always mean there's a disastrous reason. Though, as always, the best way to know for sure is to call in an expert. But before you dial that...
Why Does My Refrigerator Leak? 3 Simple Reasons!
Is there anything worse than stepping in a puddle with socks on? Yes... finding that puddle inside your house! You may be asking yourself: why does my refrigerator leak? Luckily, the answer may not be so bad as there's usually three simple reasons why. Table of...
Do I Need a Home Generator?
What are the benefits of a home generator? Do I really need one? Is a generator worth the cost and hassle of installation? If these questions have ever run through your head, you’re probably a Floridian. Hurricanes are a way of life for Floridians. In fact, we often...
5 Things to Know About Freezer Burn
Freezer burn is never fun. Freezing food should be an easy way to save money and waste less. Instead, we often view it as an unfavorable way of preserving food when we pull it out of the freezer and see ice forming on top. You'll be happy to hear, however, that there...
3 Quick Reasons Why Your Washer Shakes
If you are finding your laundry room has become a repeat noise complaint, it might be time to figure out exactly why your washing machine is shaking.
3 Tips to Keep Your Air Conditioner Hurricane Safe
Like it or not, it’s officially Hurricane Season in Southwest Florida. All we can do is keep our fingers crossed that we don’t end up in the proverbial Cone of Uncertainty. Home-Tech is here to help you keep your air conditioner hurricane safe should the worst happen....
Should I Get a Smart Thermostat?
With a smart thermostat, you can save money, time and energy by having the power to control your home’s temperature at the tips of your fingers. But aren’t there some negatives to this device? Today we’re going to talk about the pros and cons of a smart thermostat....
SWFL Realtors Love Including Home-Tech in the Transaction
SWFL realtor clients could be waiting days, or even weeks for the national companies to send out a subcontractor to help them. They do not prioritize AC outages here in Florida as we do. We never subcontract. Our own employees provide service 7 days a week, even on...
Will Rust and Corrosion Affect My AC System?
Your HVAC system is designed to be outside and withstand the elements. However, living in Southwest Florida, rust and corrosion are more prevalent and can affect your AC system more than it can in other areas. It's been studied and noted that the four main causes of...