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The Gas Water Heater Timer is rapidly becoming a widely used device by homeowners, second homeowners and property managers throughout the US and Canada. There are many manufacturers of “APPLIANCE MODULES” available on the market. The Gas Water Heater Timer can be used with any of them.

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Tankless water heater

If you are in a rural area on a well and your PH is below 6.8 you will require a whole house calcite filter to help reduce the high maintenance of a tankless water heater.   

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What’s New in Home Automation

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Have you talked to your house lately? Do you know what your house is doing after you leave for work or go to bed? Do you know how your house feels about its energy use? So many homeowners are neglecting their homes and this may be a reason your home is beginning to stray. Your […]

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4 Ways to Heat Your Water

Water Heating Tips

There are so many options available for heating your water; Tankless, tank type, hybrid, and solar. The question becomes which one do you choose?  Some technicians spend over 400 hours training so they can be educated enough to help you choose the right one to invest in. A water heaters average life span is 7-10 […]

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The Toxic Truth about Liquid Drain Cleaners

the toxic truth about liquid drain cleaners

The chemicals in commercial drain cleaners, particularly the off-brand and inexpensive varieties, have high toxicity levels. The fumes aren’t healthy to inhale, and will sting and irritate your nose and eyes. These fumes hang around wherever the chemical was used, long after it goes down the drain.

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Stress can Cause Plumbing Problems

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Long-term stress on pipes can result in plumbing leaks. And replacing plumbing in a 1,500 sq. ft. home is an expensive proposition ($2,000 to $15,000). Instead, preserve the integrity of pipes and avoid plumbing leaks by checking water pressure and installing a water softener.

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Benefits of using PEX tubing

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1. Flexibility. PEX has become a contender for use in residential water plumbing because of its flexibility. It can bend into a wide-radius turn if space permits, or accommodate turns by using elbow joints. In addition, it can handle short-radius turns, sometimes supported with a metal brace; in contrast, PVC, CPVC and copper all require […]

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High Water Pressure in Your Home

high water pressure in home

High water pressure puts stress on your plumbing system. Supply lines, hot and cold water piping, toilets, dishwashers, ice makers, washing machines, water heaters and water hoses will wear out prematurely if they don’t burst on you first. You may be looking at major flooding and costly repairs. Excess water pressure can also get you […]

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Best Water Filters For Well Systems

Best Water Filters For Well Systems

Low pH (acid water) is typically found on private well water, but is also present in some small municipal water systems. Other water chemistry causes, such as high levels of dissolved oxygen, high levels of salts dissolved in the water, and/ or corrosion-causing bacteria such as sulfate or iron bacteria.

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Your Home Water Service Valves

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A broken pipe or appliance can flood your house. You’ll need to act quickly to stop the flow in an emergency, and that means knowing where your water shutoff valves are. Knowing these locations may also save you time during future home repairs.

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