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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…
How to Host Thanksgiving Dinner
We’ve all been there – it’s been a few years since your family has had the entire extended family over for Thanksgiving. The past couple years you’ve rotated between going to your in-laws, going on vacation for the holiday and heading to your brother’s house for…
Do I Need a Pool Heater in Southwest Florida?
The Sunshine State was given its nickname for a reason…it’s almost always sunny and hot. So, why would anyone need a pool heater then? Well, it’s not always as sunny and hot as you’d think. While winter for us may not include snow or ice, it does include a high of…
Appliance Repairs Shouldn’t Spook You!
Halloween can be a fun, scary night. All kinds of strange, eery creatures show up at your door with a trick or a treat. It’s the time of year to visit haunted houses and watch horror movies (while also wearing a mask and keeping socially distanced…thanks, 2020)….
Does Stainless Steel Rust?
It can be frustrating to see your stainless steel appliance rusting, because it is supposed to be stainless, after all! Stainless steel rust is a puzzling concept, and to be honest, a better name for it is “Less Likely to Stain Steel.” Although it is more difficult to…
Throw ARC a Wishbone. The ARC Starlight Auction Helps Animals in Need
The ARC Starlight Auction is a long-held tradition in Southwest Florida. We are thankful to the various volunteers and different charities in our communities. During this time of year, we tend to focus on charities and not-for-profits that provide meals for the…
Take the Scary out of a Broken Appliance with Home-Tech
What could be scarier than a broken appliance? For many folks, a brain-hungry hoard of flesh-eating zombies is scary. A dude in a Freddy Kreuger mask with a chainsaw is terrifying. For most of us, a scary clown jumping out from around a dark corner makes us scream….
Dryer Vent Maintenance Crucial for Fire Prevention
Fire Prevention Week runs from October 6th through October 10th. A big part of this under-celebrated holiday is performing dryer vent maintenance. We’ll come back to that later, but for now, I’d like to discuss the event of leaving my home, even for a quick jaunt to…
Fall Tips from Your Air Conditioning Company Home-Tech
Happy Fall, Southwest Florida! If you are originally from the North, it sure doesn’t feel like it, does it? There are no frost-covered dewy early mornings and no trees showing off the brilliant bright oranges, yellows, and reds. Well, your air conditioning company…
5 Energy Saving Air Conditioning Tips for Fall
The smell of cinnamon, decorated pumpkins, the first cool night when we can open up the windows and the changing of the clocks are all signs that Fall is finally here. As our fellow Floridians would agree, the hot summers and hurricane season are worth it,…
5 Ways to Keep Your Home Cool Without A/C
It’s pretty obvious that the Sunshine State is sunny, and with a sunny day comes heat. Especially in the summer, Florida can be excruciatingly hot to the point where sitting out by the pool isn’t even fun anymore. If you’re looking for ways to keep your home cool…
5 Florida Snowbird Mistakes to Avoid
Welcome to Florida! We’re excited to have you here, even if it’s only for part of the year. Home-Tech has been in business since 1981. That’s a long time! This means we’ve seen countless snowbirds come – some prepared more than others. That’s why we wanted to give…