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02
Mar
Mar
$ave Green by Going Green
We all see heating and cooling costs increase when the weather is cold or hot. (This is especially true if you live where heat and humidity is high). The good news is that with more “green” innovations, easy techniques, and products appearing all the time you can still make a difference.
We all see heating and cooling costs increase when the weather is cold or hot. (This is especially true if you live where heat and humidity is high). The good news is that with more “green” innovations, easy techniques, and products appearing all the time you can still make a difference.
23
Feb
Feb
I Hear a Rumbling Sound Coming From the Water Heater. What Could Cause This?
Rumbling sounds coming from a water heater are an indication that sediment has built up on the bottom of the water heater. What you are hearing is water that is trapped in the sediment and is boiling. This is an indication that the water heater is not operating efficiently. Sediment will not allow the heat to transfer to the water in the tank, which sends the heat up the flue.
23
Feb
Feb
Allergies and Asthma Run in my Family. How Can I Improve my Indoor Air Quality?
Indoor air quality is a growing concern in our society today. Americans on average spend 70% of their time indoors and according to the American Lung Association the quality of our indoor air can be up to FIVE TIMES worse than the outside air. That’s a pretty scary statistic!
22
Feb
Feb
Drain Maintenance
One of the most common plumbing problems for homeowners are clogged drains and the most common reason for clogged drains is neglect. In the kitchen, drain problems often come from failing to use the drain strainer to prevent food from falling into the pipes, or from grease that accumulates in the drainpipes.
One of the most common plumbing problems for homeowners are clogged drains and the most common reason for clogged drains is neglect. In the kitchen, drain problems often come from failing to use the drain strainer to prevent food from falling into the pipes, or from grease that accumulates in the drainpipes.
11
Feb
Feb
Common Indoor Air Quality Problems
There are several factors that contribute to poor indoor air quality. Below is a list of common sources that contribute to poor air quality. You may not have all of these occurring in your home, but by addressing the ones you do can increase your air quality and overall home comfort.
There are several factors that contribute to poor indoor air quality. Below is a list of common sources that contribute to poor air quality. You may not have all of these occurring in your home, but by addressing the ones you do can increase your air quality and overall home comfort.
04
Feb
Feb
Unwanted HVAC Noise
Our busy lives are filled with enough noise and clatter; no one wants to go home to it as well. If your furnace, a/c or duct system is making a loud, annoying racket, read on . . .
Our busy lives are filled with enough noise and clatter; no one wants to go home to it as well. If your furnace, a/c or duct system is making a loud, annoying racket, read on . . .
28
Jan
Jan
Frozen and Broken Pipes
In Atlanta, Georgia the average low temperatures usually only reach the freezing point of water in January and February. Atlanta’s average low is 31 degrees in January and 34 in February.
In Atlanta, Georgia the average low temperatures usually only reach the freezing point of water in January and February. Atlanta’s average low is 31 degrees in January and 34 in February.
26
Jan
Jan
I Have Rooms in my Home That are Very Warm and Some That are Very Cold? Is There Anything I Can do?
Temperature differences of up to three degrees from room to room are not uncommon, but often one or several rooms are uncomfortably warm or cold.
Temperature differences of up to three degrees from room to room are not uncommon, but often one or several rooms are uncomfortably warm or cold.
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