April 13, 2017
A gas leak in your home or business is a serious safety risk that cannot be ignored. The following information describes several gas leak signs and provides guidance on what to do if you suspect a gas leak in your building.
February 21, 2017
With the frequency and energy of storms Central Florida receives, power outages may occur at any time locally or may have widespread impact across the region. When the lights flicker off during cooler winter weather, you’ll be happy that you were prepared. Here are some tips to help you prepare for the next power outage …
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February 2, 2017
You don’t have to suffer from allergies to be affected or disgusted by common household dust. When you consider all of the possible ingredients in dust, however, such as dead skin cells, dust mite parts, mold spores, fiberglass, vermin waste particles and more, controlling dust in your Orlando home becomes quite important. Following are great …
December 15, 2016
Winter home safety may not sound particularly important when winters are as mild as ours. Nevertheless, we do have cold spells, temperatures do plunge and we do need our furnaces at times. When you use a furnace or any gas- or oil-powered appliance, combustion exhaust fumes are a concern. But that’s just one aspect of …
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November 1, 2016
In any household that uses fuel-burning appliances or HVAC equipment, the danger of carbon monoxide exposure exists. The most effective way to protect yourself and your family is to install carbon monoxide detectors. Here are some suggestions for keeping those critical safety devices working properly.
May 24, 2016
Before you venture up into the zone above your ceiling, keep some basic attic safety tips in mind. Most people don’t spend a lot of time in the attic and aren’t familiar with its hazards. At the time of construction, attics are generally left in a rough, unfinished state. A number of safety issues you’re …
May 10, 2016
Here in Florida, we get violent storms in the springtime, and then hurricane season gives us no respite till its official end in November. Most of us are well familiar with the basic storm precautions. However, your HVAC system and home infrastructure also need some spring storm preparation. Take the following steps if you know …
April 19, 2016
Home safety means more than adding deadbolt locks and smoke alarms. There are many things to do to keep your home safer from intruders and accidents. Here are tasks to add to your list.
November 10, 2015
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, invisible gas that can accumulate in dangerous levels in your home and cause illness or even death. A carbon monoxide detector is the best way to keep your home’s occupants safe from CO poisoning. Even after the installation of your CO detector, you should check it regularly to make …
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June 2, 2015
In hot and humid Orlando, your cooling system definitely has value to you, but the copper in the outdoor unit’s refrigerant lines and coil also has value to scrap metal thieves. Protecting your A/C unit from theft takes a small investment, but it will help keep your air conditioner around to enjoy for many more years. …
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