Common Sewer Odors in Your Home: What’s That Smell?
It wasn’t you. Your spouse isn’t home, and the dog is in the other room. So what is it you smell, and where is it coming from? If the funky odor you smell seems to gravitate from the bathroom or near another sink or faucet, the culprit may be your sewer pipes. Sewer odors are […]
5 Tips to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Fall
Get ready for cooler weather here in Pawleys Island—fall is around the corner! When the outdoor temperatures start to drop, you probably will spend more time inside your home. Be sure to focus on enhancing your indoor air quality (IAQ) so that you can boost your overall home comfort and enjoy the autumn season to […]
Do I Need a Plumbing Inspection?
Gurgle, gurgle. Hiss. If you immediately recognize these sounds from any plumbing in your South Carolina home, it could indicate you need a home plumbing inspection. The whole idea of a plumbing inspection is to head off any potential plumbing issues in your Myrtle Beach home––to avert a disaster or costly repair. But why do […]
Why Do I Need a Humidifier in the Fall?
Fall is a beautiful time of the year—but it comes with a drop in humidity levels. If you’re concerned about the humidity change and want to enhance your comfort inside your Murrells Inlet home, installing a humidifier is an excellent option. According to ENERGY STAR®, 17.2 million households in the United States use a humidifier—install […]
Should I Buy a Tankless Water Heater Instead?
It’s a terrible moment when you step into the shower and find you have no hot water. Best case scenario—your spouse just ran a load of white clothes on hot in the washing machine, turned on the dishwasher, and took a leisurely hot shower a few minutes ago. Worst case scenario—you have a broken water […]
Is My Home Energy Efficient?
You hear it all the time—buy energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment to lower your South Carolina utility bills! But what about creating an energy efficient home? Even the best furnace or heat pump will struggle in a poorly insulated home. Leaky ductwork will drive up energy costs regardless of whether you have […]
Going Ductless
Sometimes, a simple, elegant piece of technology can deliver more with less. Ductless mini splits are a triple threat—compact wall units that generate heating, cooling, and ventilation. No ducts are required, and no dull whirring noises—they operate in near silence. Also, ductless units use minimal energy. Typically, you spend up to 30 percent less to […]
Controlling Humidity in Your Home
At the height of summer, the weather can get quite sticky here in South Carolina. Hot days feel much less bearable when accompanied by humidity. That’s because increased humidity makes it harder for your sweat to evaporate. Our staff at Dependable Service reminds our neighbors to stay safe this summer. Monitor weather advisories and drink […]
What to Do When Your Basement Floods
Your Murrellis Inlet basement is flooded and filled with water. Now what? What to do when your basement floods. Leaks, floods, and plumbing problems can be stressful. Dependable Services is here to remove those worries. We are ready to offer the home solutions you need here in South Carolina. No matter the issue, our professionals […]
Does an AC Kill Mold?
Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your South Carolina home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold. It can help prevent mold, but once it exists, your air conditioner can’t […]