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4 Quick Fall Tips from Home-Tech
Happy Fall, Southwest Florida! If you are originally from the North, it probably doesn't feel like 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 wants...
5 Energy Saving Air Conditioning Tips for Fall
Are you looking for energy saving tips this fall? Fall includes the smell of cinnamon, decorated pumpkins, the first cool night when we can open up the windows and the changing of the clocks. As our fellow Floridians would agree, the hot summers and hurricane season...
Moving to Fort Myers, FL? – 5 Unexpected Issues Regarding Local Services
Who hasn't thought about moving to sunny Fort Myers Florida? Especially with our beautiful beaches, great schools, and so much to do! Before you start packing boxes (and sunscreen), there are some unexpected issues you may run into when you're done buying property in...
Easy Snowbird Prepping for 2022 Hurricane Season
H. Jackson Brown, Jr. put it best when he said, "The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today!" That saying couldn't be truer when it comes to hurricane season here in SWFL. The official hurricane season is from June 1st to November 30th, but that...
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...
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....
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...
Why You Should Hire a Home Watch Company
Do you have multiple homes that you stay at during different times of the year? As a seasonal resident, do you worry about your vacant home? By hiring a home watch company, these worries will go away and allow you to fully enjoy the moment. You may think that you have...