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How Do Furnaces Work?

Natural gas furnaces have basic components that create the warm air circulating through your home. Thermostat A thermostat is the furnace component homeowners use the most. From programming to troubleshooting, the thermostat controls the...

3 months ago

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Residential Drainage Systems 101

San Diego has near perfect weather, but we do get winter storms and with them comes heavy rains. These rains can wreak havoc on the roads and also cause flooding across the county, including...

4 months ago

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How to Unclog a Sink Clogged with Coffee Grounds

Accidentally dumped your coffee grounds in the sink? We are here to help. Read this article to find out how to unclog a sink clogged with coffee grounds. There are organic food items that...

4 months ago

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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...

5 months ago

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Drain Blockage Causes

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...

5 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...

7 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...

7 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...

7 months ago