The Refrigerator Maintenance Task Most Homeowners Never Think About

Your refrigerator runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Yet many homeowners never think about maintaining it until it stops cooling.

The Running Toilet No One Knew About

Supply connections, shutoff valves, seals, and surrounding areas can develop leaks. Visible moisture around the base of a toilet, staining, corrosion, or any unusual condition warrants attention.

Is Your Dryer Taking Longer to Dry Clothes?

Clothes dryers expel a significant amount of warm, moist air. That air needs an unobstructed path through the lint screen, dryer duct, and exterior vent.

What Happens When a GFCI Trips While You’re Away?

A tripped GFCI outlet is usually a minor inconvenience when you’re home. You notice something isn’t working, investigate, and—when appropriate—reset the outlet or determine why it tripped.

Does Your Water Heater Need to Be Flushed?

Your water heater works every day, yet it’s easy to ignore until there’s no hot water—or water appears where it shouldn’t!

The Backup Battery Everyone Forgot About

Installing a battery backup sump pump provides an additional layer of protection. But there’s an important detail that’s easy to overlook: The battery itself requires attention.

When Did You Last Change Your HVAC Filter?

Going away for a while? Your home might be spending money while you’re not looking. From unnoticed leaks that lead to mold, to HVAC failures that fry your system, a vacant house can quietly drain your wallet.

A Small Leak Under the Sink Can Become a Big Problem

Going away for a while? Your home might be spending money while you’re not looking. From unnoticed leaks that lead to mold, to HVAC failures that fry your system, a vacant house can quietly drain your wallet.

Could Your Sump Pump Save Your Home Tonight?

Going away for a while? Your home might be spending money while you’re not looking. From unnoticed leaks that lead to mold, to HVAC failures that fry your system, a vacant house can quietly drain your wallet.

Silence Can Be Costly! [Video]

Silence shouldn’t cost you thousands of dollars, but unfortunately most home disasters don’t make much noise.