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How to Prevent Clogged Drains

No one usually thinks about drains until they are clogged. Learn how to prevent clogged drains here. How to Prevent Clogged Drains At best, a clogged drain will run slow giving homeowners time to...

7 months ago

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Drains become clogged through normal use, abuse to the line, exterior elements, accidental causes, and neglect. Homeowners can take precautions to help eliminate constant backups, but it helps to understand what the main drain...

7 months ago

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What is a Grease Trap?

Grease traps, or grease interceptors, are plumbing systems designed to prevent fats, oils and grease buildup, as well as other solids from entering the cities public sewer system where they could accumulate over time...

9 months ago

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Can Coffee Grounds Go Down the Drain?

A quick Google search will lead homeowners to some very conflicting results on this particular matter. There seems to be a group of people that swear by coffee grounds as a remedy for foul-smelling...

9 months ago

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Electric vs Gas Furnace

Heating your home uses more energy and costs more than any other system in the home and can make up approximately 42 percent of utility costs, according to energy.gov. In an attempt to create...

9 months ago

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Furnace Replacement Cost Estimator

It is almost an inedibility that homeowners will have to replace a home’s furnace at some point. Whether homeowners are installing a furnace for the first time (in a home with no central heat...

10 months ago

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How Often Should I Service My Furnace

As part of their general gas safety tips, San Diego Gas & Electric recommends performing annual inspections on all gas appliances by a licensed professional. This includes the home heating system when it is operated...

10 months ago

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What is Wall Furnace

There are many ways to heat the home. And while there is no right way for every home and family, there usually is a “best” type of heating depending on the homeowners’ needs and...

10 months ago