Posts Tagged ‘preventative maintenance’
Garbage Disposal Dos and Don’ts: How to Prevent Unnecessary Issues
Garbage disposals can be a real boon to Wichita kitchens for eliminating food waste. Scrape food waste in the drain, flip the switch and it all disappears, as if by magic. However, put the wrong item down your garbage disposal — say a piece of cutlery or a Brazil nut still in its shell — and hear…
Read MoreYour Water System: Preventing Backflow Issues
Water systems make our lives easier by delivering water on demand when and where we need it in our homes. But a water system is anything but convenient if you’re experiencing a backflow problem. Backflow can divert waste water, sewage and other pollutants back into the lines supplying your drinking water, a situation no homeowner wants…
Read MorePrepping Your Air Conditioner for Winter: Cover the Condenser or Leave It Alone?
Wichita homeowners are anticipating that nip in the air and beginning to undertake their fall and winter home-maintenance projects. As you look around your yard, you may be wondering if protecting your air conditioner condenser from the elements is something you should be doing. Should you cover your condenser or leave it alone? Here’s some…
Read MoreYour Fall Home Maintenance To-Do List
Feel that nip in the air? It might not be a big nip right now, but anyone who has lived in Wichita for a while knows that winter’s bite can be fierce. So while you’re thinking about pumpkins, harvest festivals and school activities, set aside a weekend or two to make your home ready for…
Read MoreGeothermal Cooling and Heating: 11 Smart Reasons to Go Underground
Both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) endorse geothermal cooling and heating as one of the most energy-efficient, environmentally friendly systems available. They provide an amazing opportunity to reduce pollution and energy use while providing matchless comfort and reliability. Here are 11 reasons it’s smart to go underground with…
Read More