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3
Jul

Five Signs of Mold Damage

Mold is not just something you find on food left in the back of your fridge, it can lead to serious health issues. Knowing the signs of having a mold issue can help prevent it from spreading. Sign One: Allergies and cold symptoms, such as coughing and sneezing, that persist for long periods of time can be a sign of
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2
Jul

How to Maintain Your Ice Maker

Everyone has been in a situation where they go to get ice for their drink to find out that there is no ice! A broken ice maker is a very common problem, here are some tips to prevent this from ever happening again. First of all: Be informed Instead of throwing the manual to your refrigerator away, read through it.
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27
Jun

How to Prevent Your Dishwasher From Smelling

It is obvious the terrible smell that comes from the dishwasher is all the leftover food and grease, but it always seems so hard to get rid of it. With proper care and maintenance, the smell of a fresh dishwasher will fill your home. Step 1- Control Installation It is important to first check the electrical connection. If the connection
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25
Jun

First Steps to Take When Your Basement Floods

1. Address Health and Safety- First things first, it is important to keep children and animals away from the water. Depending on the source, there is a chance the water could be polluted with fecal matter or dangerous chemicals. Wearing protective clothing when going into the basement is a necessity. Boots, gloves, goggles, and even a respirator is reccomended when
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21
Jun

How to Prevent a Pipe Burst/Signs of Worn Out Pipes

How to Prevent Pipe Bursts and Signs of Warn Out Pipes Pipe bursts can be unpredictable. Even when you think everything is in good condition, there could still be an underlying issue. Signs Your Pipes are Likely to Burst: Rusty Pipes- After a long period of time, it is common for pipes to begin rusting. The more rust that covers
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19
Jun

Creating a Safe Environment for Your Home

Dealing with a flood in your home is hard enough as it is, so here are some tips to help save money and keep a safe environment. To begin, the electricity inside your home should always be protected. The following items should be at least a foot above the expected flooding level for your area: Switches Sockets Circuit breakers Wires
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2
Jan

How to Avoid Frozen Pipes in the Winter

The cold, winter months can cause the pipes in your home to freeze creating severe damage throughout your home. Learn how to ensure that your home will remain damage-free this season: What to Know About Frozen Pipes: Frozen pipes are likely to occur in temperatures under 20 degrees so make sure you are alert and aware when the weather drops
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31
Jul

Sewer Backups: A Homeowners Worst Nightmare

Summer storms can cause severe damage to your sewer system. As the ground outside of your home becomes saturated due to heavy rainfall, it allows for loose soil to travel into small cracks in your sewer line, causing major sewer backups. Not only do sewer backups cause an extensive amount of damage, they can also create health hazards in your
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10
Jul

Get Your Plumbing System Ready For Summer

Follow these simple tricks to get your home ready to go for the summer! 1. Check Your Hot Water Heater With the high temperatures of the summer, your hot water heater is not utilized as much as it is in the cold months of the winter. Start draining your water heater tank to eliminate unwanted buildup. It is also important
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27
Jun

What You Should Know About Your Air Conditioner

With the summer heat upon us, making sure your air conditioning unit is functioning properly should be one of your top priorities. Why does water form in your air conditioner? Part of your air conditioner's job is to suck in the humidity from the air. The inside of the air conditioner pulls in hot, humid air through the return griller
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