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What Types of Smart Thermostats Are There?
Many Atlanta residents are embracing smart thermostats at home – are you one of them? Do you know about all the features and how they work? If not, you’ll see how beneficial they are for both comfort and...
What’s the Difference Between a Media Air Cleaner and an Ultraviolet Air Purifier?
People spend an estimated 90% of their day indoors, so the cleanliness of the air we breathe indoors has a great impact on our health and comfort. Whole house air cleaners work to eliminate contaminants to create...
How to Even Out the Temperature Around Your Home
Some homeowners in our Atlanta, Georgia, service area struggle with evening out the temperature in rooms during the summer months. One area may be nice and comfortable, while other areas are too hot or too cold. Achieving...
How Do I Drain My Water Heater?
Draining a water heater is a fairly simple maintenance step for conventional tank water heating units. The plumbing pros of Estes Services explain this easy process below – but first, make sure it’s actually a wise...
Gurgling Plumbing Sounds: What Do They Mean?
When gurgling plumbing sounds are heard, don’t ignore your system’s warnings! Gurgling noises from various areas of your home’s plumbing system indicate a few issues you want to resolve right away. The Estes...
Troubleshooting Heat Pumps: A Homeowner’s Guide
Heat pumps offer reliable, economical heating and cooling for homes across our Atlanta, Georgia, service area. Occasionally, system issues may arise, but there’s no need to be intimidated when troubleshooting heat pump...
Why Did My Sump Pump Stop Working?
If the sump pump in your Atlanta area home stops working, your home’s basement and its contents are vulnerable to flood damage. To avoid the risk of damage, sump pump repair needs to be performed as soon as a...
Why Is My Outlet Not Putting Out Full Power?
An outlet not putting out full power sets off alarm bells for Atlanta, Georgia, homeowners. Low voltage not only causes disruptions to plugged-in items, but it also creates energy waste, wear and tear to appliances and...
How to Prevent Storm Damage to Your AC Compressor
Hurricane season is nearing, and homeowners throughout the Atlanta, Georgia, area are readying their homes to be prepared. During a hurricane or strong summer storm, outdoor components of your HVAC system are at risk. AC...
Landscaping for Energy Efficiency: Cost-Saving Planting Guide
As Georgia homeowners spend the warmer days maintaining and beautifying their properties, we encourage you to give consideration to energy-efficient landscaping techniques. Trees, shrubs and other plants are valuable not...
When Should I Change My HVAC Air Filter?
Knowing when to change an HVAC air filter is different for every household. While there are “standard” time frames many Atlanta area homeowners know of, these are just general guidelines. The factors of each home and...