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• The 7 Most Common Causes of Electrical Fires in the Home and How to Prevent Them

  Here are the 5 most common causes of electrical fires in the home
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• How to Fix a Blank White Rodgers Thermostat

  You might have experienced the worry that comes with discovering your White Rodgers thermostat has gone blank. The good news is that usually, the unit can be brought back to life. In this blog, let's look at some ways to get your blank White Rodgers thermostat operating again.
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• AC Maintenance Guide

  The blog talks about the importance of maintaining your AC unit and provides advice on how to maintain older units. It also suggests replacing units when the cost of repairs becomes too high. Finally, it provides information on how to schedule AC maintenance with ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric in Chicago and the surrounding areas.
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• Thinking of Going Tankless? Read This Guide First

  The blog discusses the advantages of upgrading to a tankless water heater, highlighting its on-demand heating, energy efficiency, and longer lifespan compared to traditional water heaters. It emphasizes the benefits of instant and endless hot water. It provides considerations for selecting a tankless water heater, such as fuel type, indoor or outdoor installation, and whole-house versus point-of-use units.
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• Wiring a Shed or Outdoor Building

  Wiring a Shed or Outdoor Building
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• How to Improve HVAC Efficiency

  The blog discusses practical tips to improve energy efficiency for homeowners in Chicago, with the aim of reducing home comfort costs. ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric provides ten actionable solutions to enhance HVAC energy efficiency.
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• Can Flushable Wipes Be Flushed?

  Flushable Wipes
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• How to Choose the Right Size AC Unit

  The blog discusses the importance of choosing the right size air conditioning system for your home. It explains how an incorrectly sized system can lead to inefficiency and discomfort, whether it's too large or too small. The term "size" in HVAC refers to the unit's cooling capacity measured in tonnage, with one ton equating to the ability to cool 12,000 BTUs per hour. The blog emphasizes the need for professional installation to ensure the system is properly sized and installed for optimal performance. It encourages homeowners to seek assistance from HVAC experts to select and install the right air conditioner for their specific needs.
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• Spring Maintenance Checklist

  The blog provides tips for getting your home and HVAC systems ready for spring and summer. It emphasizes the importance of spring cleaning to control allergies, suggesting measures like setting up a shoes-off policy, keeping screens in open windows, and considering whole-home air filtration systems or UV purifiers for allergy sufferers.
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• How to Reduce Allergens in Home

  The blog provides tips for combating home allergies as spring approaches. It advises against sweeping and dry dusting, recommending mopping and moist dusting instead.
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