Who doesn’t love the smell of a turkey roasting in the oven or freshly baked pumpkin pie? Those are the smells of Thanksgiving, one of the best food holidays. Just remember whether you are the one preparing the Thanksgiving meal or just a guest, make sure you are not creating a disaster by putting the […]
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As the cool days of fall become the chilly days of winter, it’s time to schedule a tune-up for your furnace. The earlier the better, as you’ll want your Raleigh area home’s heating system to be ready to handle the demands of these colder temperatures, while you still stay comfortable. Below are some tips to
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October may be the month for scary things, but let’s face it – no one wants creepy critters in their home! Unfortunately, animals like to crawl into tight spaces and will look for warm places when it’s cold outside. Your outdoor HVAC unit can be the perfect place for them to invade. Once inside there
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With October being National Fire Safety Month, it’s a good time to be reminded of the fire hazards around your home. One of the biggest fire safety hazards in your home is electrical problems. Electrical failure or malfunctions account for almost 34,000 home fires, on average, per year and result in roughly 440 deaths and
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The air handler of your HVAC system relies on the air filter to remove the dust, mold, pet dander, fabric fibers and other particulate from your equipment. This not only helps your system run better and last longer but also helps the indoor air quality of your home. Below are the reasons why it’s important
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With Hurricane Florence quickly approaching, it is important to make sure your home is prepared to withstand high winds, heavy rain and flooding. Below are some ways to prepare your HVAC unit for the storm and how to handle your appliances after the storm is over. HVAC Preparation Before the Hurricane Turn off the breakers
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We don’t usually think about our AC it stops working and we’re stuck in a hot mess. But if your AC needs repaired, there will be signs that it needs to be fixed before it’s too late. Below are some indications that your AC system needs service and/or repair. Warm Air Blowing This is not
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When you have a small child, just about every square inch of your home needs to be childproofed — and that goes for your register vents as well. Children love to pull them up and drop them on their feet, or stick arms and legs down the vents. They also seem to delight in putting
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Keeping a basement completely dry is always a challenge — especially in areas where they sit below the groundwater level. It’s imperative to have a reliable sump pump to keep excess water out of your house, protecting it from the dangers of mold and mildew growth. Sump pump pits are dug in the lowest part
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Last year there were at least 88 hail events reported in this part of North Carolina, with some hail being nickel- to quarter-sized. Hail can damage your car, roof, and even your air conditioner. When your air conditioning unit suffers from hail damage, there may be dents to the metal housing of the unit and
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