Insulate the pipes in your home on exterior walls or in unheated areas such as crawl spaces, garages, basements, and attics. Turn off the inside water shut-off valve that provides water to your outside spigots or hose bibs. Drain each line by opening the spigot until it stops dripping and then turn off the spigot.…
Continue ReadingIf you have an older furnace in your Winston-Salem home, the reality is, it’s not going to be as safe as a newer furnace. Older furnaces can be lower on the safety scale for several reasons, so it helps to know what you can do to stay safe and comfortable.
Continue ReadingImagine this winter, sitting in your Winston-Salem home by the fire, looking out the window at the falling snowflakes while sipping your hot cocoa with marshmallows. Life is good. It is good, that is, until you hear the loud rush of water somewhere in your North Carolina home.
Continue ReadingThe weather is cooling down, and you finally feel like you can relax in your Winston-Salem home—until you suddenly hear a strange sound, like gurgling, thumping, or running water. Your fear of having a plumbing problem in your North Carolina home starts to set in.
Continue ReadingLooking to install a new heater in your Kernersville home? Your two most popular choices are a heat pump and a furnace. Each one has advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other.
Continue ReadingAir quality in your home is important to your family’s health. Having the right humidity levels, changing your filters regularly & installing air-cleaning or filtration systems like UV lights and air scrubbers are some of the ways you can affect the air quality in your Kernersville, NC home. Call 336-390-3902 today to request service.
Continue ReadingAs the leaves begin changing color, the days get shorter, and the weather turns cooler, we all know that winter is just around the corner. Our team at Sutton Brothers want to you to be prepared by ensuring that your heating system is ready for those frigid days and nights. Here are some fall maintenance tips to help you and your family get ready for the heating season.
Continue ReadingMost North Carolina homeowners expect hot water to be available whenever they want it. Whether for a hot morning shower, a warm and sudsy kitchen sink, or for your whitest whites in the laundry room, you probably just expect your water heater to do its job. Fortunately, a water heater is one appliance that works 24/7 with very little worry and maintenance.
Continue ReadingThough it’s a hidden element in your home, ductwork is crucial to your home comfort. It’s the system by which warm or cool air circulates throughout your home. And all your conditioned air, whether it’s warmed or cooled, has to travel through these ducts. As such, it’s essential to have a well-maintained duct system in your home.
Continue ReadingSaving money is a hot topic for just about everyone, especially during these uncertain days surrounding COVID-19. Although we are all used to having reasonably comfortable temperatures in our homes, the energy we use in heating and cooling can be significant. Our team at Sutton Brothers wants to help you understand the ways that industry…
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