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Lead/Pollutants In My Water: What Now?

MISHAWAKA/FORT WAYNE/PLYMOUTH IN; ST. JOSEPH/NILES, MI — Area water departments have been sending letters to residents about higher-than-normal lead levels in drinking water. What is a homeowner to do if they receive one of these notices? You can wait for your local government to take care of it, or you can take matters into your own hands and purchase …

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Clogged Drains in Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan

An Annual Plumbing Inspection and Checklist for Your Home It is that time of year again. The days are ticking away. Do you have your home inspection checklist complete for this year? When you want peace of mind knowing your house is in tip-top shape for the next twelve months, then Home Comfort Experts has a solution. Our preventative maintenance …

Drain Remediation to The Rescue: Ease Your Drain Pain!

Your sink, toilet or bathtub is clogged. Is the problem at the trap, or the main line, or somewhere in between? The plumbers on our drain remediation team have the tools to quickly analyze your situation and get your drain open and flowing. Our plumbers can diagnose and solve your “drain pain” quickly and professionally. Diagnosing an Impending Clogged Drain …

3 Sump Pump Mistakes Homeowners Make

Sump pumps are lifesavers especially in the spring when thunderstorms cause torrential downpours in a short amount of time. Even in the worst of storms, sump pumps keep the water outside where it belongs. So, if you have a sump pump, you may be feeling pretty smug about your chances in the face of a spring storm, but if you’re …

The One Thing You Need for Your Home Right Now: Battery Backup Sump Pump

As fall rapidly approaches, the heavy thunderstorms that accompany it are not far behind. That means your home needs to be prepared for possible flooding. One thing your home must have this season is a battery backup sump pump. Here’s why: Avoid a Soggy Basement Your sump pump runs on electricity. If a strong thunderstorm rolls through, knocking out power, …

Back to School: 3 Assignments for Homeowners

With summer coming to an end and the kids heading back to school, it is time to get your home back in gear. In order to do just that, Home Comfort Experts is giving homeowners a few homework assignments. Assignment #1: Make Adjustments to Your Programmable Thermostat Your family’s schedule has probably changed now that school is back in …

3 Common Scenarios for Homeowners without a Battery Backup Sump Pump

In the Mishawaka, Columbia City, and Fort Wayne, Indiana areas, we have seen our fair share of heavy rains this summer. So how can you ensure that your home is protected from flooding? One extremely helpful way is through a battery backup sump pump. Check out three common scenarios Home Comfort Experts sees on a regular basis that will leave …