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Is your A/C ready for summer?
Is your A/C ready for summer? Everyone is ready for summer! After the stress and anxiety of the first half of this year, we all want to relax a bit and enjoy the summer. Before you do that, make sure you prepare your air conditioner and give it a tune-up. Do this before summer hits …
Is It Safe To Use Chemical Drain Cleaners?
Is It Safe To Use Chemical Drain Cleaners? When you have a clogged drain your first instinct is to grab chemical drain cleaners. But is that actually what you should do? Pipe Corrosion There are many drain cleaners to choose from, each stronger than the next. But is there a point where these cleaners are …
Why is My Toilet Draining Slowly?
Why is My Toilet Draining Slowly? Toilets are the last thing that we think about when they are doing their job. But when they stop it is a major problem. Your toilet draining slowly can be one of these problems. Possible Culprits Partial Blockage: Something is stuck in the pipe. Use a good plunger and …
Your Health & Comfort Matter Most
COVID-19: Your Health & Comfort Matter Most We are living in uniquely challenging times. We know you are doing all you can to care for yourself and your family during the COVID-19 pandemic. As an essential business, we are ready to assist homeowners like you across the country. If you find yourself needing immediate repairs, …
A Healthy and Comfortable Home
How to Create a Comfortable, Multi-Tasking Home Environment We are living in difficult, stressful, and unprecedented times. The majority of people are working from home, schooling from home, and spending free time at home. Now more than ever it is important that your home environment is healthy and comfortable. A Multi-Tasking Environment In addition to …
Washable vs. Disposable Air Filters
Washable vs. Disposable Air Filters WASHABLE DISPOSABLE $75 average $15 average Replace about every 5 years Replace every 30 to 90 days Wash and let dry before reinstalling Dispose and install new one Environmentally friendly Not environmentally friendly MERV ratings 1 – 4 MERV ratings 4 – 12 Capture under 75% of larger particles …
Choosing The Right Kitchen Faucet
Choosing The Right Kitchen Faucet Whether you are looking to upgrade your kitchen faucet, need a refresh, or need a replacement, there are a few things to consider when shopping for a new one. Replacing with an exact match is simple, but a whole new style requires a bit of planning. Read on to find …
Air & Surface Sanitizer – Protect Your Family
Air & Surface Sanitizer – Protect Your Family Families are staying home to protect themselves, stores have run out of hand sanitizer, face masks and gloves. There is, however, one air & surface sanitizer product that is even better than all of those combined: the Air Scrubber Plus. The Problem Schools are closed, workplaces are …
Homebuyer’s Plumbing Checklist
Homebuyer’s Plumbing Checklist Buying a home is one of the biggest investments that you will make. While it’s standard practice to hire a home inspector, most people don’t think to have a licensed contractor perform a plumbing inspection. Below are several important reasons why you shouldn’t skip this step and to add it to your …
How do I turn off my water?
How do I turn off my water in an emergency? Most of us don’t think about having to turn off the water to the entire house. It’s a good idea to know where the shut-off valve is located in case there is ever an emergency. Single Family House To turn off the water for a …
Ideal Thermostat Settings
Ideal Thermostat Settings The first step to making sure that your thermostat settings are ideal for the time of day and season is to ensure that the thermostat itself is installed in the proper location. An interior wall near the center of the house is the ideal location. Try to avoid direct sunlight, doors, windows, …
Warning Signs Your Furnace Is Failing
Warning Signs Your Furnace Is Failing We take a lot of things for granted and assume that they will work when we turn them on. Often it’s better to be prepared when something major breaks so you can make an informed decision on the next step. Here are some common warning signs that your furnace …
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