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Brad Holly

5
Jun

Advantages of Electric Water Heaters over Gas Water Heaters

Consumers have many alternatives when it comes to a water heater replacement. Traditional water heaters can hold up to 80 gallons of hot water in a large storage container. When hot water is being used, cold water enters underneath of the tank and is then heated to a preset heat. This ensures that the storage tank is always filled with

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22
May

Why is My Overflow Pipe Leaking?

Any kind of leak is worrisome: your roof could be leaking, you may have a leaking pipe in your kitchen, your overflow pipe may leak, and you may even have leaking tanks, appliances, and gutters. Leaks can be very serious because they can lead to moisture damage. Even if you can manage to prevent flooding, you may not succeed at

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8
May

5 Steps to Increasing The Lifespan of Your AC Unit

It can get hot in the sunshine state. Floridians know just how important a functioning air conditioner is for their homes. That’s why it is important to maintain your AC unit on a regular basis, not only to keep cool, but to avoid costs of repair and also to cut down on your monthly energy bill. While homeowners are not

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24
Apr

How Long Will My Toilet Last?

A toilet is an essential part of any home. You probably can’t imagine your home without one, but due to the nature of them, they are often overlooked appliances. It’s not usually the first thing that comes to mind during a home renovation. Although most homeowners probably have never asked, “Just how long will my toilet last?” or, “Is there

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10
Apr

My Air Conditioner Was Damaged During A Storm

What Should I Do When My HVAC Unit Is Damaged By Floods Or Storms? What does a flood, blizzard, rainstorm, or hailstorm have in common? All of them can cause a variety of problems with your home in the aftermath. This includes damage to your HVAC unit. There are several different ways in which one of these storm types can

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27
Mar

What Causes Drain Backup?

Drains serve a very significant purpose, and yet they are among the most neglected fixtures. Not many people are interested in finding out the health and condition of the drains. Whether it is the drain in the bathroom or toilet, whether it is the one connected to the kitchen sink or the main drain connected to the city sewer line,

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13
Mar

How To Lower My Water Bill

Why is my water bill so high? A high water bill is discomforting for more than one reason. It is obvious that your wallet would feel the pinch, and you would want to prevent that dent. A high water bill clearly indicates that you are using more water or wasting water. This is concerning as water wastage should be taken

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13
Feb

My Water Is Brown

Have you ever turned the faucet in your bathroom on or the tap on your sink and found brown water? If you haven’t, it is only a matter of time. Every homeowner has the day when one has to wonder, why is my water brown? Why is My Water Brown? Let us begin with a caveat. Your water may be

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30
Jan

My Air Conditioner Is Blowing Hot Air

Why is my air conditioner blowing hot air? An air conditioner is supposed to blow and circulate cool air. Why does it blow hot air? Just as a heater may not heat the indoor air, and you may continue to feel the chill, an air conditioner may fail to cool your indoor air and you may have hot air blowing

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16
Jan

Why Is My Air Conditioner Leaking Water?

The air conditioner is supposed to circulate cool air. It is not supposed to leak water, but every once in a while you would find your air conditioner leaking water. It is not normal, but it is not uncommon. Before we delve into the details of why your air conditioner is leaking water, let us understand the difference between condensation

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