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There are common HVAC maintenance myths that can damage your HVAC system and cost you money down the line. Common HVAC maintenance myths include: Turning off your AC when you leave the house is a waste of energy Closing the vent in empty rooms reduces your energy bill You only need to change your filter once a year Cranking the thermostat will heat or cool your house faster Routine maintenance ...
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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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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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