If water is slow to drain from your sink, shower or toilet and you notice a foul odor or gurgling sound, you wonder what the problem could be. When plunging doesn’t change the issue, you may have roots growing into…
Many people depend on a furnace to heat their homes, yet this appliance is one of your property’s most significant fire hazards. According to figures from the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment like furnaces, space heaters and fireplaces is…
Cleaning and replacing the air filter in your HVAC system is a task many homeowners can perform themselves, yet it often goes overlooked. Ignoring a dirty air filter affects your heating and cooling system on multiple levels. It causes the…
Although lead pipes seem like a relic of the past, over nine million homes in the country still receive water through lead service lines. While laws over the past 20 years have attempted to reduce exposure, lead service lines or…
First-time homebuyers might assume their property will be free of problems, especially new construction. As such, money for potential repairs are not immediately set aside and the homeowners soon find their new house has clogged plumbing or a leaky water…
Preventative maintenance is integral to ensure your HVAC system works efficiently. Routine steps can help preserve the system’s lifespan, lessen wear on components, improve energy use and reduce future repair costs. You can reference the manual to see when certain…
The sewer line on your property safely diverts wastewater from the kitchen and bathrooms away from your home. These pipes are nearly always buried underground and may pass through your foundation. Over time, the combination of location and wear and…
The sinks and showers in your home may work fine but when the water flows, it comes out slowly or in a thin stream. Initially, this might seem like an inconvenience but can affect how well your dishes and clothes…
Also known as Freon or coolant, refrigerant is a chemical compound that circulates through your air conditioning system. In the process, it draws in indoor heat and moves it outdoors, transforming from a fluid to a gas during this loop.…
Your home’s air conditioning unit or HVAC system is equipped with multiple buttons related to output and comfort level. Beyond the self-explanatory “cool” and “heat” settings, the fan mode can be more of a mystery to homeowners. Fan mode offers…
