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  • 2023
    • December
    • November
      • What Size Does My Water Heater Need to Be?
    • October
      • Smells Your Furnace Can Make & What They Mean
    • September
      • 5 Tips for Preparing Your Home’s Generator for Fall and Winter
    • August
      • Why Fall is the Best Time for HVAC Maintenance: Benefits and Importance
      • Signs Your Home’s Plumbing Has a Water Leak
    • July
      • Signs of an Outdated Electrical Panel: Is It Time for an Upgrade?
      • The Rise of Tankless Water Heaters: Understanding the Technology and Benefits
      • What Are the Most Common Causes of Refrigerator Problems?
    • June
      • What Temperature Should My AC in Southern California Be in Summer to Save Money?
    • May
      • How Often Should I Have My Dryer Vent Professionally Cleaned?
    • April
      • How Do I Know if My House Needs a New Thermostat?
    • March
      • 6 Tips for Preventing Your Dishwasher from Breaking Down
    • February
      • Is Your Home’s Tap Water Making You Sick?
    • January
      • What Are the Benefits of Installing GFCI Outlets in Your Home?
  • 2022
    • December
      • 5 Reasons You Need a Backup Power Generator for Your Home
    • November
      • What Are the Benefits of Hiring an Electrician to Install My Holiday Lights?
    • October
      • How Do I Fix Poor Water Pressure in My House?
    • September
      • Why You Shouldn’t Leave Chargers, Laptops & Small Kitchen Appliances Plugged In
    • August
      • Indoor Air Quality Tips: How to Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke
    • July
      • 6 Signs It’s Time to Repair or Replace Your Washing Machine
    • June
      • Tips for Saving Money on Your Water Bill This Summer
    • May
      • Tips for Keeping Your Electric Bill Low During the Summer
    • April
      • Spring Cleaning Tips: Signs Your Home Has Poor Indoor Air Quality
    • March
      • Tips for Identifying Electrical Hazards & Preventing Electrical Fires in Your Home
      • Why Spring Is the Best Time for AC Maintenance
    • February
      • Why Does My Home Need a Backflow Preventer?
    • January
      • Five Signs You Need to Have Your Air Ducts Cleaned
  • 2021
    • December
      • Four Ways to Make Holiday Lighting Easier This Year
    • November
      • What Temperature Should You Set Your Water Heater At?
    • October
      • Your Top Water Heater FAQs
    • September
      • Four Common Types of Backflow Prevention
    • August
      • 5 Signs Your Refrigerant Is Leaking
    • July
      • Why Is My AC Leaking Water?
    • June
      • How to Prepare Your Home for Summer Blackouts
    • April
      • The Top 5 Signs You’re Dealing with Root Intrusion
    • March
      • 10 Signs You Need to Upgrade Your Electrical Panel
    • February
      • Top 5 Signs Your Water Heater Is Failing
    • January
      • What’s That Noise Coming From My Furnace?
  • 2020
    • December
      • How to Safely Hang Christmas Lights This Holiday Season
    • November
      • Don’t Put These Foods Down Your Garbage Disposal on Thanksgiving
    • October
      • Is Fall Heater Maintenance Really Necessary?
    • September
      • Top 5 Ways to Lower Your Heating Bills
    • August
      • The Importance of Off-Season Air Conditioner Maintenance
    • July
      • Christmas in July: Give Your Family the Gift of Whole Home Surge Protection
    • June
      • Tips for Removing Hard Water Stains in Your Toilet Bowl
    • May
      • How to Tell if a Ductless Mini-Split AC Is Right for Your Property
    • April
      • How to Change Your HVAC Filter
    • March
      • Don't Flush These Items Down Your Toilet
    • February
      • Tips for Detecting Hidden Plumbing Leaks
    • January
      • How to Tell Your Home’s Electrical Wiring Needs to Be Updated
  • 2019
    • December
      • Four Tips for Safer Holiday Decorating
      • Give the Gift of a Smart Thermostat This Christmas
    • November
      • Avoid Putting These Five Foods Down the Disposal this Holiday Season
    • October
      • Three Reasons to Have Your Dryer Vent Cleaned
    • September
      • The Freon Ban: Do I Need to Buy a New Air Conditioner in 2020?
    • August
      • How to Properly Maintain Your Large Appliances
    • July
      • Nest Thermostat: The AC Technology of the Future
    • June
      • Four Signs You Need to Replace Your Air Conditioner
    • May
      • Why You Should Have Your Air Ducts Sealed
    • March
      • A Beginner’s Guide to Air Filters: Info Every Homeowner Needs to Know
    • February
      • Three Common Reasons Your Water Heater Fails
    • January
      • Why You Shouldn't Plug a Space Heater Into a Power Strip
  • 2018
    • October
      • Using Your Generator During the Storm
      • What Is Hard Water and What Does it Do to Your Plumbing?
      • Do You Know What Is in Your Dishwasher Detergent?
      • Use Natural Drain Cleaner on a Monthly Basis
      • What to Do In a Plumbing Emergency
      • Phones Are Working!
    • September
      • Plumbing Services and Installations
      • Prepping for a Disaster Helps Reduce the Need for an Emergency Plumber
      • How to Prevent Plumbing Problems This Holiday Season
      • Proper Temperature for a Refrigerator
      • Why You Shouldn't Clean Sponges in the Dishwasher
      • How to Test your GFCI Outlet
      • Three Reasons to Use a Natural Drain Cleaner
    • August
      • Need Authorized Viking Appliance Repair?
      • News Flash! Electrical Department
      • How hot is too hot? How cold is too cold?
      • How to Properly Move Your Refrigerator
      • How to Store Your Refrigerator When Not in Use
      • Ice Maker Questions
    • July
      • Family Owned Business Since 1974 | 46+ Years of Experience
      • Indications that You Need Heating Repair
      • Is Your Glassware Etched?
      • Large Fleet of Service Personnel Means Faster Service!
      • Licensed and Insured Heating and Plumbing Contractor
      • Liquid or Powder Washing Machine Laundry Detergent? You Decide!
      • Forced Air Filter
    • June
      • Forced Air Heating vs. Boiler
      • Garbage Disposal Questions
      • Get Your HVAC System Ready for Fall with these HVAC Maintenance Tips
      • Going Away This Summer? Give Your Air Conditioner a Vacation
      • Air Conditioning & Heating Services and Installations
      • How a Heating Tune-up Saves You Money
      • High Water Bill? Low Water Pressure? Schedule a Water Leak Inspection
    • May
      • Hiring a Licensed Electrician Reduces Both Mistakes and Danger
      • Hot Water Dispenser Questions
      • Installing a Dishwasher and New Flooring
      • Do You Get a White Film on Glassware After Washing?
      • Dryer Duct Cleaning and De-Linting of Dryer
      • Energy Management and Maintenance: Save on Commercial Refrigeration
    • April
      • Are Your Air Ducts Making You Sick?
      • Attic Fans: What Are The Benefits?
      • August is National Water Quality Month
      • Avoid Needing an Emergency Plumber Through Proper Maintenance
      • Avoid Dryer Fires with Routine Dryer Vent Cleaning
      • Avoid These 3 Repairs By Keeping Up with AC Maintenance
      • Carter Services Featured by Verizon Wireless
    • March
      • Carter Services Has Gone Social
      • Choosing the Right Dishwasher Detergent
      • Cleaning Stainless Steel
      • Commercial Refrigeration Maintenance Tips
      • Why Are My Cooling Bills So High?
      • Air Conditioning Preventative Maintenance
      • Clogged Garbage Disposal Tips
    • February
      • 11 Easy Ways to Conserve Water
      • 3 Easy Ways to Get Your AC Ready for Spring
      • 3 Reasons You Should Hire a Professional Appliance Repair Technician
      • 4 Easy Ways to Deal with a Disgusting Clogged Toilet
      • 4 Situations When You Need to Call a Professional Plumber
      • AC Buying Guide: Buying an Air Conditioner in 3 Easy Steps
      • 7 Must-Have Plumbing Tools for Every Homeowner
    • January
      • 5 Ways to Avoid Emergency AC Repair
      • 5 Easy Ways to Stay Cool and Beat the Heat