Plumbing may be out of sight – but it’s not out of mind when it comes to home inspections. If you’re looking to buy a home, you should be aware of potential plumbing problems, because, after the sale, all repairs will be your responsibility. And if you’re the seller, it’s good to identify and address […]
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Whether you’re buying or selling a home, you’ll likely be faced with a home inspection. Because the HVAC system is one of the more important systems in a house, the inspection will certainly include a detailed examination of this equipment. How well an HVAC unit has been maintained can be indicative of how well the
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Tired of walking from your living room to your upstairs bedroom only to feel like you’re entering a different climate? Hot and cold spots are an all too common occurrence, leaving us uncomfortable in our own homes. It’s time to gain back your comfort, and we have just the right solutions to make that happen.
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Who knew choosing a water heater for your home could be so difficult? With the abundant amount of choices, where do you start? We recommend asking yourself two important questions before you begin: How do you need the water heater to perform? Do you want to pay more money upfront for an energy efficient model
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A new furnace is a considerable investment, and if you’re considering a new heating system, a heat pump is an effective, energy efficient solution for heating your home. Instead of using energy to actually heat the air that is circulated through duct work, heat pumps use a much smaller amount of energy to move heat
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We all know when we need to call a plumber – the toilet is running nonstop; your basement has a foot of water in it; a drain is completely clogged. Those are the crisis calls. But did you realize there are other times it’s a good idea to call a plumber – even when the
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Leaking electricity is known by many other names: Standby power (most common) Vampire power Phantom load Whatever it’s called, most homeowners are unfamiliar with its very existence – and how much it ends up affecting the electricity bill. Standby power refers to the amount of electricity used by appliances and equipment while they are switched
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According to the University of Minnesota, Americans spend $65 billion a year on holiday gifts. You’ll be spending enough on holiday gifts, you don’t need the extra expense of a high electric bill as well. To keep that bill down, you can switch to LED holiday lighting. Chances are you’re still using incandescent bulbs on
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The heating systems of today have come a long way from the days of wood-burning stoves and open fire places. The Age of Technology has changed everything, including the ways we heat our homes. Now we have choices that are both more economic and more environmentally friendly. Wood fueled – Prior to 1885, most American
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Household drains are a marvel of modern plumbing. The convenience they provide is often taken for granted until something goes wrong – and the drain won’t drain. A soapy residue around the bath drain, a kitchen sink that’s oily, or water around a laundry floor drain – these are all indications of a slow drain.
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