Water heaters are crucial home appliances that usually get overlooked until a problem pops up. However, taking a moment to head to the attic or basement to check up on your hot water heater at least once a month can pay off by helping you catch a problem before it leaves you taking cold showers. Watch for these four common symptoms that your tank is full of sediment, then take one of three actions to remedy the issue. Read More»
If you are like most business owners, you might be more concerned about getting to that meeting on time than paying attention to your elevator. Unfortunately, the longer you wait to seek repairs, the more dangerous that moving metal chamber might become. Here are three signs that your commercial elevator needs to be serviced:
1: Jerky, Uneven Stops
Does your company elevator make jerky starts or stops? If you notice that fellow riders wince when that lift starts moving, it might be time to get your elevator inspected. Read More»
When it comes to home maintenance and cleaning, there are a number of chores that probably immediately come to your mind. One of the things that gets neglected when it comes to regular home maintenance is cleaning your air ducts. Your air ducts are where the majority of the heated and cooled air comes from in your home. Making sure that they’re properly maintained will ensure that you and your family will live a much cleaner, healthier life and a more energy efficient home. Read More»
Washing dishes, cooking, and cleaning can wreak havoc on your kitchen sink. Leftover food, grease, dirt, and debris can build up inside your sink drain, leading to annoying clogs, foul odors, and expensive repairs. Considering the average cost to clear a tub, kitchen, or bathroom drain can run between $109 to $214, you may attempt to remove a clog on your own. Unfortunately, removing the clog with drain cleaning chemicals creates toxic fumes and possible corrosion of your underlying plumbing due to the harsh chemicals. Read More»
When you own a home, the maintenance required can seem unending at times. During the summer, you need to remember to change your air conditioning filters. In the winter, you should check your oil levels so you aren’t caught unaware with no heat or hot water on a freezing cold day. The lawn needs to be mowed weekly in the summer, leaves raked in the fall, snow shoveled in the winter and weeds pulled in the spring. Read More»
