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Where’s the Best Place in My Home to Put My Thermostat?
Winters can be hard enough on their own without a misplaced thermostat causing more problems. When a thermostat isn’t placed in a good location in your home, it can heat the home unevenly and inconsistently. Your house...
Indoor Air Quality Solutions to Prevent the Flu
The flu, as it is every fall and winter season, is a threat to many families across the country. Several factors contribute to the spread of the flu, and even with a family’s best efforts to combat the flu, it can still...
How to Unclog a Toilet
Unclogging a toilet with a plunger is a standard practice. The occasional toilet clog is a fairly normal occurrence in most households. But if you find that you need to unclog your toilet often, or that your toilet seems...
Why Is My Home’s Water Rusty?
If you’re suddenly noticing rusty water instead of crystal clear water coming from your home’s water fixtures, it’s not a reason to panic. There are lots of reasons that water can become discolored. The color...
Should You Get an Energy Audit on Your Home’s HVAC System?
Have you noticed that your energy bills keep getting higher every year? The answer probably isn’t rising rates from the energy company, but from your HVAC system. As your HVAC system ages, it becomes less efficient....
Should I Repair or Replace My Furnace?
The team at Estes knows that purchasing a new furnace is not a decision that should be made lightly. There are lots of factors that go into deciding if a furnace replacement is the right call. If you're sick of paying for...
How to Find What Is Tripping My Circuit Breaker
A circuit breaker tripping due to your air conditioning system is another summertime problem Atlanta homeowners just don’t want! Not only does constant circuit breaker trips create hassle and inconvenience, it signals...
Light Fixture Installation: When You Need a Pro
Light fixture installation has the ability to transform living spaces within your Atlanta area home, adding improved functionality to the space as well as the desired ambiance. New fixtures are added for many reasons,...
How to Test Your Ducts for Leaks
Duct leaks are an expensive and uncomfortable problem many Atlanta area homeowners face. Take control of your household's energy consumption and comfort when you learn how to test HVAC ducts for leaks.
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Why Do I Hear a Dripping Noise from My Air Vents?
A dripping noise in the air vents is the last thing any Atlanta area homeowner expects to hear while relaxing indoors on a hot summer’s day! This unusual noise creates concern and should be addressed right away to...
Should You Run a Dehumidifier in the Summer?
Whole house dehumidifiers are useful in the summer to combat high humidity levels that are common across Atlanta and all of Georgia.With summer in full swing, learn the reasons why using a whole house dehumidifier is...