• Sewer Line Backups: What You Need To Know

    When you flush your toilet, run water through a sink, or take a shower, all of the used water exits your home through a sewer line. However, when this line gets clogged, it can begin to back up. Learning about this problem will help you to understand the signs that it is happening, what you can do to prevent it, and what to do if it does happen to you. Here is some information everyone should know about sewer line back-ups.
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  • 3 Tips For Reducing Food-Related Odors In Your Restaurant

    The way that your restaurant smells when customers walk through the door can really make a difference. If your customers walk in and smell not-so-pleasant smells, such as smells from old food and grease, it can have an impact on their appetite and their perception of the cleanliness of your establishment. Luckily, there are steps that you can take to reduce food-related odors in your restaurant so that it smells nice and clean when people walk through the door.
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  • Addressing Two Common Questions About Air Conditioner Issues

    Issues with your home's air conditioner can drastically decrease the comfort inside your home while also contributing to higher energy usage. Unfortunately, air conditioning problems can be fairly common, and many homeowners are not particularly well-informed when it comes to addressing these issues. After you learn about the answers to these two questions about common air conditioner concerns, you will be better able to get the most from this part of your home.
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  • Don't Let Sky Booms Become Home Bummers: How To Protect Your HVAC System From Lightning Damage

    Whether you believe in global warming or not, experts warn that rising temperatures make lightning a far more likely occurrence. In fact, a new study claims that for each incremental degree (Celsius) that higher median temperatures rise, we should expect a 12% increase in lightning strikes. Any electrical system in your home is vulnerable to breakdown or complete destruction when lightning hits, so take some precautions to ensure your heating and air conditioning unit is ready for storms.
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  • Tips To Troubleshoot Furnace Problems

    Furnace problems can occur without warning. In some instances, you can use basic troubleshooting to diagnose what is wrong and fix it. In others, you might have to call in a professional to repair your furnace. Before calling for help, here are some basic troubleshooting tips you can use to potentially get the heat flowing again.  Low Airflow If there is still heat coming from the vents in your home, it is possible that your furnace has a dirty filter.
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  • Comparing Electric And Hydronic Baseboard Heaters

    Baseboard heaters provide a low-profile, affordable heating option to your home without the extensive installation process that is associated with more conventional central heating units. There are two main variants of baseboard heaters, electric and hydronic, which operate in very different ways to provide heat to your home. Due to this difference in operation, both types of baseboard heaters provide a different set of advantages and disadvantages to your home. Understanding the differences in both types of baseboard heaters can help you choose the one that best fits your needs.
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  • How Can You Keep Your Indoor Air Cleaner? A Guide For Indoor Allergy Sufferers

    If you suffer from indoor allergies, it's important to keep the air in your home as clean as possible. Otherwise, you'll be suffering from sneezing and itchy eyes in what should be your comfortable home! Here are three ways to keep your home's air free from dust, mold spores, and pet dander. Have your ducts cleaned. No matter how much you dust and vacuum, the dust is just going to keep being re-distributed each time you turn your heat or air conditioning on if you don't have your ducts cleaned, too.
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  • 3 Simple Things To Check On Your Air Conditioner Before Calling A Service Technician

    As summer heats up, you will likely be using your air conditioner more often and more intensely. Although this can lead to problems with your air conditioner that can cause your air conditioner to stop working, there are several simple things that you can check to make sure that your unit is actually broken and not simply set to the wrong setting. Although these things may seem simple, checking them can make sure you avoid an unnecessary and potentially embarrassing service call.
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