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Protect your electronics – Power surges can cost you thousands Sensitive electronics are showing up everywhere. Aside from places you’d expect them—like TVs and computers—they’re also in many appliances, even in newer furnaces and water heaters. All of that high-tech circuitry is vulnerable to power surges. The destruction can be gradual or sudden, but it’s … Read moreHow to Protect Your House Electronics
How to restore the power when it goes out Your home’s electrical system is a minor miracle. It takes one of the most dangerous forces in the universe and distributes it safely throughout your home, making every minute of your day more convenient. Here’s how it works. How power gets where you need it Electricity runs … Read moreElectrical System Explained – How to Restore the Power
How to eliminate of ants? You can safely and easily de-bug your home without pro help Insecticides keep getting better and better: easier to use, more effective and safer for your family. So you can handle most ant problems yourself, without the expense of an exterminator. But don’t hesitate to call in a pro for stubborn … Read moreHow to Eliminate Ants in Your House
How to Prevent burst pipes – A frozen water line can wreck your home A little ice can tear open a water supply line. That’s bad enough, but the real disaster often occurs as the ice thaws and water flows freely into your home. In just a few minutes, that flow can do thousands of … Read moreHow to Prevent Burst Pipes
Bad habits cost you — good habits save thousands Appliance repair technicians and salespeople often say the same thing: “If people treated their appliances right, I’d have to find a new line of work.” So if you want to keep them employed (at your expense) ignore these pages. Otherwise, read on and save big. Don’t … Read more9 Bad Habits That Cost You Lots of Money
Shrinking supply and growing demand are driving water bills up. Add the cost of heating water and rising sewer fees and you can see how thousands of wasted gallons turn into hundreds of wasted dollars. You can save water by fixing drips and leaks. But in most homes, replacing water-wasting fixtures results in the biggest … Read moreHow to save water and lots of money?
Keep your water softener healthy – Easy care prevents expensive breakdowns A water softener removes minerals from water; that means cleaner laundry, a longer life for water-using appliances, less mineral buildup on plumbing fixtures and lots of other benefits. And with some basic care, it can provide these benefits for 20 years or more, trouble-free. How … Read moreHow to Maintain Your Water Softener
How to save up to 100$ on Repair Electricity Works Don’t call for a repair until you check for power Repair technicians report that a huge percentage (up to 30 percent!) of their service calls require only the push of a button or the flip of a switch to restore the electrical power. That costs … Read moreHow to save up to 100$ on Repair Electricity Works
Water Heater Problems & Troubleshooting Basic knowledge protects your home and your wallet It’s one of the best things about living in modern times: hot water whenever you want it. But it comes with risks. Ignored or mistreated, a water heater can harm you and your home. Water heater anatomy A water heater is basically … Read moreWater Heater Problems & Troubleshooting
Understand your heating system Basic knowledge for smarter decisions When an HVAC (heating, ventilating, air conditioning) system breaks down, most homeowners are at the mercy of the repair technician because they know nothing about the system. And that’s a shame, because the basics are easy to understand. Most homes have “forced-air” systems; air is heated … Read moreHeating systems explained