Expert Tips

Dead Batteries Your AC won’t operate if the batteries in your thermostat run out. If the screen there suddenly goes blank, your thermostat likely needs some additional power. To determine if this is the cause of your issue, it is typically simple to replace these batteries. It Got Turned Off Most air conditioners have two … [Read More]

Here are 4 common reasons why your AC might be blowing warm air, and how you can address them: 1) Inspect the Circuit Breaker Could your circuit breaker have tripped without your knowledge? If the circuit is overloaded or the breaker needs replacement, this can occur frequently. In fact, it’s a more common issue than … [Read More]

1) Stay Even More Comfortable at Home When your air conditioner is working optimally, it will pump more cool air throughout your home. This means it has a better chance of cooling those rooms that are always too hot, no matter what you try. More cool air and a more efficient system means you’ll get … [Read More]

1) Rinse Your Garbage Disposal Regularly Run hot water down your garbage disposal and drain every day, and put a cup of dishwashing soap down once a week. This helps keep gunk out of the disposal and can clear your drains, too. Less buildup means less risk of clogs. 2) Throw Food Waste in the … [Read More]

1) Frozen Pipes Pipes can freeze both inside and outside. Prevent this by taking some action before the weather gets cold. Unscrew all outdoor hoses and turn off the water lines that go to your outdoor spigots. Insulate pipes that tend to freeze, and leave cabinet doors open when it’s extremely cold outside. Keep your … [Read More]

Here at Big Cat, we know you like hot water because everyone likes hot water! Did you know, though, that there are some things you can do to keep your hot water heater in Colorado Springs, CO working well for you this winter? Since you REALLY don’t want to run out of hot water when … [Read More]