Home electrical fires account for over 50,000 fires in the US each year. The Electrical Safety Foundation International reports that electrical fires cause more than 500 deaths, 1,400 injuries, and over a billion dollars in property damage. Older homes are particularly at risk. Because over half of the homes in the United States were built […]
Unexpected Water Temperature Changes? A Pressure-Balancing Valve Could Be the Answer If you have ever experienced the surprise of a sudden temperature change while taking a shower, you can understand why managing water pressure changes is important. The key to preventing pressure and temperature changes is a pressure balancing valve, also called a pressure-compensating valve.
Inconsistent heating or cooling in the home is one of the most common reasons homeowners contact us for service. Hot or cold zones around the home are not only an annoyance, they’re a sign that the air delivery system is not operating correctly. Many homeowners will simply close or open vents, or adjust the thermostat
Changing Your Furnace Air Filter Regularly Keeps The Air Clean and Your Heating System Running Reliably and Efficiently Having a clean, properly sized furnace filter is critical for a number of reasons. A clogged or poorly fitting air filter will make your home’s heating and cooling system work harder to move the air around your
Fall is here and freezing cold temperatures are right around the corner. Now is the time to ensure your plumbing system is ready. By finding the small problems and making repairs today you can prevent expensive damage and the inconvenience of plumbing failures this winter. Here are the systems we recommend checking: Sump Pump –
Chances are you’ll never have a plumbing catastrophe, like a burst pipe. If you do, you can’t afford to waste precious minutes searching for the main water shutoff valve. That’s why it’s crucial for every homeowner to know where this valve is and how to shut it off. The first thing you need to do
Here’s something you can do yourself to help your water heater live a rich, full life. Flush your water heater once a year. Why? mineral deposits and rust can collect in water heaters, which means they have to work harder to heat water. Flushing removes this sediment, allow your water heater to heat efficently. Watch
Around one-third of the homes in the U.S. are over 50 years old, and older homes are statistically at higher risk of electrical fires. The main reason older homes can be more dangerous is many were built with electrical systems which are no longer safe. Deterioration due to aging, improper installation and modification, a lack
The 4 Most Common Central Air Conditioner Problems Annual Maintenance is the Key To Staying Cool With the hot, humid weather right around the corner in the Crestwood area, now is a good time to have your central air conditioner maintained. Most of the air conditioner problems we see every day are the result of
With the spring thaw and rain showers, water can begin to seep into foundations, causing basement flooding. Many homes in the Chicago area will experience some amount of ground water seepage inside. Even a little bit water seepage into the home can cause damage by creating an environment for mold and mildew to grow inside
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