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How to Prepare For a Hurricane or Tropical Storm

In terms of property damage, floods by way of hurricanes and tropical storms are the most common forms of natural disasters in the United States. Floods can occur via torrential rains, rising water from rivers or lakes, flash flooding, or large storms. A strong surge of water can wreak complete havoc on your home, which…

Home Design and Lifestyle Changes to Help With PTSD and Depression

If you suffer from PTSD, you know that feeling of overwhelming helplessness as you relive a past trauma, leaving you emotionally shattered with each episode. Overcoming PTSD is not a fast solution, but there are things you can do around your home and in your lifestyle to help you cope better on a daily basis….

How to Create the Best Environment for Homeschooling

Whether by choice or necessity due to coronavirus school closings, millions of parents have suddenly become homeschooling teachers. This new experience can be challenging, but it can blossom into a memorable, rewarding experience as you find ways to connect with your child or children as you learn together, building a lifelong bond. You may also…

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Whirlpool Model GBD307PRS01 in wall dual oven has no display or any functions not even the light works. Electrician has checked and power is coming into the oven so the fuse box to the oven is good. Is this a control board issue or a thermal fuse? I can feel heat from the components on the logic board but no functions. Also can power still come in even if the thermal fuse is bad? Thanks

The best action is to call Whirlpool technical support and speak with a factory technician. Contact info is here: https://www.whirlpool.com/services/contact-us.html they can assist you with your question. It sounds like the control board is bad to me. You can call us at 855-494-5972 and we’ll be happy to help you locate a local appliance repair specialist if desired. Thank you.

Crawl Space Ventilation Installation

crawl space vents open or close

Mark: The answer really depends upon the situation. In cold and warm humid climates the trend is towards closed vents and crawlspaces. However, this takes more than just closing the vents, it takes covering the soil with a vapor retarder, insulating the walls and making the crawlspace part of the thermal environment. This avoids frozen pipes and reduces humidity. If you are not prepared to make the crawlspace a true closed or conditioned craw, best is to leave the vents open all year round, as long as you are not risking frozen pipes. Moisture levels can actually be higher in the crawl during winter than summer. Call us at 855-494-5972 and we’ll be happy to help you get started if you'd like to improve the crawlspace. Thank you.

Bedbug Treatment

Bed bugs roaches what price and to expect

Adam: The cost depends upon the extent of the infestation, size of area, etc. You may call us at 855-494-5972 and we’ll be happy to help you get started. Or you can search for a pest professional here: https://porch.com/bean-station-tn/contractors. Thank you.

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