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Is Your AC Making Strange Noises?
Are you hearing strange noises coming from your AC unit? Modern air conditioners are impressively quiet. Today’s high-efficiency ACs employ sound dampening technology and two-stage compressors capable of keeping noise levels below 50 decibels. If you keep your AC well maintained, you should never be bothered by strange noises. If, however, you hear any unusual […]
4 Reasons You Should Hire a Licensed Plumber
Ever wonder why you should hire a licensed plumber instead of one who’s not licensed? Although it may be tempting to hire an unlicensed plumber based on their availability or price, doing so can place your home and family at risk, and can actually end up costing you more in the long run. Here are […]
How to Choose a Rhode Island AC Repair Company
When it comes to choosing an AC repair company, most Rhode Island homeowners aren’t sure where to begin. Most people don’t give our AC systems much thought until there’s a problem. When there is, they want it fixed and they want it done fast. But they also want to know that the AC repair company […]
Is it Time to Replace Your Hot Water Heater?
If your water heater is not heating up or if it begins to leak, you can simply repair it and continue using it for a few years. The same applies if there is a problem with the pressure relief valve. Rather than replace the heater, you can just replace the valve. However, as with any […]
Clogged Drains – 5 Ways to Prevent Them
Clogged drains are a common problem that most homeowners will have to deal with at some point. Unfortunately, clogs tend to happen at the worst possible time, like when you have a big party or a houseful of overnight guests! So, what can you do to prevent these inconvenient and sometimes embarrassing problems? We round […]
Protect Your Family from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
If you’re like a lot of people, you’ve probably heard of carbon monoxide poisoning, but you probably hadn’t given it much thought until the recent tragic events in Smithfield. On February 15th police and emergency medical workers responded to a 911 call from a man who had discovered his wife and three children unconscious inside […]
Common Sewer Pipe Problems & How to Prevent Them
Sewer pipe problems can be annoying, and if left unattended can lead to costly repairs, and even health risks. In this article, we’ll discuss five common sewer pipe problems, and things you can do to prevent them from occurring in your home or commercial building. Clogged Sewer Pipe Clogs are the most common sewer pipe […]
Programmable Thermostats – How to Get the Most Out of Yours
Programmable thermostats have been touted as an easy way to lower energy costs. In fact, most consumers believe that installing a programmable thermostat can save them as much as 10-30% on their energy costs. The Energy Information Administration has estimated that about 42% of home energy costs are consumed by heating and air conditioning and […]
How to Keep Your Home Cooler this Summer
Residential heating and cooling system account for the majority of energy usage than any other system in the average American home. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, air conditioning systems consume over 40 percent of the total electricity produced in the U.S. during the summer months. Fortunately, there are a number of things you […]
How To Choose a Good Plumber in Rhode Island
It can be challenging to find a good plumber. But when you do, you can rely on them to perform high-quality work at a reasonable price. You won’t regret the effort in your selection. Good plumbers in Rhode Island are in high demand. Their work is very important to home owners. Should something go wrong […]
