Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Tips (RSS)

Air Quality

Mildew
You can help to avoid mildew problems with these preventative actions...

Clean Humidifier
Clean your humidifier at the beginning of every heating season...

Clean Air Cleaner
The pre-filter and collection cells of an electronic air cleaner...

Check Filter
Check the air filter in your furnace or fan coil each month...

Heating & Cooling

Inspect Ventilation
Inspect your furnace’s combustion area and vent system before each heating season...

Check Level
Make sure your outdoor coil stays in a level position..

Brush Exterior
If the exterior of your outdoor coil becomes dirty, use a brush or a vacuum cleaner...

Remove Debris
Keep your outdoor condensing unit free of debris...

Plumbing

Roots
Roots can be a big problem. They can grow into the joints of the pipes. A little "root-x" flushed...

Pipe Insulation
Insulate those pipes before it gets cold! When temperatures are at or below freezing...

Water Moisture In The Home
Make sure that vents (with a ventilating fan) are installed in your kitchen and baths...

Scalding Tap Water
Thousands of people are scalded by tap water every year...

Garbage Disposal
Use cold water when the disposal is operating...

Showerheads
Weak or changing water pressure usually points to a mineral buildup in the showerhead...

Preventing Kitchen Drain Clogs
A clogged drain can be so frustrating; and, of course, it happens more often than we care to think about...

Winterize a Vacant Home
Preparing your plumbing for the winter is a wise alternative to frozen pipes.

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