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Highly recommend. They were very quick to come out and provide an estimate. They offered quotes for both parts replacement or full replacement of our UV light system. The other 2 companies we asked would not give us quotes to replace the broken part. Maine's Best Water Treatment was also the...
Maine's Best Water Treatment
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Reviewed in April 2023
I rarely give 5 stars. For me, 5 stars are for only life-changing reasons! BUT, the quick response and service, I thought reasonable rates, qualified this time! I live in a 3 story house, with multiple peaks and valleys. Although a small job, I received excellent service! The real test, I...
Allied Home Improvements
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Reviewed in June 2022
I gave it 4.5 stars even though in the end itâ s a 5. The real test of a company is how they take responsibility and make sure itâ s done right even if there are mistakes or problems to rectify. The owner canâ t be at every install but when there were problems he was right there and made sure...
Hammock's AC, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2020
Matt did a home inspection, radon in air and water test for me. He was one of several businesses I called but I chose him for the job because I was impressed with his ability to communicate clearly and explain the process and answer my questions thoroughly. I found him to be conscientious,...
Square One Home Inspection
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Reviewed in August 2014
my issue is, occasionally while watering my garden or using a faucet in the house, the pressure drops off considerably, especially if you flush a toilet. I have high iron in my water and i wanted to see if the pipe from the well was restricted. if the pump can supply plenty of water to the house...
Mid-Coast Energy Systems Inc
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Knob and tube wiring is an older type of electrical wiring that's no longer used and generally not considered safe. However, some homes still have it, or may have a knob and tube wiring system that was incorrectly modified or rigged to work with a modern electrical system. Knob and tube wiring may contain asbestos insulation, but the only way to know is to have the material professionally tested.

Asbestos was most commonly produced and integrated into building products from the 1920s to the late 1980s. In reality, asbestos use should have ceased much sooner because asbestos was linked to cancer in studies produced as early as the 1950s. You can even extend that number past the 1980s due to stockpiled materials and because some countries treat asbestos use differently. It may also be found more in commercial applications than residential.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

The microscopic asbestos fibers do not cause eye irritation, throat irritation, or lung irritation. If you are inhaling fibers, you will not know it. This lack of immediate symptoms is one of the reasons why asbestos is so dangerous. You cannot know for certain if you are inhaling fibers, which is why you must wear safety gear if you could have any chance of an exposure while working.

If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in an asbestos removal expert to evaluate the situation.

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