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Retrofitting Older Seattle Homes for HVAC Efficiency: Decarbonizing Your System Older Seattle homes have so much charm, whether it is the wood trim, the quirky layouts, or the stories tucked into every corner. What they do not always have is efficient heating or cooling. Many homes built before modern energy
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Troubleshooting a Tankless Water Heater: Common Problems and Quick Fixes When a tankless water heater starts acting up, life gets inconvenient pretty fast. There is nothing like a surprise cold shower on a chilly Seattle morning to remind us just how much we rely on steady hot water. Most of
Read MoreBest Pipe Materials for Surviving Seattle’s Cold Season
Best Pipe Materials for Surviving Seattle’s Cold Season Seattle winters are usually mild compared to the Midwest or East Coast, but when temperatures drop below freezing, pipes can quickly become vulnerable. Every year, homeowners across King County find themselves dealing with frozen pipes, sudden leaks, and costly water damage. The
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Preventing Frozen Pipes: Seattle Homeowner Essentials Winter in Seattle doesn’t usually hit the same subzero levels as other parts of the country, but that doesn’t mean we’re safe from frozen pipes. All it takes is one cold snap, and suddenly a home can go from cozy to chaotic. Bursting pipes
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Backflow Prevention & Sump Pump Maintenance for Seattle’s Rainy Season Seattle’s rainy season is legendary. From late fall through early spring, we see weeks of damp weather, heavy storms, and saturated soil. While the drizzle is part of what makes the Pacific Northwest beautiful, it also puts added pressure on
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