Happy heart, happy home. Or is it the other way around? The United States Environmental Protection Agency reports that long-term exposure to poor indoor air quality (IAQ) can have long-term effects like respiratory disease, heart disease, and cancer. If your home shows signs of poor IAQ, there are steps you can take to improve your […]
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The holidays are a time filled with cooking delicious foods, entertaining friends and family, and welcoming guests into our homes. Unfortunately, all of these create a situation that puts extra stress on your home’s plumbing. Avoid holiday plumbing problems by protecting your home against from potential plumbing disasters. Here are some helpful tips: Grease, fats,
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Decorating your home for the holidays is one of the greatest joys of the season. It’s important to make sure that you’re celebrating safely. We’ve provided some electrical safety tips below to keep you and your family safe this holiday season. Inspect lights before you plug them in. Check each set of lights for broken
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Who doesn’t love the smell of a turkey roasting in the oven or freshly baked pumpkin pie? Those are the smells of Thanksgiving, one of the best food holidays. Just remember whether you are the one preparing the Thanksgiving meal or just a guest, make sure you are not creating a disaster by putting the
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As the cool days of fall become the chilly days of winter, it’s time to schedule a tune-up for your furnace. The earlier the better, as you’ll want your Raleigh area home’s heating system to be ready to handle the demands of these colder temperatures, while you still stay comfortable. Below are some tips to
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October may be the month for scary things, but let’s face it – no one wants creepy critters in their home! Unfortunately, animals like to crawl into tight spaces and will look for warm places when it’s cold outside. Your outdoor HVAC unit can be the perfect place for them to invade. Once inside there
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With October being National Fire Safety Month, it’s a good time to be reminded of the fire hazards around your home. One of the biggest fire safety hazards in your home is electrical problems. Electrical failure or malfunctions account for almost 34,000 home fires, on average, per year and result in roughly 440 deaths and
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The air handler of your HVAC system relies on the air filter to remove the dust, mold, pet dander, fabric fibers and other particulate from your equipment. This not only helps your system run better and last longer but also helps the indoor air quality of your home. Below are the reasons why it’s important
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With Hurricane Florence quickly approaching, it is important to make sure your home is prepared to withstand high winds, heavy rain and flooding. Below are some ways to prepare your HVAC unit for the storm and how to handle your appliances after the storm is over. HVAC Preparation Before the Hurricane Turn off the breakers
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We don’t usually think about our AC it stops working and we’re stuck in a hot mess. But if your AC needs repaired, there will be signs that it needs to be fixed before it’s too late. Below are some indications that your AC system needs service and/or repair. Warm Air Blowing This is not
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