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How to Check for Toilet Leaks
Does your toilet make unusual noises or run longer than it should when you flush it? If so, you may have a leaky toilet. We understand that you don't need to call a plumber out for every little thing, so here's a quick and easy way to test for a toilet leak yourself....
Preventative Maintenance for Water Heaters Saves Money
We all enjoy a nice hot (or at least warm) shower, probably at least once a day. Even though hot water is vital to our daily lives, most of us do not give our faithful friend the water heater a passing thought. That is, however, until the moment it breaks down,...
Don’t Sacrifice Comfort to Keep Your Utility Bills Under Control This Summer
Did you know there’s such a thing as a “cooling strategy” for your home? It’s not just about keeping your air conditioner or heat pump working in tip-top shape with regular maintenance and filter changes. Things like utilizing natural ventilation and ceiling fans,...
What is Reverse Osmosis?
Sometimes shortened to the acronym RO, these systems force water, under pressure, into a module that contains a semipermeable membrane and a number of other filtration steps. A typical RO system has a prefilter designed to capture larger particles, chlorine, and other...
What is the Best Way to Avoid Needing a Service Call?
Here are some simple things homeowners can check before calling: 1. Check your thermostat—Do you have it set for heating or cooling and is the choice appropriate for the season or is it inadvertently in the "off" position? 2. Check the air filter. If it’s very dirty –...
How is Hard Water Treated?
Softening hard water can mitigate many of its objectionable effects. Water softening can be done either at point of entry or point of use. One of the unique advantages offered by point-of-use water softening is the opportunity for homemakers to have either hard or...
How Often Should We Replace the HVAC System Filter?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The frequency of filter changes is driven by how much your HVAC system operates, which is driven by the severity of the seasons. In some locations the cooling system might be in use more than four months of the year – to keep heat...
What Causes Hard Water?
Hardness minerals – calcium and magnesium – are in plentiful supply. While they are not found in their elemental form in the earth, they occur in combination with other elements in an abundance of forms. Common calcium minerals include chalk, limestone, and marble....
Why should I consider spending substantially more for the high-efficiency units?
The difference in energy savings between a 10 SEER air conditioner—the lowest efficiency available—and a 13 SEER is 30 percent. Typically, the installer or the local serving utility can calculate your annual energy savings and you can then make a purchase decision...
Optimizing the HVAC System in your Home or Office
You should be comfortable in your own home without breaking the bank! Whether we're experiencing a frigid cold snap or a heat wave, there are ways to optimize the heating and cooling system in your home to help avoid unnecessary spikes in utility bills. The friendly...