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Why Do the Drains in My House Smell Bad?
You work hard to make sure that you have a clean and attractive house. So when you start to notice foul smells wafting from one or more of the drains—unpleasant sewer odor smells—you’ll want to find out what’s wrong and have it taken care of right away. There are a number of possibilities to explain […]
What to Do When Your AC Stops Working
Before the big heat of the summer arrives, it’s a smart idea to prepare yourself for air conditioning emergencies. There’s no guarantee that your air conditioner will be able to do its job without malfunctions for the entire summer (although you can significantly increase its chances of being error-free by scheduling spring maintenance from professionals). […]
What Does a Reverse Osmosis System Do, And Should I Get One?
Homeowners are more concerned today than ever about the quality of the water piped to their homes through the municipal system. What is actually in the water you and your family drink and use to clean and cook? People are often upset to find out the answer. Fortunately there are solutions available to filter and […]
No, Ice Appearing on Your Air Conditioner Is Not Normal!
One of the more common misunderstandings people have about air conditioners is that the presence of ice is a regular part of how they operate. This is simply not true! Your home’s air conditioner doesn’t use ice during any part of the process of cooling down the indoor air. It uses the circulation of refrigerant […]
What Counts as a Plumbing Emergency?
Plumbing problems don’t work on a calendar or any sort of time table. In fact, sometimes they seem to do everything they possible can to happen at the worst times. This is the reason that we offer fast emergency plumbing services. You can call us any time of the day or night, any day of […]
Warning Noises You May Hear from Your Air Conditioner
With the warm weather here—and probably here to stay for a good while—your home’s air conditioning system will start to put in a lot of regular work. Make sure that you have regular spring maintenance done, which will give the system the best chance of making it through the summer without a major malfunction or […]
The Benefits of a Tankless Water Heater
Water heaters are something that every home needs, and needs around the year. Whether it’s a hot summer or cold winter day outside, you will still need to rely on a supply of heated water from the taps, showerheads, and for the appliances around the house to take care of numerous daily tasks. For many […]
What Is Hard Water and Why Is It a Problem?
The term hard water is one you may have heard tossed around in discussions of problems in homes, and yet not understood exactly what it meant. It is, admittedly, an odd term. (Isn’t hard water actually ice?) In this post, we’ll explain exactly what hard water means, why it’s an issue for a home, and […]
What Happens During Spring Air Conditioning Maintenance?
We’ve recently written a reminder that spring is when you should schedule your annual inspection and tune-up for your home’s air conditioning system. This preventive maintenance service is the best way to see that the air conditioner is up to the challenge of the coming summer. An HVAC technician will check the system to locate places […]
What Are the Benefits of Installing a Dehumidifier?
Even if you’ve only been through one of our summers, you know that North Carolina residents are no stranger to humidity! With temperatures just starting to warm up, springtime serves as a reminder that we are about to enter another long stretch of excess moisture and heat. The good news is that there is something […]