Posts Tagged ‘Durham’
Reasons to Get Rid of the Old Window ACs
Central air conditioning systems started to become common for residential buildings in the 1970s. But many homes in the Durham area still rely on window units to provide their summer cooling. We recommend you have these window units replaced, either…
Read MoreIs Your AC Losing Refrigerant? How to Tell
To create lower temperatures indoors, your air conditioner uses the circulation of refrigerant, a chemical compound that can easily change between liquid and gaseous forms. As the refrigerant evaporates in the indoor coil of the AC, it absorbs heat and…
Read MoreNow Is the Time to Maintain Your Sump Pump
The beginning of the spring is the time to make sure the sump pump in your house is ready to do its job in case of flooding. Spring rains, snowmelt, and more water saturated into the ground bring the danger…
Read MoreWays You May Be Wasting Water
When you look at your monthly bills and see how much water your household has been using, do you feel a bit faint, or do you start seeing red? How can we be using this much water? you may be thinking. Unfortunately,…
Read MoreThe Way Furnace Energy Efficiency Is Measured
Energy efficiency is a major concern homeowners have when they are shopping for new appliances. Because furnaces are vital for home comfort and consume large amounts of energy during the winter, their efficiency ratings are important to consider when the…
Read MoreWhat Does My Home Need to Benefit from a Heat Pump Water Heater?
Once upon a time, homeowners had few choices when it came to new water heater installations. Everyone used storage tank water heaters, and that was that. But now we live in times when homeowners can select water heaters with better…
Read MoreWhen Even the AC Is Too Hot: Why an Air Conditioner Overheats
With the weather so hot at summer’s end, everything is in danger of possibly overheating—including your air conditioner. Air conditioning systems are designed to operate in hot weather. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be much use to anyone. But the extra load…
Read MoreIs My House in Danger of Slab Leaks?
You probably aren’t aware of this, but a large part of the plumbing for your house is located down in the concrete foundation slab. It’s an easy way to pipe water into the house, and it keeps the pipes out…
Read MoreWhat Tools Do I Need for Sewer Cleaning?
You’ve got something wrong with the sewer line for your home. Maybe multiple drains are blocked or bad smells are wafting from sinks around the house. The sewer line probably needs to be cleaned out to restore your home’s drainage…
Read MoreSump Pump Problems Need Fixing—Fast!
The sump pump is one of the most useful plumbing appliances for a home. It’s also an appliance that homeowners hope they don’t actually have to use often, since it’s there in cases of emergencies when water floods down into…
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