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The first modern air conditioner was invented by Willis Carrier in 1902 for a publishing company in Brooklyn. The machine kept temperature and humidity low so that the paper didn’t expand and contract. Carrier never intended for his invention to be used solely for comfort. Theaters jumped on the air conditioner bandwagon early, even in…

Septic systems fulfill a crucial function for many homes and businesses that are in rural areas and homes in towns that have not gone to city water/sewer. Many people are not knowledgeable as to how a system works, and let’s face, why would they? As long as it’s doing it’s job, that’s all most homeowners…

In the simplest terms the higher efficiency of your heating or air conditioning equipment, the lower your long-term energy costs. Air Conditioners For air conditioning the higher the “SEER” number the greater the efficiency and of course the greater your energy savings. At this time United States regulatory agencies require all new air conditioning products…

Liquid drain cleaners such as “Draino” or “Liquid Plumr” are to be used when a drain is slow, not when it’s completely stopped up. If that drain is already stopped up adding the liquid drain cleaner will not help your case, but add to that build-up. It’s also good to keep in mind that liquid…