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How should you know when you need to call a professional plumber for assistance? JD Service Now has created a list of 5 signs that mean you need to call a plumber: Lack of hot water Clogged pipes Low water pressure Sewage smells Frozen pipes If you have any of these plumbing issues, contact our Durham plumbing professionals today for assistance: (919) 626-3626 ! The average homeowner knows their ...
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A water heater leak may seem like a minor issue, but left alone, it will lead to serious and costly problems. We've put together this list to help you repair your water heater leak! The basic process: Determine the location of the leak Cut power to the water heater Shut off the water Drain the water Replace the valve Refill the tank If your water heater is leaking, feel free to contact our Durham ...
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Winter is just around the corner, and it is almost time to turn on your heater! But before you do, it is important to get your furnace checked to ensure it is in proper working condition. We have put together a list to ensure your heater keeps you warm all winter long: Change the air filters Clean the heating exchanger Test the igniter switch Inspect the chimney and carbon monoxide detectors If ...
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Although chemical cleaners may seem like the perfect solution to your drainage problems, most professional plumbers recommend not using them. Many chemical cleaners are so harsh that they can damage your pipes and cause them to degrade. Chemical cleaners can be extremely damaging to plastic pipes. These cleaners cause damage by warping plastic pipes and causing leaks. We recommend having drains ...
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The experts at JD Service Now have years of experience working with all different kinds of plumbing issues in the cities of Durham, Raleigh. and surrounding areas. We’ve responded to countless calls for service and below, we talk about the most common plumbing issues we repair. If you followed our Durham plumbers on a call, it would most likely be for: Leaks, Clogs, or Low water pressure If you’re ...
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Normal-functioning toilets fill up with water immediately after a flush. The "running" sound is just the water entering the tank until it's filled. However, sometimes a toilet will run for longer than it should. Constantly-running toilets are a common household problem, and although it might seem insignificant, toilets account for nearly 30 percent of your water usage! If your toilet isn’t working ...
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During the hot summer months, it can be challenging to keep your home cool with a broken air conditioner. However, it's not impossible! 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 ways for you to keep yourself comfortable during hot summer days. Invest in Dark Window Shades About 30 percent of all ...
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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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