Did the cook actually do a trick back for the suit guy, or did he just keep flipping eggs like nothing was happening? That detail matters because the vibe at that Waffle House lives or dies on whether the staff plays along with the weirdness. Next time grab a seat at the counter and watch the cook, he is the real show.

We compared both last year. Ruby's pricing was a bit lower initially, but the quality difference was clear. Alert's contract was more flexible too. No regrets going with Alert.

Ran the brush from the outside on a rental unit last month and pulled out a wad the size of a softball, but I still had to check the blower wheel because the airflow felt weak. Turns out the brush gets the duct clean but it won't tell you if the wheel is packed with lint or the housing gasket is shot. So now I do the quick outside pass first, then pop the top and shine a light down at the wheel for five seconds. Saves the full tear down most days but I'm not skipping that peek, because a clogged wheel will cook a motor just as fast.