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4 home issues you shouldn’t put off repairing (even during a pandemic) 🔧

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Preferred Home Services handles everything from running toilets and clogged drains to AC maintenance and repair | photo via Preferred Home Services Facebook

If you’re like us, quarantine has affected you one of two ways: You’re either renovating your entire house and picking up 5 new hobbies, or you’ve put everything on your to-do list on hold.

Because home repairs can wait, right? And you’re not sure if it’s safe to have another human in your house, fixing your AC unit right now. Wrong.

While avoiding crowded public places is still very much recommended, it’s not a good idea to put a needed repair or maintenance on hold for an extended period.

That’s why local company Preferred Home Services is taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of their customers during home service visits. Every truck carries waterless soap, hand sanitizer + surface wipes for frequent cleaning of hands, tools + surfaces. They’re also taking cues from their customers and are more than happy to wear a mask, distance themselves and not offer a hello handshake if the customer isn’t comfortable. With all these precautions in place, customers can feel safe setting up needed service visits.

Here are 4 common issues to address now if you’ve been putting them off during COVID-19:

  1. Running toilets. 🚽 DYK? A toilet leak wastes about 180 gallons of water per week, which means money down the drain. If there’s a constant running noise or frequent clogs, you probably have an issue that needs expert help. See 4 other signs that it’s time to repair your toilet.
  2. Regular AC maintenance. ❄️ When was the last time you changed the filter on your air conditioning unit? A dirty filter will choke + damage your unit. Is there ice on the outside of your AC unit? Also a major sign there might be something wrong with your air conditioner. See other common problems and how to address them here.
  3. Slow drains. 🛁 No one likes a slow drain. But what seems like a minor inconvenience can actually indicate a major problem with your plumbing. Here are 6 common causes of clogged drains, which the pros at Preferred Home Services can assess to get your drains flowing smoothly again.
  4. Regular water heater maintenance. 🔥 A lack of hot water, discolored water, and a sudden rise in energy bills are all signs something could be wrong with your water heater. Here are some additional signs that your water heater may be under duress and in need of prompt repairs.

Any of these issues sound familiar? (Same. 🙋‍♀️) Schedule a service with the local experts at Preferred Home Services here.