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You pay enough for your home’s heating and cooling! You certainly don’t want to pay extra without getting anything more for your money. Unfortunately, that’s what most people are already doing. Why? Leaks in your home’s ductwork lead to serious costs, both in energy bills and in other HVAC issues.
Are your ducts leaking? Here’s how to find out.
Nothing lasts forever. But some things are so much a part of the house that we don’t always think of them needing to be replaced. Your toilet may have been in your home for many years. Maybe it was there when you bought your house, and you have no idea how long it’s been there! How can you tell if a toilet needs to be replaced? Here are the key signs that it’s time for a new toilet.
What a wonderful world we live in today! You can find all the information you need in seconds with a quick search on the internet. We’ve come so far from the days of having to go to the library to look something up in a cumbersome set of encyclopedias. You can even find how-to videos that show you, step by step, how to do all kinds of things around the house.
This is amazing! But the extremely confident DIY gurus on the internet don’t always tell you which things are actually sensible to do yourself and which are better left to experts. Give your kitchen a facelift with a coat of paint and new cabinet knobs, sure! But what about plumbing, you ask? Can I find plumbing leaks myself? How would I go about it? We’ve got some important advice for you.
It’s important to notice when something is wrong with your HVAC system. Prompt repairs can make a huge difference in both repair cost and system longevity. But “Watch for these signs of AC trouble” or “Keep an eye out for air conditioner problems” are not actually the most helpful things to say when trying to help homeowners keep tabs on their air conditioners.
This is because the most common early indicators that an air conditioner is struggling are not things you can see. Usually, they’re things you will hear. What sounds does an air conditioner make when it needs repair? What do the various noises mean? We’ve got some details for you.
If your home has children in it, you know better than anyone the sort of catastrophes they’re able to create. Whether it’s broken toys, injuries, or a virus that comes home from preschool and cascades through the whole family, kids bring a great deal of chaos to a home. And they can wreak havoc on your home’s plumbing as well.
There are two ways to approach plumbing disaster preparation. First, take steps to minimize the risk that your kids will cause a plumbing emergency. Second, have a plan for what to do if an emergency does happen.
We talk a lot on this blog about the importance of maintenance for the various parts of your HVAC system such as your air conditioner, furnace, or heat pump. We point out the ways that getting repairs done as soon as possible can prevent a problem from worsening or from driving up your utility bills as your HVAC system struggles to get the job done.
But we don’t always acknowledge that paying for maintenance and repair can be tough, especially if you’re also faced with increased utility bills because of something that’s not quite right in your HVAC system. We’ve got some great options for making sure you get the maintenance and repair you need without paying more than necessary. Here’s the info.
As long as your heating system is running, your whole house should be cozy, right? But sometimes, a problem can occur which leaves parts of your home perfectly toasty while others have a distinct chill in the air. What can cause uneven heating and cold spots in your house? Do you need heating repair? Here’s what you should know.
It is so easy to panic when you’re faced with a plumbing emergency. And an overflowing toilet is about as panic-inducing as a plumbing emergency gets! Not only do you have no idea what to do, you’re also vividly aware that germ-infested water is spreading pathogens across your bathroom, and the problem is getting bigger by the second!
Panic can easily make a problem bigger, or make it take longer to come up with a solution. So it’s the last thing you want to do in a challenging situation. How can you avoid panicking when your toilet overflows? By knowing ahead of time what you’ll need to do. Let us arm you with some knowledge.
Autumn is upon us! Children are choosing their Halloween costumes, temperatures are dropping, and it’s time to think about preparing your business or commercial building for the coming cold weather.
The most important item on your winter prep to-do list for your commercial property is to ready your HVAC system for switching over to heating readiness. How should you do that? Here’s our recommendation.
Are you excited for summer? Of course you are! But part of the reason you’re ready to enjoy the heat is that you know you can retreat to your cool, comfortable home when you need to. It would really spoil your fun if your air conditioner broke down and you had to wait in an overheated house for someone to come fix it.
Would you like to know the best ways to protect your HVAC system and make sure it’s ready to work hard all summer? We’ve got some tips for you.
