The federal tax credit for installing new, high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment will expire on the last day of 2016. This credit, the 25C tax credit for energy efficiency, includes the following: a credit for 10% of cost (up to $500) or a specific amount from $50-$300 for qualifying heating or cooling equipment a credit for up to $300 on …
It is the season of thank you, and we want to make sure we extend it to those that matter most. We’ve all been spending days (or even weeks!) shopping, menu-planning, cleaning, cooking and decorating for this week’s Thanksgiving celebration. And many of us are feeling a mix of exhaustion and excitement. While those feelings are pretty much unavoidable during …
In the spirit of the season we have put together our own tricks or treats list, which addresses home ‘Myths’ (or tricks) vs. home ‘Facts’ (or treats)! Read the list below to know what you should and should not be concerned about when it comes to the upkeep of your home’s heating/cooling systems! Heating Tricks Or Treats Trick Or Treat? …
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has long been relied because ot its ability to accurately forecast weather patterns, long range forecasts and major weather events. In fact, the Almanac is traditionally accurate 80% of the time! Their famous predictions are made 18 months in advance. They are meant to help you make more informed decisions as well as put together for …
In honor of back to school, we are taking it back to basics with the ABCs of plumbing. Here are some plumbing ABCs to keep your home’s pipes and plumbing equipment working at their best: ABCs of Plumbing – A A small leak is actually a big expense. Do you have a leaky faucet in your home? Or a leaking …
During the first few weeks of August we’ll all be rooting for Team USA while watching individual athletes and sports teams give it their very best in hopes for the gold. All while striving to achieve gold medal service here at home. Here at Weltman Home Services we have a very similar approach to our services – we strive to …
Looking for home cooling tips? June is coming to an end and we are all looking forward to the long holiday weekend to take us into July. Cookouts, pool parties, beach trips – all of our favorite summer activities await us…and so does our nice and cool home at the end of each fun-in-the-sun-filled day. With summer’s sun comes summer’s …
It’s the season of cooking out. If you haven’t already, you’ll soon be cleaning off your grill and dusting off your apron. Cookouts, BBQs and summer-time parties are a lot of fun, but a lot of grilling can lead to one problem. The Problem: One of the worst things that can happen to the host at a BBQ is running …
Each spring we get a number of calls from customers asking us why their air conditioner smells bad the first time that they turn it on. A smelly first use of your home’s AC is common, and HVAC technicians sometimes refer to this early season air conditioner smell as ‘Dirty Sock Syndrome’. Why does your AC smell musty when first …
Going green is pretty easy when it comes to your home’s plumbing. New products, system advancements and simple fixes can help you go green by reducing your environmental impact…and save you money! >>Fix that leaky faucet! This week is the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Fix A Leak Week. Household leaks are common and have a huge impact on …
