Your showerhead is easy to overlook. Or, rather, underlook; if it’s taller than you are, you might not look up at your showerhead very often to check and see if it’s clean. That’s why many of us are surprised when we do look up and see water stains, crusty deposits, or even mold covering the […]
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May is Electrical Safety Month, the perfect time to learn about electricity safety for your kids at home. Electricity is invisible so it can be challenging to teach little ones, and even older kids, how it can hurt them and how to stay safe. Here are our top tips to teach your kids to keep […]
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One of the overhead lights in your house is making a buzzing sound. Is it the bulb, the fixture, the switch, or something else? You might be able to stop the buzzing simply by changing the bulb or by using a different type of bulb. Or you may need to call in an electrician to […]
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On the fence about signing up for a yearly preventive maintenance HVAC plan? Careful. If you sign up, there are some important things you could lose if you opt into yearly maintenance. When a service pro comes out yearly to check your heating or cooling system, here’s what you’ll probably have to give up. You […]
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Whenever you try to heat up a cup of coffee in the microwave the circuit trips. What’s going on? Here’s what could be happening—and how an electrician can help fix it—when your microwave is tripping your circuit breaker. Why is My Microwave Tripping My Circuit Breaker? Overloaded Circuit Think your microwave is pulling too much […]
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Why would you ever install a smart toilet? Doesn’t your basic toilet get the job done? Yes, sure. A basic, been-around-forever toilet design is perfectly fine. But we think you’ll agree that there are some pretty compelling reasons to upgrade. Cleanliness The first is that smart toilets feature touchless lids and flushing mechanisms and built-in […]
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The humble plumbing vent is something most homeowners never think about — or weren’t even aware of in the first place. Here’s what you need to know about this crucial part of your indoor plumbing system. What is a Plumbing Vent? If you look on your roof, you’ll see a pipe sticking out of it, […]
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If your circuit breaker is hot to the touch, what does that mean? A hot circuit breaker, says Capital’s lead electrician, Scott Terry, could be a sign of a fire hazard or some other problem with your breaker, electrical panel, or wiring. This shouldn’t be confused with a warm circuit breaker. A slightly warm panel […]
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A flooded basement can lead to marathon insurance phone calls and hours with contractors in order to get your flooring and drywall repaired and your furniture replaced. It’s best to avoid the whole situation. If you have a leaky basement or notice that it feels damp inside when it’s rainy, think about installing an automated […]
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The decision to invest in a whole-house air filtration system will depend on a variety of factors, including the allergies and sensitivities of the people in your household, the size of your home, the types of filtration systems available, and your budget. Beyond the one-time-use filters that you replace in your current HVAC system, what […]
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