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A Guide to Indoor Air Quality
Pollutants inside your home are especially dangerous as they are with you through the day and night. Understanding the causes ... |
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AC Check
Run your air conditioner for a few minutes in the spring, before you need it. If you wait until the first hot day to discover ... |
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AC Exterior
Clean obvious obstructions such as newspaper, leaves, etc. from around the exterior of the unit. |
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AC Filters
Change the filters regularly. Dirty filters restrict air flow, reducing efficiency and worse case, can cause the evaporator to ... |
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As Is Homes
A home for sale "as is" often means repairs will be necessary. Don't write these properties off, the work may not be as bad as ... |
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Blocked Chimney
A blocked chimney can cause combustion by-products to leak into your home, and that is very dangerous to your health. Take few ... |
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Child Lead Check
To reduce your child's exposure to lead, get your child checked, have your home tested (especially if your home has paint in ... |
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Chimney Breath
Do you have a smelly fireplace? "Chimney Breath" is most often caused by moisture, rain, or high humidity. Have your chimney ... |
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Chimney Check
The National Fire Protection Association (in NFPA 211) recommends you have your chimney checked at least once a year, and ... |
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Chimney Damage
Following a violent storm, earthquake, flood or lightning strike, have your chimney inspected for damage, inside and out. This ... |
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Chimney Flashing
Have your chimney flashing (the seal between the chimney and the roof) inspected and maintained. Flashing prevents rain water ... |
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Chimney Inspection
A plugged or blocked chimney could cause the products of combustion to back up and filter through your home…and that is very ... |
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Chimney Safety
Most fires involving either masonry or prefabricated metal chimneys occur because of improper installation, use or ... |
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Duct Leaks
Check your ducts for air leaks. First look for sections that should be joined but have separated and then look for obvious ... |
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Duct Loss
Have your duct system tested for air leaks. Many think that windows and doors are the major cause of a home's air leaks. But ... |
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Electrical Quick Test
You can quickly test electrical devices to determine if they are working or not. |
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Fall Chimney Check
Back to school time means the home heating season is beginning to kick in. Have your chimneys and vents checked before you ... |
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Foreclosure Risks
Buying a foreclosure property can be risky, especially for the novice. Usually, you buy a foreclosure property as is, which ... |
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Furnace Venting
If you own or are planning to install a high-efficiency gas furnace, ask a certified chimney sweep to check that the furnace ... |
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Generator Test
Be sure to test your back up generator every year, especially prior to the cold seasons when it is imperative it work. Also ... |
