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10 Reasons to Upgrade to a Programmable Thermostat

The thermostat is a tiny, but critical piece of equipment in your home. It’s responsible for controlling the temperature and comfort of the air within your home. If you’re dealing with an older thermostat, you’re most likely very familiar with having to trudge to the thermostat every time that you want to adjust the temperature. Forgetting to adjust it could mean coming home to a home that is either too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter when all you want to do is sit down and relax. If…

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June 22, 2019

7 Reasons to Get a Tankless Water Heater Installed

Pipes and boiler of gas heating system in the house

Featured / Water Heaters

7 Reasons to Get a Tankless Water Heater Installed

Who doesn’t love hot water? It’s one of the many modern conveniences that make our lives so much easier. Hot water is possible, thanks to your water heater. Most homes have water heater tanks. The tank holds your hot water for when you need it. Even the biggest tanks can run out of hot water though, especially if you have several fixtures using that hot water all at once. And when the tank runs out of hot water, you have to wait for more water to heat up again. This can put…

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June 22, 2019

Why Your Water Heater Might Not Be Working

Condensing gas boiler in the boiler room

Plumbing / Water Heaters

Why Your Water Heater Might Not Be Working

Something is relaxing about stepping into a nice hot shower. Warm water can ease tense muscles and make you feel better almost instantly. Finding yourself waiting longer and longer for hot water, or that you have no hot water at all, can be quite inconvenient. These issues point to a problem with your water heater. Below are seven reasons why your water heater might not be working. No Pilot Light If you have a gas water heater, there’s a pilot light. This is what ignites the burner. A thermocouple keeps the pilot…

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June 19, 2019

Air Conditioning

How to Change an Air Conditioning Filter

Routine air conditioning maintenance is crucial for ensuring that your air conditioner can efficiently and adequately cool your home. Part of this maintenance is regularly changing the air conditioning filter. The filter is the part of your air conditioner that keeps dust, dirt, and other debris out of the air before it gets cooled and sent back into your home. Over time, it fills up. Once filled, it can no longer function properly, which can result in significant complications. A clogged filter can even go so far as to ruin your entire…

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June 17, 2019

Plumbing

7 Signs You Need a Drain Cleaning Service

Your drains are one of those features of your home that you probably don’t think about very much. They’re an incredibly small part of your home’s plumbing system, but they are incredibly important. If an issue arises, your entire plumbing system can then be affected. The most common problem that affects your drains is that they get clogged. When your drains become clogged, getting them cleared is crucial. Here are seven warning signs that it’s time to call in a professional drain cleaning service. Your Drains are Slow Slow moving drains are…

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June 15, 2019

11 of the Most Common Causes of a Leaky Pipe

Close-up Of Water Is Leaking From The White Sink Pipe

Featured / Plumbing

11 of the Most Common Causes of a Leaky Pipe

Leaking pipes are a major issue. They can cause severe damage to your home, ruining ceilings, floors, walls, carpets, furniture, and more. The moisture can encourage the growth of mold and mildew. All of these problems can then result in some rather expensive repair bills. Not only that, but leaky pipes also waste water, which means you’re paying a whole lot more on your water bill for the water you’re not even using. One of the most significant issues with leaks is that you can’t see the pipes in your home, so…

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June 11, 2019

Water Heaters

How Long Should My Water Heater Last?

Your water heater is one of the most important features of your home. It’s what provides every water fixture in your home with hot water. Without it, you would be left taking cold showers every morning and having no hot water to wash your dishes or clothes. Like everything else in your home, a water heater isn’t designed to last forever. So, just how long should you expect it to last? The Type of Water Heater You Have Plays a Huge Role Different types of water heaters have different expected lifespans. Traditional…

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June 9, 2019

Air Conditioning

Reasons Why Your Thermostat Isn’t Working Properly

Your thermostat is the main control center for your heating and air conditioning. Have you ever taken a look at what it’s reading versus what you’re feeling in your home and felt that something wasn’t quite right? The thermostat can be faced with several issues that can affect your HVAC system. Here are seven reasons why yours might not be working correctly. Your Thermostat Isn’t Connected Properly It is entirely possible that your thermostat isn’t connected properly, or even at all. Take a look at the power source. Make sure that the…

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June 7, 2019

Plumbing

How to Fix a Running Toilet

Your toilet is one of the most important fixtures in the home. It’s also one of the ones that we tend to take for granted until something goes wrong with it. A running toilet isn’t something that you should ignore. You can’t ignore it. Not only do you hear the water always running, or continually cycling on and off, you also see its effects on your water bill. A continuously running toilet can waste hundreds of gallons of water every single day. The longer you go without addressing your running toilet, the…

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June 3, 2019

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