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How to Improve the Indoor Air Quality in Your Home
The air quality inside Atlanta, GA, area homes plays an important role in the health and comfort of all occupants indoors. Air pollution is often considered an “outdoor issue,” though houses, commercial buildings,...
How New Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures Can Save You Money
Upgrading bathroom plumbing fixtures allows Atlanta homeowners to make aesthetic and functional improvements without the expense of remodeling or extensive renovations. While replacing older, outdated faucets and toilets...
How Can I Save Water With Plumbing Fixtures?
Home plumbing fixtures come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and styles. Choosing one to fit the décor of your home sounds easy. However, what about choosing one to reduce the amount of water you use on a daily...
Heat Pump Maintenance for Spring in Atlanta, GA
The start of spring in Atlanta, GA means it's time to transition from heating season to cooling season and think about heat pump maintenance. Why is early spring the best time to service your heat pump? If you don't...
Why is My Toilet Continually Overflowing?
Constantly dealing with an overflowing toilet? We know – once is more than enough!Does your toilet bowl only overflow when you flush the toilet, or does it overflow for no reason? There are several potential causes –...
What Are the Benefits of Smart Home Technology?
Have you heard your friends or family talking about smart homes, but aren't entirely sure what they mean by it? Or maybe you've seen smart appliances for sale when you go shopping. Smart home technology is a term you're...
Why Do Heaters Smell Like They’re Burning When First Turned On?
There are many smells that remind us of winter. For some, it’s the smell of pine trees or a holiday dinner in the oven – for others, it’s that smell you notice when you first turn on the heat for the season. Many...
How Do Rooftop HVAC Units Work?
Rooftop HVAC units are commonly used in commercial applications to provide heating and/or cooling for smaller buildings. Is a rooftop unit right for your business? In our most recent blog, the HVAC system technicians at...
What Causes a Circuit Breaker to Trip?
Modern electrical systems in Atlanta homes have circuit breakers, which control power to individual circuits in the house. From time to time, they can trip and must be reset. However, this should be infrequent – if your...
Frozen Furnace: How to Prevent Your Furnace from Freezing Up
Furnace troubles are the last thing Atlanta area homeowners want to experience when winter temperatures fall below freezing. On extremely cold days, homes with gas furnaces are at risk of a specific problem – freezing....
Do Surge Protectors Work on Ungrounded Outlets?
Surge protectors are widely used as a method to protect appliances, computers, and other electronics from electrical surges at home. However, simply plugging your equipment into such a device doesn’t ensure it is safe...