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WINTER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS & HOW TO AVOID THEM
There’s no need to worry about winter electrical problems if you know what to look for, what to check, and what to replace. OnTime Service is here to help you this winter, and all year long. Read on to learn how to identify and conquer the top winter electrical problems,
WHEN IT GOES DARK: HOW TO PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES
You’re watching your favorite holiday film with the family and suddenly—black out! Now what? Do you know where the flashlight is? Do you have extra batteries? Do you own a generator? If you answered “No” to one or more of these questions, this blog is for you. Homes and cities
EASY WAYS TO LOWER WATER HEATING BILL
Water heating accounts for about 18% of our home’s total energy consumption (U.S. Department of Energy). That’s reason enough to think about ways to be more efficient with our water use. Although we may rely on hot water to clean our clothes, dishes, and bodies, there are many ways that
CHECKLIST – PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR VACATION
The biggest travel day of the year is fast approaching. There is so much to prepare for! If you are heading out of town for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, or any other reason, you’ll want to make sure your home is protected. While you are enjoying a stay with family
HOW TO PREVENT FROZEN PIPES
There is still plenty of winter left and homeowners are worried about old man winter interrupting their flow. What are the effects of freezing weather on plumbing? When water freezes, it expands. If your pipes freeze, they could burst due to this expansion. Luckily, there are many ways to prevent
PARTY PREP: HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM GUESTS
We’re less than two weeks away from the annual football extravaganza, the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl isn’t just an important American sports tradition; it’s also the perfect excuse to have friends over for a day of cheering, eating, and reconnecting. And, you’ve decided that this year, you’re going to
THE YOUNGEST “OLD MAN” IN THE WORLD!
We think this photo is hilarious! This is Paydon Howell, the son of our technician Jarett Howell and his wife Loretta. He is 2 years old and this was his Halloween costume. I love the grey mustache and hair. Jarett said he absolutely loved pushing the walker, funny, funny, funny.
ELECTRIC SHOCK DROWNINGS
Now that summer is here many of us will be going to our favorite swimming spot to cool off from the hot Alabama summer. I don’t want to be an alarmist, but we all need to be aware of the danger from water and electricity. I came across this video