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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…
5 Tips for Inspecting Your Potential New Home’s HVAC System
Buying a home is stressful in itself, but there are certain aspects of it that complicate the process even more. There are two main features of a home you should spend time researching before buying: the roof and the HVAC system. Because Home-Tech is Southwest…
Dishwasher Not Cleaning Dishes? 7 Helpful Tips
We’ve all come home after a busy day and needed just one task to go as planned. Sometimes the simplest of things complicate our lives that much more. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why on Earth is my dishwasher not cleaning dishes?” You’re not alone. Table of Contents…
Week before Christmas To-Do List
Christmas always seems to sneak up on us, huh? The week before Christmas is always filled with last-minute shopping, baking, and cooking. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, however, should be spent visiting with family and friends. There’s a lot of prep to be done and…
What is the Best Room Temperature for Sleeping?
Creating an optimal sleeping environment is arguably the most crucial aspect of getting a good night of quality sleep. Lack of quality sleep has been linked to loss of attention, reduction in memory, and reduction of processing speed. Suffice it to say, without…
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…
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…
4 Simple Tips for Fixing a Smelly Dryer
How to Fix a Smelly Dryer The whole purpose of a washer and dryer is to keep your clothes clean and fresh-smelling. So the last thing you expect from your washer and dryer is a musty smell. However, this is not an uncommon problem. Although rather frustrating, we’ve…