Home Maintenance Myths That May Be Costing You Money

Home Maintenance Myths That May Be Costing You Money

October 20, 2019

If you own a home, you’ve probably received plenty of home maintenance tips from well-meaning friends and family members over the years—but how true or effective are they really? From which gutter filter works best to the best way to clean your roof, there’s a lot of misinformation out there. Today, Gutter Helmet® of Eastern NY debunks common myths about home maintenance.

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Myth 1: Turning Off Your Air Conditioner When You Leave Your Home Saves Energy

Turning off your air conditioner on a hot day makes your home heat up inside. So when you turn it back on, your air conditioner will have to work overtime to cool your interior again. Experts recommend turning your thermostat up or down by 5-10 degrees when you leave your home to save the most energy.

Myth 2: Gutter Guards Require Zero Maintenance

Although gutter guard and gutter cap products promise to keep your gutters clog-free, some of them require ongoing maintenance from you to operate properly. Unless you install Gutter Helmet—which is the only product on the market with a Never Clean Your Gutters Again® guarantee—you will still need to do a little bit of work. Many products aren’t capable of keeping small debris like pine straw and seeds out, so you’ll still need to clean your gutters yourself periodically. With Gutter Helmet, this isn’t a problem. 

Myth 3: Stone Countertops Are Indestructible

Stone countertops are often praised for their durability, but rocks aren’t completely indestructible. Marble, for instance, scratches and stains easily. When it comes into contact with acidic substances like lemon juice and soda, a cloudy, dull spot could form through a process known as etching. While marble and quartz won’t crack when exposed to heat from a hot pot, direct heat can result in discoloration. Granite is considered to be the best stone option as it doesn’t stain or scratch.

If you’re looking for aluminum gutters, look no further than Gutter Helmet of Eastern NY. We provide high-quality gutter protection systems and superb installation services. Call us at (866) 252-9400 or fill out our contact form to request a free quote.

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We just had gutters installed on our house. It was pouring rain, cold, and we still had piles of snow in the areas that they had to work in. They showed up on time, never complained and had all gutters installed in less than three hours....in pouring rain! They were great, and we are extremely satisfied!

The crew installed our gutters and completed the job in less time than anticipated. They were friendly, hardworking and cleaned up after they were done. I would recommend Gutter Helmet of Eastern NY to any home owner who needs new gutters.

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