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A successful DIY repair has a way of putting a smile on one's face. It helps you acquire new skills, save money, and makes you feel proud of yourself. However, some jobs around our homes are best left to the professionals no matter how confident you are. So, if you're facing the dilemma of whether to tackle an AC repair on your own or hire a professional AC technician to do it for you, stop and think again. Simply put, performing an air conditioner repair requires advanced skills and extensive knowledge, and experimenting with your unit is a bad idea...

With our minds occupied with work deadlines, bills to pay, kids to take care of, and other everyday worries, it becomes easy to forget a task as simple as changing an AC filter. Well, the truth is, no matter how busy you are, your home’s air filter has to be at the top of your priorities. A neglected filter can make life unbearable at home, take money out of your pocket, and even bring your entire AC unit crumbling down. Let’s find out exactly what happens when you don’t replace your air filter.   First, How Does a Filter Work?...

Much like a car needs regular maintenance to ensure that it operates efficiently, your air conditioning unit needs scheduled tune-ups to deliver the desired comfort levels, lower your power bills and extend its lifespan. But instead of paying for individual tune-up visits and repairs, you can get a maintenance agreement for your air conditioning system.  So, what exactly is an AC maintenance agreement? And what should you know about them? Read on to discover. What is an AC Maintenance Agreement? An air conditioning maintenance agreement is an agreement between a homeowner and an AC company, in which the service provider...

Although thermostats are designed to make our lives easier, finding the ideal temperature setting puzzles most homeowners. But when the settings are adjusted correctly, a thermostat can keep your indoors comfortable and drastically lower your energy bills. Let’s find out what the best setting for your programmable thermostat is.   The Best Summer Temperature Settings When You're at Home According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 78-degrees Fahrenheit is the perfect middle ground when you are home during the summer. This temperature will keep you comfortable enough without hurting your finances, whereas any setting lower than that will take a...

A clogged toilet is a huge inconvenience, and it just seems to happen at the worst moments. To avoid embarrassing overflows and wastewater spills around your bathroom floor, you need to spring into action. Yes, unblocking a toilet is never fun, but it’s better than dealing with a messy floor. Here’s how you can unclog a toilet and prevent a standstill in your household.                                                    Clear the Toilet Clog With a Plunger A toilet plunger is the go-to option for most homeowners whenever they encounter a clogged toilet. It can quickly solve 9 out of 10 blockages, and it’s affordable...