Carney Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Blog

Does Your Home Require a Water Softener?

March 28th, 2022

The water that comes from the tap is essential to our daily lives. You drink it, cook with it, use it to bathe, and wash dishes and your clothes in it. However, not all water is the same. Depending on where you live and your water source, it can be filled with different levels of various minerals– making it “hard.” That’s where water softener comes in.

In this article, we will lay out the differences between hard and soft water, discuss how a water softener works, and let you know when it’s time to get some for your house.

Fight Flood Season With Sump Pump Service

March 28th, 2022

As spring comes and the snow melts, it’s time to start considering how you will protect your home from potential flooding and water overflow in your house. You never know when a big storm will come through your town. The best tool for the job is a sump pump.

Sump pumps are small pumps installed in the lowest point of your home, typically the basement or crawl spaces below. When the floodwaters come, it redirects it by pushing into the house’s wastewater system or the closest storm drain. Let’s take a look at the advantages of making sure you have one this spring.

5 Furnace Noises That Are Bad News

February 28th, 2022

Sometimes, all our appliances make weird noises. Some of us immediately start to worry. But there are others that will just ignore it altogether. While there are some sounds that are completely normal, there are some noises you should especially look out for.

We’ll lay out 5 common furnace noises that are bad news. If you hear any of these, it’s a surefire sign that it’s time for a repair. The worst thing to do is to ignore a problem, and then have your heater breakdown during the cold winter.

5 Good Reasons to Switch Your Furnace Type

February 14th, 2022

Gas furnaces are very popular in households today. Mainly, because people have already been using them for many years. However, it might be a good time to reconsider the furnace you have in your house and switch to the electric alternative.

If you need a new furnace, switching to an electric one could be the upgrade you’re looking for.

In this article, we’ve gone ahead and highlighted all the reasons that you should be thinking of getting yourself a new electric furnace.

When to Repair or Replace Your Heater

January 17th, 2022

Imagine this situation: you’re going about your daily routine when you suddenly encounter a strange noise coming from your heating system. It was recently maintained this year so you think it’s most likely not a safety concern or a huge issue, but you’re anxious about it. Your heater needed to be repaired last year, and you’re starting to worry about your budget and whether or not heater repairs are going to be a “regular thing” in your life.

This isn’t unique and many homeowners have questions about how frequently they should get their heating in Montgomery County repaired. Well, today we’d like to discuss why replacement might be your best bet in this particular situation.

You always have options in front of you as a homeowner. However, those options will be more or less cost-effective depending on the specifics of your situation. We’ll explain more down below!

“What’s That Gurgling Noise?”

January 3rd, 2022

When you hear a gurgling noise coming from your kitchen or bathroom sink, or any other drain for that matter, then time is of the essence. Most often, gurgling noises are a sign of a clogged drain, which, if left in disrepair, can cause flooding or other significant damage to your home.

Fortunately, if you act quickly, you may be able to unclog the drain before it’s too late. So, in this brief blog post, we will explain what’s making the gurgling sound, how to diagnose a clogged drain, how to unclog the drain yourself, if possible, and when to call in a professional plumber to help you.

The Best Perk of Furnace Maintenance

December 20th, 2021

This is a tough blog to write! There are many amazing advantages to scheduling heating maintenance, and it’s hard for us to choose the “best” one. Actually, we’re going to list out which ones we think are the best, but it’s going to be up to you to determine which perk of furnace maintenance is the best for your unique situation and home.

Is it the higher efficiency levels? Or perhaps it’s the peace of mind knowing that your furnace in Bucks County is running safely and your home will be heated this season? Regardless of what you like about furnace maintenance, one thing is abundantly clear—it’s a vital service! If you missed furnace maintenance this year and you’ve started planning to wait until next year, we urge you to reconsider. It’s not too late for maintenance, and if you call today, we can schedule an appointment that works for you.

3 Signs of an Inefficient Heater

December 6th, 2021

Sometimes things should be simpler. Nine times out of ten, when you ask a homeowner how efficient their heating system is, they’ll just be glad it’s working at all. When temperatures are cold and snow is starting to settle here in Doylestown, we’re just thankful we’ve got heating systems keeping us warm and cozy. However, when your utility bill arrives every month, that attitude can quickly change.

Instead of anxiously anticipating the arrival of a bill that’s too high, let’s work to prepare ourselves for the outcome we want. The more efficient your heating system is, the lower your utility bills are going to be. That can first be achieved with routine maintenance every year, but it also includes calling us for heating repair in Doylestown, PA when it seems like something is wrong.

Are high utility bills cause for concern? Absolutely, and here’s why.

Why Switch to Gas Heating?

November 22nd, 2021

For many homeowners, it’s not really their fault that they use an electric furnace. The system might have been there when you bought the house, or perhaps you purchased an electric heater because you didn’t have access to natural gas from your municipality. However, gas lines have extended a lot in the past twenty years, and gas furnaces are one of the most effective ways to heat a home.

Take a look around you. If your heating in Bucks County isn’t doing the best job, and it’s forcing you to use space heaters all over the place, or you’re drinking hot tea because your fingers are numb, then perhaps your heater needs to be replaced by one that’s powerful enough to work.

Today, we’re going to make the case that a gas furnace could be that heater!

7 Reasons to Call for Repairs Early

November 8th, 2021

November isn’t the coldest month of the year, which means that technically we’d say that calling for heating repairs now would still be early. The reason why this is such an important point is that things can get hectic, unpredictable, and uncomfortable when dealing with heating repairs at the peak of the heating season.

If you have a pretty clear problem with your heating system but you’re putting repairs off because the heater still works, you’re lucky. This means you’ve gotten a sign you need professional heating repairs before your system breaks down. Many homeowners might find themselves with emergency heating loss during the coldest week of the year, and that’s why our schedule might be packed!

Let’s make this simple. Here are seven clear reasons why you should call for heating repairs in Doylestown, PA today. We promise these reasons will save you money down the line.