Using an Air Conditioner is the best way to counter the unbearable heat most summers bring. However, they tend to freeze at the most unexpected moments. Defrosting the unit is the only solution at times like this, but how long would it actually take to thaw a frozen air conditioner? Generally, it takes around […]
Category Archives: Home Maintenance
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Jan
Jan
A dryer booster fan has many benefits. It improves the drying process of your clothes by 50% as it boosts airflow through your dryer duct. Moreover, it results in less lint back up and does not allow the blockage to build up in the dryer hose. But specifically, the main question is when should […]
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Oct
Oct
Your clothes dryer is only as good as its vent. Seriously. Cleaning it regularly is a must. But how often should you be calling the pros to come clean your dryer vent? The simple answer is at least once a year, especially if you notice that your dryer isn’t drying your clothes as well as it […]
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Jul
Jul
A dryer is convenient, but it uses a lot of electricity and gas to operate. Getting the most of it is essential if you want to save money. But how can you improve your dryer’s performance? It’s important to take care of both the dryer unit and its duct work. It may include tasks […]
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Jun
Jun
Energy conservation is a crucial focus for homeowners today. And while insulation is essential in homes, air leakage is the worst enemy of even the best insulation materials. That said, how can you detect and resolve air leakage in your home? According to the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association, NAIMA, the primary cause of […]
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Jun
Jun
One of the greatest tools in your home’s firefighting ammunition is the water sprinkler. It provides unmatched front-line protection and allows fires to be reduced almost instantly. While we all rely on them and make them a staple in our homes, very few of us actually understand the mechanics that go behind it. We […]
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Jun
Jun
Regardless of cold or warm seasons, it’s essential to maintain a comfortable level of air indoors. Especially when temperatures become too high outside, your air conditioner can become overworked and damaged. But, how does the temperature affect your air conditioner? Most ACs start struggling when outdoor temperatures exceed 95 degrees Fahrenheit because most are […]
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Jun
Jun
Today, there is an air conditioner in almost every home, running at full capacity during the summer. But what about the winter? Can air conditioners heat a room in the winter? Modern ACs, as part of your HVAC system, can regulate the temperature of your room the way you want. This means you can […]
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Jun
Jun
Clothes dryers come in all forms, from simplistic clunkers to advanced tech, from gas to electric. But can clothes dryers be both gas and electric? The simple answer is no, they cannot. Dryers either use electric heating elements or gas burner flames to produce the air required to dry clothes. There is no such […]
Fire alarms are smoke detecting machines are there to alert us during an emergency. We expect them to work and probably don’t even think about them much, but maybe we should think about questions like do fire alarms and smoke detectors expire? Yes, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), you must replace […]
