With fall here, there are a few things you can do to prepare for winter now (including getting your furnace tuned up). Here are a handful of suggestions of things you might want to do outside before it gets too cold. Clean out your gutters and downspouts. When the rains come, you’ll want the water […]
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Summer is thunderstorm season. Yes, those storms can cool things off and are good for the lawn and garden. But they can also lead to expensive and inconvenient basement flooding. We constantly remind (nag) you of plumbing to do’s to prevent flooding – installing and maintaining sump pumps and having your sewer line rodded. But […]
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After a hard day at work or play, there isn’t anything like soaking in a hot tub to decompress and relax those muscles. But along with the pleasure comes responsibility. You need to care for your hot tub. Here are some tips. Monitor water chemistry. You need to know the required levels of pH, alkalinity, […]
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Many homeowners tend to forget about the ducts that link their HVAC systems to the rest of their homes. Just like your air conditioner, it is vital that you inspect, clean, and repair ducts each year to ensure you’re getting the most out of your cooling dollars and keeping your family healthy. Here are some […]
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Even though the heating season thankfully is almost over, you should never ignore any of the strange noises you might hear while your furnace is in operation. Here are some of the most common noises and their causes. Screeching or Squealing This is one of the most common noises you will hear in a furnace, […]
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All furnace units have filters, which need to be replaced on a regular basis. Below are a few reasons you should ensure this takes place as regularly as recommended by your installation and maintenance technician. Enjoy better air quality Research performed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has shown that the air we breathe indoors […]
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Although a furnace is an essential item to have in your home, chances are that you seldom give this unit much thought until it decides to malfunction or worse, stop working completely. This is usually the time when the furnace technician in Chicago is asked, “Why did my furnace go bad?” There are a few […]
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We really advise against people doing electrical work themselves. Do it wrong and you can short out your entire house, start a fire, injure yourself, or worse. But if you are determined to do it yourself, here are some things you will need. Safety glasses to protect your eyes. Linesmen’s pliers to cut, grip, twist […]
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RPZ (Reduced Pressure Zone) devices are backflow prevention devices that protect drinking water and your municipal water supply from contamination. RPZ (Reduced Pressure Zone) Devices RPZ devices prevent contaminants from entering the water supply if reduced pressure exists in the supply piping. This reduced pressure can be caused by a water leak in the house, […]
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 235,000 people aged 15 and over visit emergency rooms every year due to accidents that occur in the bathroom. Almost 14% are hospitalized. The injury rate is significantly higher for women. Last month we talked to you about ways to avoid slipping in the bathroom. […]
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