Summer is coming, and that means you need to be on the lookout for air conditioner problems. The more you rely on your air conditioner to keep your home cool over the next couple of months, the strain you’re going to put on the system. Preventive maintenance can better prepare the air conditioner to cope with that level of stress, but the odds of problems developing are still going to rise. As you use your air conditioner to keep cool over the next few months, make sure that you keep an eye out for the following malfunctions.
Symptoms of Air Conditioner Malfunctions
May 28th, 2018Remodeling Your Bathroom? Check These Options Out
May 14th, 2018
The bathroom is one of the most important areas of your home. It’s where you get ready to start the day in the morning, and is usually the last room you use before going to be in the evening. Though you may not think about it all that often when you’re not actively using it, you spend a lot of time in the bathroom over the course of the average year. That also happens to be why the bathroom is one of the most common areas to be remodeled. If you are thinking of remodeling your bathroom, you have a lot of different directions you could go with it. Have a look below at some of the options we’d suggest for improving the look, feel, and operation of your bathroom.
It’s Time for a New Water Heater
April 30th, 2018
Do you know how healthy your water heater is? If not, that’s okay. People often have no idea whether their water heater is in perfect condition or about to fail until something happens. Still, it’s a good idea to evaluate your system every once in a while to determine whether or not it’s in need of replacement. If you think you might need a new water heater installed in your home, but you’re not sure, have a look at the symptoms below to help you decide.
Why It’s a Good Idea to Avoid Store-Bought Drain Cleaners
April 16th, 2018
When one of your drains develops a clog, what’s the first thing you do? Do you reach under your sink for a bottle of store-bought drain cleaner? If so, stop doing that! Store-bought drain cleaners are actually terrible for the health of your drain and sewer system. They’ll resolve the clog, but at a very high cost for your pipes.
Instead, you should always trust a professional to clean out your drains for you when you need it. Our plumbers are the ones for the job. Read on to find out more about why professional drain cleaning services are always preferable to using your own drain cleaners.
Time to Start Thinking About Air Conditioning Maintenance
April 2nd, 2018
Summer is not too far off, now. That means that you need to start getting your home ready for the coming hot months. You’re probably going to be using your air conditioner a fair amount this summer, which means that now is the time to make sure it’s ready for the extra demand. The best way to do that is to make sure to schedule preventive air conditioning maintenance. Read on to find out why air conditioning maintenance is so important, and why spring is the ideal time for it.
Do You Know How to Tell if Your Plumbing System has a Leak?
March 19th, 2018
Plumbing systems can be tough to keep in good shape. Sure, annual maintenance does a pretty good job of keeping everything in order. No amount of maintenance can guarantee that the system will be protected from issues, though. You still need to know the signs that your plumbing system is experiencing some sort of problem, so that you can call for professional services as soon as possible. One of the most common plumbing issues is leaking, so for this post we’re going to focus on that. Read on for more information on how to tell if your plumbing system has a leak.
Want to Destroy Your Heating System? Follow These Awful Tips!
March 5th, 2018
Normally, we post here about all the things that you should be doing to keep your home systems in top condition. This time, though, we figured we’d take a slightly different route. We’re going to be using this week to go over some of the best ways to completely ruin your heating system in a short amount of time. In case this isn’t already obvious, you should absolutely not follow any of the tips below! In-fact, you should do the opposite. But, in the interests of having some fun and changing things up, here are some great tips for destroying your heater.
3 Ways to Make Sure Your Furnace is Short-Lived
February 19th, 2018
There are right and wrong ways to take care of your furnace if you want to last as long as possible. Most of the time, we talk about all the things that you should be doing to keep your furnace in top condition as long as you can. Today, though, we’d like to cover some of the things you should do if you want to waste your system’s life and replace it as early as possible. Let’s begin.
What Heater Type Should I Install This Season?
February 5th, 2018
The middle of winter is a pretty inconvenient time to have to install a new heating system in your home. No one likes to be without heat for any length of time during the coldest months of the year. Still, sometimes you don’t have a choice. Maybe your current heating system just isn’t up to the task of heating your home anymore, or you’re moving into an entirely new home and you don’t have a heater yet. Regardless, here are some possible options for installing a new heater this season.
Why Your Water Heater Output is Low
January 22nd, 2018Taking cold showers might be good for bragging rights, but it’s kind of a horrible thing to do to yourself if you don’t need to. Even people who enjoy a cold shower every once in a while probably wouldn’t want that to be their only option when it came to washing up. If your water heater doesn’t seem moved by the muse of water heating to provide you with a warm shower, you probably have a problem. Read on to find out why your water heater output is low.