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Comfort 101: It's Time to Schedule Your Furnace Inspection & Cleaning
There are two kinds of people in this world: The ones in denial that fall is just around the corner, and the ones who started lighting their Pumpkin Spice candles three weeks ago. This PSA is for the people in the first group. We get it. It's still hot out and you're trying to eke out every last bit of summer. But the ...
Aug 26, 2022
Comfort 101: Service Providers and Your Pets
According to the World Animal Foundation, 66% of American households have pets, and 40% have a least one pet dog. It's likely that at some point in time a service tech is going to go face to muzzle with a pet... maybe your pet. At Day & Nite we consider our pets part of the family, and we know that most pet owners ...
Jul 21, 2022
Comfort 101: How To Choose a Contractor You Can Trust
These days, finding a new person or company to help and work with you can be tough. But that doesn't mean you should default to the first person available. We've all heard horror stories of disappearing contractors, people who overcharged, or other unethical behavior. Here are some tips to find a contractor you can tru...
Jun 21, 2022
Comfort 101: How to Shop Smart when You Need Heating or Cooling
Getting a good deal on heating and cooling equipment for your home is all about timing. If it's the middle of a heat wave or a deep freeze and your equipment breaks down, you're probably going to take whatever you can get to get things running again. But if you're able to anticipate the need, your options grow exponent...
May 18, 2022
Comfort 101: The Case for Air Conditioning in Seattle
Last summer was one for the record books. It made a lot of local homeowners make the choice to install air conditioning. If you're still on the fence, consider these stats: Temperatures are expected to be above average this summer. About 90% of housing units in the US have air conditioning. Only one out of three housin...
Apr 29, 2022
Comfort 101: Keep These Foods Out of Your Garbage Disposal
We frequently receive service calls for clogged kitchen sinks. While many of these clogs definitely needed professional intervention, the truth is that many were also avoidable. Because here's a little secret: Even though those handy little appliances in your sink drain are called "garbage disposals," they sh...
Mar 28, 2022
Comfort 101: Give Me Shelter? Say No To Uninvited Pests!
This time of year, when temperatures drop and the cold wind blows, everyone seeks shelter. Rats and other critters are no exception. They don't need an invitation; they just think your casa is their casa and they're happy to move in and help themselves to dinner at your expense. Heck, you don't even have to cook! They'...
Feb 17, 2022
Comfort 101: Protecting Your Pipes, Home, and Heating System During Freezing Weather
Here in the Pacific Northwest we don't endure months of frigid weather. Instead, we get a cold snap or two during the winter months. But these comparatively "mild" stretches can still wreak havoc on our plumbing and heating systems. When temps dip below freezing at night, we usually do okay in the Puget Sound...
Jan 13, 2022
Comfort 101: How Can I Lower My Heating Bill?
As temperatures drop, heating costs rise. The winter months can be especially costly for homeowners that have baseboard and forced-air wall heaters. In the past, upgrading to a a more cost-efficient heating system required a major financial investment and homeowners had two major problems to overcome: no gas to the hou...
Dec 16, 2021
Comfort 101: Running Out of Hot Water? Here Are Your Options.
Nobody wants to run out of hot water mid-shower. But if you find it happening more and more frequently, it's time to do something about it. If you're contemplating upgrading your water-heating system, here are your options. Tankless Water Heater: This tends to be the go-to solution people think of when they get frustra...
Dec 01, 2021