Homeowner's Tips Blog
What Type of Water Heater Is Best For You?
August 25, 2025
A Water Heater Personalized To Your Needs Will Improve Your Life Chances are, you never think about your water heater until you find the icy water of Antarctica pouring out of your shower head. We've all been enjoying a nice, warm, relaxing shower when our water heater runs out of the good stuff. The only thing left to do is suffer through the icy embrace of tap water. If your... Read more »
Why Is Air Conditioning Maintenance Important?
July 11, 2025
Keeping Your AC Maintained Will Help Improve Your Comfort and Utility Bill We tend to ignore the things we can't see. That is why so many air conditioners go so long without being serviced. You can't see your entire HVAC system. However, you should still be able to see the effects of a poorly maintained air conditioner on your wallet and family. Even if you usually don't take the time... Read more »
Summer is Coming – Now is the Perfect Time for AC Maintenance
June 5, 2025
When you think of summer in New England, images of cookouts, beach days, and warm evening breezes come to mind. But as pleasant as the season can be, it also brings something less enjoyable—scorching heat. If you’ve ever had your air conditioner fail during a July heatwave, you know it’s not something you want to experience twice. That’s why spring and early summer are the best times to schedule your... Read more »
Why Size Matters with Your Home AC System
May 26, 2025
While a new air conditioning system is typically a big investment for families throughout our service area, a bigger system isn’t always a better one. Instead, and for your AC system to deliver the kind of long-term comfort you desire, it needs to cool your home as efficiently and effectively as possible. And sometimes, going smaller is exactly the right move. Here's more on AC system sizing and how it... Read more »
Spring is the Perfect Time to Check Your Plumbing
As the days get longer and the air a little fresher, many of us feel the annual urge to clean, declutter, and reset our homes. But while you're busy scrubbing floors and organizing closets, there's one important system you might be overlooking: your plumbing. Just like your windows and carpets, your plumbing needs seasonal attention. Spring is the perfect time to ensure everything is flowing smoothly—literally. Here are a few... Read more »
Is It Time to Replace Your Central AC System?
May 12, 2025
In life, things have a way of telling us when they need a little TLC to keep going. For example, your car's "check engine" light comes on when your car needs service. A faucet may develop a slow drip. And your central AC system might struggle to keep up during the hottest months of summer. If you're lucky, a little tune-up or repair is all that's needed. But in the... Read more »
With AC Preventive Maintenance, You’ll Stay Cool, Save Money, and Worry Less
April 27, 2025
We don’t think much about our air conditioner…until, that is, it stops working. Then suddenly, it's all we can think about. But here’s the thing: your air conditioning system doesn’t have to break down in the middle of a heatwave. With a little AC preventive maintenance, you can keep it running smoothly, efficiently, and quietly—all season long. At Pann Home Services, we believe your AC should work as hard as... Read more »
Drain Odor – How to Get Rid of it Yourself
April 15, 2025
You just walked into your kitchen or bathroom only to discover an unidentifiable (and horrible) smell. If you can't find the odor source, it is most likely a drain odor. That's right. Drains can smell bad. If your drains smell foul, don't fret. There are several different DIY steps to rid your home of drain odor. However, before we get into the specific ways to eliminate smelly drains, we should... Read more »
How an Electronic Anode Rod Can Better Protect Your Water Heater
April 13, 2025
The water inside your water heater tank is only as good as the quality of the water flowing into your home. If, for example, you have even mild hard water conditions – evidenced by higher-than-normal amounts of magnesium and calcium in your water supply, so will your water heater storage tank. And, unless that water is properly treated by a water softener, it will eventually cause internal tank corrosion, thus... Read more »
How Often Should You Change Your HVAC Filter?
March 28, 2025
You may need to change your filter more often than you realize! Air filters are a crucial component of your HVAC system. They keep your air clean and improve the efficiency of your system. Many people don't realize that air filters also protect the inner workings of their HVAC system. Filthy filters make it easier for dust and dirt to settle on components that need cleaning to work correctly. To... Read more »