Do you ever wonder how well your furnace is working? Do you think you have a broken furnace? If you wake up on a cold winter night with no heat, it is obvious you’re in need of a furnace repair. But what about other more subtle signs that you might have a broken furnace in […]
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Investing in a new furnace is a big expense, but one that can help keep your family comfortable year-round. Unlike other more disposable appliances, a natural gas furnace could last you more than 20 years with proper furnace maintenance. The average lifespan of furnaces is between 15 and 20 years. They can break down much
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Natural gas furnaces have basic components that create the warm air circulating through your home. Thermostat A thermostat is the furnace component homeowners use the most. From programming to troubleshooting, the thermostat controls the entire system. Many homeowners invest in a smart thermostat that can be controlled from a smartphone or tablet. This allows greater
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San Diego has near perfect weather, but we do get winter storms and with them comes heavy rains. These rains can wreak havoc on the roads and also cause flooding across the county, including in many residential yards. Homeowners living in low floodplains can experience flooding in their yards, but it can also flood their
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Accidentally dumped your coffee grounds in the sink? Coffee grounds can clog your sink, but don’t worry — we’re here to help! In this article, you will learn how to dissolve coffee grounds in the drain and other effective tips for unclogging a sink. Organic food items can be broken down and passed through garbage
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No one usually thinks about drains until they are clogged. Learn how to prevent clogged drains here. How to Prevent Clogged Drains At best, a clogged drain will run slow giving homeowners time to repair the drain without major inconveniences. At worst, drains can overflow causing water damage, costly repairs, and frustration for residents. While
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Drains become clogged through normal use, abuse to the line, exterior elements, accidental causes, and neglect. Homeowners can take precautions to help eliminate constant backups, but it helps to understand what the main drain blockages causes are and how to prevent clogged drains. Kitchen Drain Blockages Causes The most common causes of kitchen drains backing
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Grease traps, or grease interceptors, are plumbing systems designed to prevent fats, oils and grease buildup, as well as other solids from entering the cities public sewer system where they could accumulate over time eventually causing major city drain blockages. Who Has a Grease Trap? All businesses, typically restaurants and coffee shops, that have a
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