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3 Tips to Prevent AC Breakdown During a Heat Wave. Photo of a black air conditioning unit installed outside of a brick home.

3 Tips to Prevent AC Breakdown During a Heat Wave

August 15, 2025

An air conditioner is your lifeline during a prolonged heat wave.

This life-saving comfort system is a necessity when temperatures soar and linger in Greenville as they have under the heat dome that has scorched across Delaware.

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Prepare for Hot Weather With an Air Conditioning Tune-Up

July 30, 2025

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, central air conditioning systems have a service life of approximately 15 to 20 years.

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Common AC Problems and Solutions

July 15, 2025

you can save between 5 and 15 percent of the energy used for your air conditioning by changing your filter along with other energy-saving actions.

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 What Problems Can a Leaky Faucet Cause? Drop of water falling from faucet. Water supply cuts due to drought. Severe restrictions measures for water saving. Increase in prices and taxes on the water bill.

 What Problems Can a Leaky Faucet Cause?

June 30, 2025

A faucet might seem like a minor feature in your home, but it plays a critical role in your daily routine. From brushing your teeth and washing dishes to filling pots for cooking or watering your plants, faucets are essential for convenience and cleanliness.

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How to Choose the Right Ceiling Fan for Your Space. A person turning on a celling fan.

How to Choose the Right Ceiling Fan for Your Space

June 16, 2025

Choosing the best ceiling fan for your home is easy when you rely on Joseph Frederick & Sons for custom electrical solutions. Our licensed electricians handle everything from electrical system inspections to panel upgrades.

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What’s That Smell Coming From My AC at Startup?

What’s That Smell Coming From My AC at Startup?

May 30, 2025

As the temperatures begin to rise in Greenville, many homeowners are firing up their air conditioners for the first time in months. But what if, instead of a refreshing blast of cool air, you’re hit with an unpleasant smell?

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Spring AC Maintenance Tips

Spring AC Maintenance Tips

May 15, 2025

Spring is finally arriving in Deleware! The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and you’re probably already thinking about dusting off the patio furniture or tackling that messy garage.

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Electrical System Maintenance Can Save Your Health and Home. An electrician working on wires.

Electrical System Maintenance Can Save Your Health and Home

April 30, 2025

You flick a switch or plug into an outlet and expect immediate, safe results. When your electrical system works well, it runs appliances, lights your Hockessin home, powers technology, and drives heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.

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Why Is My Garbage Disposal Humming? Water running from tap into kitchen sink.

Why Is My Garbage Disposal Humming?

April 15, 2025

Have you ever just cleared the dinner table after a nice meal inside your Hockessin, home and went to turn your garbage disposal on, only to hear it making an unusual humming sound?

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Spring Money-Saving Tips. A thermostat on a pile of money.

Spring Money-Saving Tips

March 28, 2025

Everyone loves to save money, and it’s a good idea to review different aspects of your budget now and again to see if there are more opportunities you have missed in the past. Considering how to reduce your energy bills is always a great idea in the springtime.

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