Tomball - Magnolia Edition | July 2022

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2022 REAL ESTATE EDITION

COMPILED BY KYLEE HAUETER & KAYLI THOMPSON HOME IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE

ASK AN HVAC MAINTENANCE COMPANY

Bradbury Brothers is a family-owned company specializing in heating, ventilation and air conditioning maintenance in Magnolia for over 30 years.

sure [to clean it out] if you start seeing that sink draining slowly. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST COMMON PROBLEMS WITH AIR CONDITIONING UNITS? Dirty, lthy lters. Make a reminder on your phone that you check your lters monthly because when that builds up, it drops o and turns into almost mud in your drain system, and it will clog your drains rapidly. WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOUR AC GOES OUT? They should check the drains because if they do have overow protection, if the drain clogs, it will turn o the system. ... And then, know where your HVAC system is. Check to see if there’s water in the drain and outside of the condenser. Check to see if the line is frozen. [If so], you have to turn it o immediately.

WHAT ARE SOME TIPS FOR HVAC SYSTEM UPKEEP? Have your air conditioning cycle serviced once a year and have your heating system serviced once a year. ... It can be done anytime as long as you have them done yearly. WHAT ARE SOME WARNING SIGNS OF A PROBLEM? Make sure you have overow protection because ... typically homes are built with a secondary drain, and it’s usually by a window or someplace—a door—where people will notice it. So nd out where your secondary drain is and make sure and keep an eye on it. But also have overow protection installed because it may cost a little now, but it will save you lots and lots of damage. ... [HVAC drain lines] go into a plumbing drain line. Find out which bathroom they drain through, and make

ASK A HOME SECURITY EXPERT

Dan Sullivan is the president of Tomball Computer Guy. He shared home security tips for homeowners. WHY SHOULD HOMEOWNERS INVEST IN A HOME SECURITY SYSTEM?

deterrence and notications. This solution is better than the alternative, which would be an intrusion system (alarm system). An active deterrence security camera system programmed and installed correctly can notify you of an intrusion, warn a potential criminal and record video of the event. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO SMART HOME SECURITY? Smart Home Security can not only help protect your home, but can also integrate features to turn on lights, lock doors, integrate with Alexa or Google Home, and much more.

A good-quality and properly installed security camera system is a good add-on for securing your home. It can work both as a deterrent and a surveillance tool. ... In addition, if a burglary or other crime does occur, security cameras can help gather information as an investigative tool and evidence for prosecution. IF HOMEOWNERS CAN ONLY INVEST IN ONE ASPECT OF HOME SECURITY, WHAT SHOULD IT BE? A security camera system with active

Jacki Bradbury-Guerrero Director of marketing Bradbury Brothers 30045 FM 2978, Magnolia 281-651-5484 www.bradburybrothers.com

Dan Sullivan President, Tomball Computer Guy 15530 Treichel Road, Bldg. 2, Tomball 832-444-1530 www.tomballcomputerguy.com

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55+ ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY

OPENING SOON Residents of Arella on Jones will soon experience unparalleled service and variety of seasonal and cultural cuisines. Chef-prepared with organic fruits, vegetables and meats with an exceptional wine list . 12840 JONES RD, HOUSTON, TX 77070 • ARELLAJONES.COM •ARELLAJONES@ADARACOMMUNITIES.COM • 832.952.3012 (832) 952-3012

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TOMBALL MAGNOLIA EDITION • JULY 2022