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The Pittsburgh Homeowner’s Guide to Identifying Water Leaks

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The destruction of water leaks on your home is no small matter. If left unaddressed, leaks can lead to potential safety hazards, costly repairs, and significant property damage. Learning how to identify water leaks early on can save you money on your water bill and keep you and your home safe. However, water leaks are not always easy to find. They can occur anywhere in your plumbing system including pipes, valves, fittings, and appliances. In this guide, we lay the groundwork on how to detect water leaks in your home so you can be proactive in catching them before they cause serious harm.

Why You Should Consider Upgrading to LED Lighting in Your Home

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With every year LED lighting is becoming more and more common in American homes. An annual survey run by the U.S Energy Information Administration, found that nearly 50% of US households reported using LED’s for most or all of their indoor lighting in 2020. But what makes LED lights so great and why should every homeowner strongly consider upgrading?

De-Winterizing Your Pittsburgh Home: An HVAC Guide

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Spring is finally here, and the residents of Pittsburgh are beginning to come out of their long winter hibernation with the warmer weather on their minds. Although it might seem a long way off, summer is just around the corner and now is a perfect time to make sure your HVAC system is ready for the drastic change in weather. Below, we have included a helpful guide to de-winterizing your HVAC system in time for the summer heat.

A Checklist for Spring Electrical Maintenance

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Spring is upon us which means it is the perfect time to rejuvenate and refresh your home, including maintaining your electrical system. As the days get longer and the temperatures get warmer, there’s a good chance you will start using more electricity to power your air conditioning and other electrical appliances inside and outside your home. That is why it’s important to make sure your electrical system is in full working condition for the coming months.

How To Identify Poor Indoor Air Quality In Your Home

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With spring just around the corner, everyone’s thoughts turn to warmer weather, clear skies, and fresh air. One problem we don’t always think about during the winter months is the amount of time your family is stuck indoors. If the indoor air quality in your home is poor, this can have a lasting impact on your health and the health of your loved ones.

Understanding the Effects of Hard Water Damage

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Did you know that 85% of homes in North America are located in areas with hard water. But what exactly is hard water? Simply put, hard water is water that has a high mineral content. The minerals in hard water include varying levels of magnesium and calcium sulfates, carbonates and bicarbonates. This causes the water to feel ‘hard’.

How Heating Maintenance Can Keep You Warm This Winter

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With winter weather outside, make sure your HVAC system can keep you warm inside. Having routine heating maintenance from a trusted professional is a wonderful safeguard against potential furnace break downs. At Tudi, our heating experts are dedicated to keeping you and your family toasty warm. Below are listed some of the many ways the Tudi experts can provide you with peace of mind this winter.

Thermostat Tips to Cut Costs This Winter

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Today, the average household has a thermostat with powerful features to help save money on utility bills. Sadly, most homeowners aren’t taking full advantage of these features and could be missing out on potentially easy ways to cut costs. If you would like to save energy and money this winter, follow these helpful Tudi tips to make your thermostat work for you!

Light Safety This Holiday Season

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One of the best parts of the Christmas season are the colorful lights and decorations adorning homes down every street! But like any electrical related project at your home, some safety measures should be taken into consideration. Unfortunately, poorly hung Christmas lights and dry trees can increase your home’s risk of fire damage. To mitigate the chances of a fire this holiday season, it is important to follow these safety procedures while decorating for the holidays.

The Pittsburgh Homeowner’s Guide to Whole House Surge Protection

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Power surges can happen anywhere at any time and the damage they can cause to your home has the potential to increases every year. Any device or appliance that is connected to or charged by electricity is susceptible to power surge damage. Take a moment to think about the number of devices you have in your home today. In 2023, a study conducted by Parks Associates found that the average U.S. household with internet access had 17 connected devices, from TV’s and smartphones to smart home devices, security systems, tablets, and more. What’s more, this study fails to mention the number of electronic appliances one would find in the average home. With the ever-increasing number of devices you own, the more urgent it is to make sure your house is prepared for a potential power surge.