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How Do I Know What Size Air Conditioner I Need For My House?

When buying a new air conditioning system, it must be an appropriate size to handle your cooling needs. But how do you determine the right size of AC unit you need to efficiently cool your home? How To Estimate Air Conditioner Size in Tons First, let’s look at how air conditioner sizes are determined. An…

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Enercare Smarter Home Video

With Enercare Smarter Home Video, you can see what is going on in and around your property – even when you’re not home.  Our outdoor camera offers visibility outside your home while the indoor camera provides comfort in knowing what’s going on inside. Check on the family in the backyard, make sure your package arrives…

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Enercare Smarter Home Smart Sockets

Control any device and monitor your energy usage with the Enercare Smarter Home Smart Sockets. The Enercare Smarter Home Smart Socket plugs into any power outlet in your home, allowing you to control any device plugged into the outlet remotely from the Enercare Smarter Home mobile app. Remotely turn on or off appliances, the TV, Christmas tree…

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Smarter Home – How to manage videos saved to the cloud

With Smarter Home Live Video, you no longer need to wonder what’s going on while you’re away. Check-in at home with live streaming video from anywhere in the world using your smartphone, tablet, or computer. You can view the inside and outside of your home from the same screen and view multiple locations at once,…

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Avoid costly damage caused by water

Most people have either experienced water damage in their home or know someone who has. Water damage is responsible for 23% of homeowner’s property losses annually.  The longer a leak goes undetected the more damage it can do and the more costly it can become – upwards of $20,000 for a repair. Most homeowners insurance…

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Setting up location services

With location services, you can create rules and alerts based on your GPS location. For example, have your Enercare Smarter Home Lock automatically open when you are within range of your home.  To do this, you just need to set up a geo-fence. A geo-fence is a virtual geographical boundary that is set up around your home address…

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Why Choose Natural Gas?

Natural gas is a natural resource and an inexpensive way to heat the home. For decades, many homeowners have used natural gas in a variety of ways including forced air systems. Natural gas is a preferred method of heating the home due to being reliable as well as efficient and convenient.  Natural gas is a…

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Six Safety Tips for Using a Space Heater

FEBRUARY 12, 2018 Space heaters can be a handy tool to bring an extra bit of warmth into your home — even if your furnace is working. However, portable electric heaters can be dangerous if not handled appropriately. If you plan on using one to help make your bedroom or living room extra toasty in…

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Stay Clear of Power Lines

Downed power lines are very dangerous. Read these tips to avoid injury. If you see a downed power line. Remember these simple but important tips: 1. Keep your distance Never touch it with your hand or any other object, under any circumstance. Stay at least 15 yards away from a downed power line or other…

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DIY Plumbing Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

Plumbing can be intimidating, especially for newer homeowners. You may feel like you have no idea where to start when it comes to maintaining your plumbing system, and you might even be afraid to tinker with any of the parts. While it’s best to leave major plumbing projects to a professional, there are steps you…