Nothing is worse than having someone use the toilet and within minutes of them flushing it’s clear that annoying running sound isn’t going to stop. This is a constant source of frustration as it’s a sound that’s hard to ignore. That means someone has to get up and “jiggle the handle” to hopefully get the
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Have you been having trouble with your furnace? If so, it may be time for a replacement.Repairing a furnace may be an expensive and time-consuming task. Furthermore, some repairs will only last a short time before needing to be replaced. When this occurs, you will wind up paying even more money for another repair work.If
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It’s that time of year again, and we’re in full-blown fall mode. Lots of things are really great about this season: cool mornings, pumpkin-spice everything, sweater weather, beautiful fall leaves. But you know what we don’t love? Coming home from work and it’s already dark outside. Ugh! And it might be time to reevaluate your
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If you haven’t already turned on your furnace, you will soon be doing so. And while most people love the comforts of fall—pumpkin spice everything, fuzzy blankets, warm coffee on a chilly morning— turning on your furnace for the first time of the new season might put a damper on your fall fun.After months of
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As technology advances, so does our ability to control and manage our houses. Thermostats serve an important function in keeping a pleasant atmosphere. If you’re like most homeowners in Columbia and Mid-Missouri, you’ve probably wondered if you should upgrade your thermostat. Maybe you’ve even looked into the options and found yourself wondering what the difference is
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Here’s a problem you likely never anticipated: Ice on your HVAC in the middle of summer. It’s actually more common than you think!When we’re running our AC units more often and at colder temperatures, they’re more likely to freeze up. If you notice something wrong with your AC, especially visible ice crystals, it’s time to
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A Columbia tech explainsLet’s say you’re mowing the lawn or pulling weeds. You’re looking forward to finishing up your chores so you can head inside and enjoy a nice, cold beverage in your nice, cool home. As you’re working, you glance over at your trusty AC unit, and something looks… unusual. And by “unusual” what
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Enjoying the summertime looks a little different right now (thanks COVID-19), but what probably won’t change is the summer heat. That means most of us are already looking for ways to keep cool while keeping our costs down. You know the usual suspects: AC units, window units, and ceiling fans. There’s also, you know, praying
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How to Be More Comfortable and Save $$ This SummerYou know all those trendy DIY videos on Facebook and Instagram? (Of course you do, because what else have we all been up to while social distancing?)Most of those hacks lead to hours of cleaning up glitter and hot glue, never to produce a finished or
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You got your new home and are ready to start living the life you’ve always dreamed of. But what’s this? You can’t get your home to a comfortable temperature? What’s that smell? Oh no, is there mold?!It’s time to hire an HVAC contractor.HVAC contractors are a dime a dozen. It’s not difficult to find one
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