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Signs You Need a New Garbage Disposal
Updated May 2022 Now that it’s the start of a new year, it’s time to plan the improvements you want to make to your home. Here’s an easy one that you may not have thought of: contact professional plumbers to install a new garbage disposal. “But how do I know I need a new disposal?” […]
Drain Cleaning: A Good Way to Start the New Year
You may have a lot of resolutions for 2017 (or maybe you just like to call them “plans”). But if you don’t mind, we would like to suggest another to squeeze in. Don’t worry, it’s actually one that’s easy to do. All it takes is making a call or using an online form to contact our […]
Should I Schedule Water Testing for My Home?
Yes, you should. Okay, you probably want more details than that. We just wanted to get that out of the way up front. If you’re asking this question, then you almost certainly need to have water testing. Why Water Testing Is Important It’s easy to think that water testing isn’t that important because the water that […]
The Difference New Windows Can Make in Winter
Putting in new windows for a home is a job that people often associate with remodeling. It’s true that new windows can make an enormous difference in the look of a home, as well as create better light and atmosphere inside. But putting in new windows for an older house is also a great way […]
Danger: Cracked Heat Exchanger in a Furnace
Putting the word Danger! right at the front of a title of a blog post about furnaces may make it sound like gas furnaces are inherently hazardous pieces of equipment. The truth is that natural gas furnaces—which are found in more homes than any other type of heater—are built for safe operation. If you take regular care […]
A Furnace’s 1st Day on the Job: Notice Any of These Issues?
The furnace that does the important job of keeping your home warm has probably been “on vacation” for most of the summer and well into the fall. But it’s almost time for the furnace to get back to work: temperatures are dropping, and winter lurks right around the corner. When you turn your furnace on […]
Going on a Winter Vacation? Make Sure You Have an Automatic Shut-Off Valve
December is a time of year when many people go off on vacations. Sometimes it’s extended trips to stay with family for the holidays, other times it’s a way to spend the winter holidays in a sunnier, warmer climate. But whatever the reason that you might decide to go on a winter vacation, you should […]
Problems You May Encounter with Your Tankless Water Heater
One of the big advantages (among many) of using a tankless water heater to provide hot water to your home is that it needs fewer repairs than standard storage tank water heaters. The reason for this is that a tankless system undergoes less much stress because it doesn’t have to use energy continually to maintain […]
UV Air Purifiers Are a Terrific Choice for Winter Health!
Winter in Durham can be a lovely season, especially if you don’t mind chilly weather. But it’s also a period when flu and cold germs run rampant, and people miss many days of work, quality time with their families, and the enjoyment of vacations because of illnesses. There are steps you can take to reduce […]
Ways to Lower Heating Bills in Winter
Nobody wants to spend more money than they need to on anything. The tricky part, however, is recognizing where you’re spending too much money in the first place. One area in your house where you’re probably paying more than you need to is winter heating. Because people are accustomed to thinking of their heating bills […]