To utilize your air conditioning system fully and efficiently, you should understand that it is a total, whole-house system.

Good HVAC maintenance by changing your filter monthly can save energy dollars and prolong the life of the unit.

If you find yourself without heat, review the maintenance list in your McBride workbook. If after reviewing this list your furnace is still not working properly, call your HVAC contractor.

You may experience seeing some condensation dripping on the ductwork that run through the basement and into the HVAC unit.

Many plumbing clogs happen in the p-trap, the curved portion of the drain pipe under the sink and are caused by improper garbage disposal use.

Some homes have been equipped with an interior sump pump system. It is designed to keep groundwater from entering your basement.

If you don’t have any hot water, it’s a good idea to check your pilot light. Most McBride homes will have a status light that’s blinking to show there is an active pilot light.

Natural gas lines will have a main shut off valve located outside at the service meter, where the line enters the home from the exterior.

The main water shut off is typically located in the basement near the front foundation wall or in the mechanical room but are also installed for each vanity and toilet in the home.