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Water Shut-Off Valve Maintenance | Northwest Indiana
Most homeowners know they have water shut-off valves. Far fewer know whether those valves actually work. You’ll typically find individual shutoffs serving toilets, sinks, washing machines, and other fixtures, along with a main water shutoff controlling water entering the home.
Read MoreThe HVAC Leak That Can Start With a Clogged Drain
Air conditioners don’t just cool your home. They also remove moisture from the air. That moisture condenses on the cooling coil and typically drains safely through the HVAC condensate system. During humid weather in Northwest Indiana, an air-conditioning system may remove a substantial amount of moisture.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreIs 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.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreDoes 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!
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreA 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.
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