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Pinhole Leak in Your Copper Pipes? Know When to Repair or Replace
Copper piping has a well-earned reputation for quality and longevity. Strong and lightweight, it’s often viewed as a problem-free piping material for indoor water distribution. While copper is corrosion-resistant, it can still break down over time—particularly if you live in an area with mineral-heavy water. Unique to copper piping is pinhole leaks. Caused by corrosion, […]
5 Reasons To Schedule An Annual AC Tune-Up
Another hot summer is just around the corner, which means your home’s HVAC system will need to transition from keeping you warm inside to keeping you cool. More than just a luxury, maintaining a cool home with good indoor air quality is essential to your health. That’s because your home’s temperature directly impacts the quality […]
Sump Pump Maintenance Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
The accumulation of unwelcome water in your home can be a troublesome and costly issue. This is why the humble sump pump—a behind-the-scenes workhorse appliance—can be a homesaver when you need it most. A sump pump’s purpose is to remove excess water, thereby preventing structural damage, mold growth and/or damage to furniture or stored items […]
Why Are There Hot and Cold Spots in My House?
Here’s What to Know About Maintaining A Consistent, Comfortable Temperature Throughout Your Home Do you feel like you’re changing seasons when you change rooms in your house? Certain areas feel like the tropics, while others have you reaching for gloves and a scarf? Hot and cold spots in a home are common, but they are […]
Your Complete Guide to Keeping Your Garbage Disposal Clean
Plus, Our 4 Favorite Features of the Latest Garbage Disposal Models The In-sink garbage disposal is the commonly used, but often overlooked, workhorse of the kitchen. Overlooked, that is, until something goes wrong! Thankfully, garbage disposals don’t require a lot of maintenance, but it’s important to differentiate good habits from bad. While it might seem […]
5 Home Safety Tips and Helpful Reminders For The Holidays
Piling in the car and driving or (flying) to grandma’s house is a no-go this year. Chalk it up — along with hosting a festive holiday bash — to another casualty of the pandemic. For many of us, it’s been a trying year. Here at Sila, we’re grateful for our steadfast, hard-working staff and the […]