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• Tips To Protect Your Plumbing System While Your Away From Home

  To protect your plumbing while away from home, keep the heat on at 60 degrees or higher to prevent frozen pipes, check for leaks or signs of corrosion around the water heater, fix any leaks or clogs to prevent mold and mildew buildup, and ensure the sump pump is working properly by pouring water into the pit to test it.
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• 5 Holiday Fire Safety Tips to Keep Your Home Safe

  To prevent holiday-related fires, ensure decorations are at least three feet away from heat sources, inspect electrical cords for damage, water the Christmas tree daily, check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, and never leave cooking equipment unattended. Following these safety measures can help keep your home, decorations, and family safe during the holiday season.
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• How to Save on Heating Bill in the Winter

  To keep your home warm during the holidays without breaking the bank, consider adding area rugs to prevent heat loss through floors, leaving the oven door open after cooking to supplement heating, utilizing sunlight by opening curtains during the day, running ceiling fans in reverse to circulate warm air, and swapping cotton sheets for flannel to stay cozy at night. If you need assistance with your heating system, ABC's NATE certified technicians can help with installation, repair, and maintenance.
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• The ABCs of Heating - Sealed Combustion Appliances

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• What Are the Advantages of Mini-Split Heating Systems?

  Ductless mini-split heating systems provide advantages in various situations compared to traditional central heating. They are suitable for homes without existing ductwork, challenging heating scenarios where the furnace is distant from certain areas, rooms requiring specific temperature control like wine cellars, and external spaces such as detached garages or porches.
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• When to Clean Air Ducts - Expert Advice for Maintaining Indoor Air Quality

  To maintain clean air ducts, it's essential to regularly replace the furnace air filter, especially if someone in your household suffers from allergies or respiratory issues. Filters should typically be replaced every month to prevent dust and debris from entering the ductwork.
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• 5 Outdoor Holiday Decorating Safety Tips

  To ensure a safe holiday season, remember not to use interior lights outside, avoid stapling or nailing lights to the house, ensure spotlights are well-ventilated and away from flammable items, avoid pinching electrical cords, and always turn off and unplug decorations before leaving or sleeping. ABC wishes everyone a happy and healthy holiday season and is available for plumbing, heating, and electrical services if needed.
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• Energy-Saving Tips for Winter - Alternative Ways to Stay Warm

  To stay warm without cranking up the thermostat, try warming your socks in the dryer before putting them on, switching to flannel sheets and heavier blankets, utilizing sunlight by opening curtains during the day and closing them at night, and layer up with sweaters and jackets indoors. These simple tips can help you save on energy bills during the winter while keeping cozy.
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• Air Duct Leak - How to Identify it and What to Do About it

  Leaking air ducts can cause discomfort and inefficiency in your home's heating and cooling system, wasting energy and money. Professional HVAC technicians, like those at ABC Plumbing, can identify and seal these leaks, improving airflow and system efficiency. With advanced diagnostics and solutions like AeroSeal® duct sealing, ABC Plumbing ensures your HVAC system operates at its best.
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• 3 Simple Electrical Upgrades For Convenience

  Looking to simplify your home and make it more convenient? Consider these electrical upgrades: Occupancy sensors that automatically turn lights on/off based on motion, bath fan timers to save energy by regulating fan usage, and USB outlets for easy charging of devices.
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