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Although chemical cleaners may seem like the perfect solution to your drainage problems, this may not be true. Chemical drain cleaners are so harsh that they can damage and degrade your pipes by: Extremely damaging plastic pipes Don’t completely remove build up on the walls of drainpipes Not completely removing clog—leading to future issues Hiring a professional Durham Plumbing Service will ensure ...
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The experts at JD Service Now share the most common plumbing issues they have encountered while servicing the homes in Raleigh. We’ve responded to countless calls for service and below are the most common plumbing issues we repair: Leaks Clogs Low water pressure If you are experiencing the plumbing issues above or any other problems, our experts at JD Service Now can help you today! An average of ...
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A common household problem is a running toilet, and although this may seem like an insignificant problem, toilets typically account for almost 30 percent of your household water use. Therefore, if your toilet isn’t working properly or it is running longer than it should, you may be exceeding the 30 percent mark. If your toilet isn’t working properly, you will want to replace it with a more ...
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During the hot summer months, it can be challenging to keep your home cool without an A/C system. There are several different hacks, tips, and tricks you can use during the summer to keep yourself and your home cool. We have listed 7 different tips for you to keep yourself cool during the hot summer days. Invest in Good Shades Blackout curtains or energy-efficient shades are a great way to keep ...
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Being handy around the home is a valuable skill. Our hats off to every homeowner who takes responsibility for their home's upkeep—there are some jobs that are just better to do yourself. However, we don't think that's true for every job. For instance, your HVAC system is a complex assortment of machinery and interdependent components. We often take for granted that air conditioners are feats of ...
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Spring is here, and that means summer will be here in less than a blink. JD Service Now is gearing up for a busy season of desperate homeowners needing their air conditioners repaired, so we thought we'd put up a blog about why it's better to get a tune-up while you can. Tune-ups are to AC repair as exercising is to ER visits. In other words, the point of a tune-up is to schedule one before your ...
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If you’ve got an old plumbing system , you can almost set your watch by how often problems will spring up. Slow leaks, burst pipes, in-wall leaks—all of them can leave your home (and its value) waterlogged and seriously damaged. Leaks will also inflate your water bill several times over, and make mold growth more likely! Even if you’re not a very handy homeowner (and who is, these days?), there ...
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You depend on your dishwasher to make cleaning a breeze. When it starts acting up, it can lead straight to serious headaches and wrinkled hands. However, a dishwasher does not always fail or become defective in obvious ways. Sometimes it slowly starts to get worse over time until it outright breaks. If you suspect something might be wrong with your dishwasher, look for these telltale warning ...
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When you pick up a broom and dig into your spring cleaning chores, you are going to kick up a big cloud of dust wherever you go. Yes, you need to dust your appliances, vacuum your rugs, and otherwise tidy up for spring cleaning, but what are you supposed to do about all the dust that goes into the air? Not only will it make you sneeze and trigger allergies, but it will also settle again elsewhere, ...
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Spending too much on energy bills? Our heating service experts want to help by offering some energy and money saving tips! Here are some ways you can improve your Durham home’s heating this winter: 5 Ways to Keep Your Durham House Warmer This Winter 1. Install a programmable thermostat. How old if your thermostat? Instead of having to manually fiddle with the temperature every time you leave the ...
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Did you know that the small box on the wall that turns your heater and air conditioner on and off could be a factor that’s costing you hundreds or even thousands of extra dollars per year? It’s true: when it comes to your energy consumption, your thermostat is one of the biggest and most influential factors. The Department of Energy estimates that roughly half of the energy the average American ...
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Your furnace is an extremely important appliance that you depend on to keep you warm all winter long. But is your furnace ready to take on this challenge? Odds are if you haven’t touched your furnace since the last time you turned it on the previous winter, several things could have happened that placed extra wear and tear on your furnace, and that means you need to contact a Durham furnace repair ...
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What Causes Clogged Drains? Before we talk about how to fix a clogged drain, it's a good idea to take a look at how a drain gets clogged in the first place. There are a number of possible causes that a clog builds up: Large pieces of debris get lodged in the drain Fat congeals and builds up in the drain Sediment builds up and forms clogs You can take certain measures to avoid some of these common ...
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It's always wise to keep current with ongoing maintenance and routine checkups, whether they have to do with your teeth or your Toyota. It's also a smart move to schedule checkups for your home's systems, to spiff up interiors and to get the yard in shape before you put your house on the market. Not only will it help your real estate agent, but it will also help to impress a prospective buyer . ...
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Slow-moving or completely clogged drains can be one of the most frustrated plumbing problems people experience in their bathroom sinks, showers, and kitchen sinks. They were primarily designed to do one thing, remove water from the basin in which they sit. However, various types of debris often get caught up in that water and start accumulating in the pipes. Kitchen Sinks Often, people expect ...
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