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Now is the time to check around your house for crawlspace vents open and hoses still connected to hose bibs. With the unusually cold temperatures for several days coming the likelihood your pipes will freeze increases dramatically. A few tips: Keep adequate heat in all rooms of your house. Open cabinet doors under sinks. Leave […]
Continue ReadingThe threat of an ice storm brings to mind your electrical lines to your house. During an ice storm the ice forms on trees limbs causing them to break under the added weight. Sometimes these limbs will fall on your electrical lines coming to your house. If this happens it could pull the service riser […]
Continue ReadingVery cold weather is almost here. During this time with unusually low temps make sure to leave a little water running and keep all rooms in your house adequately heated. It is better to have a water bill a little higher than broken pipes. See previous post. Email any comments to: timferguson@bellsouth.net Tim Ferguson […]
Continue ReadingWhen preparing your home for winter the best starting point is the outside. Caulking or sealing around any pipes, conduits or anything that enters the home will keep cold air away from your plumbing under the house or in the walls. Exterior hose bibs are another area for concern. Make sure to detach hoses from […]
Continue ReadingNow would be a great time to get your A/C tuned up. If your unit is over 10 years old you might want to think about replacing it. Units that old cost so much more to operate, You can save 30% to 40% or more in cooling cost by replacing now. Plus the maintenance on […]
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