| Bathroom fans
The steam that builds up in bathrooms can take its toll on paint and wallpaper. Left unchecked, it can cause peeling, and encourage mold. A good bathroom fan will remove excess moisture, and send it outside, protecting your walls and cabinets.
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| Ceiling fans
Ceiling fans have been popular since the late 1800's; even today, they're valued as a great way to supplement your air conditioning system. With the cool breeze from a ceiling fan, you can keep your thermostat a couple of degrees higher and still be comfortable.
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| Garage door openers
Garage door openers have become so commonplace, it's hard to imagine living without them. At the same time, they've advanced in technology, leading to models that operate more smoothly, without jamming.
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| Lightening arresters
Lightning is the most common source of what's called surge current: stray electricity that can enter your home through its wiring, water pipes or appliance frames.
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| Smoke detectors
When installed properly, smoke detectors can save lives and protect property. But a detector with a dead battery is useless. That's why code now requires smoke detectors in new construction to be hard-wired into the electrical system.
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