While it is important to hire a licensed plumber, plumbing licenses are really just pieces of paper. Just because someone is licensed doesn’t necessarily mean that they know what they are doing. Plumbers should be licensed at a minimum, but they should also have a reputation demonstrating how well they provide support after the service […]
We spend a lot of time visiting homes in the spring to replace outdoor hose faucets, especially if they are the frost-free kind. What often happens is people forget to take their hoses off of the hose faucet during the winter. Of course, we’ve had a pretty mild winter these past couple of years, so […]
One of the things I always like to mention when talking about utility bills is the word ‘overpayment’. We don’t think about our utility bills most of the time, and when we do, we accept that the utility bill is just what it is. But you may be overpaying much more than what’s necessary for […]
Now that it’s warm outside, it’s a good time to look for things around the home that might need some repair. Here are some of the most common areas to check this spring and summer. We spend a lot of time visiting homes in the spring to replace outdoor hose faucets, especially if they are […]
Let’s assume that someone already knows that they have a water leak. (The leak might have made a stain on the wallboard or produced a dripping sound.) Here are a few pointers to help pinpoint exactly where the leak is coming from. One thing to consider is the fact that water is going to follow […]
Why is it that some toilets clog over and over again? Here are a few of the main reasons. (This brings all new meaning to the phrase ‘potty talk’.) The Toilet Is Too Old First of all, clogs could just be due to the fact that toilets do not last forever. Just like your refrigerator, […]
I think there are a couple of primary reasons why people are dissatisfied or don’t feel like they got what they wanted from their plumbers. What I’m going to share is based upon my experience in the industry and feedback I’ve received from some of our clients. (Their feedback pertained to both us and other […]
If I were going to leave behind a message for my children, a few things come to mind. First and foremost, as a Christian parent, I want to make sure that I pass my faith on to my children. It has been real and true for me to know that Jesus is Lord, and that’s […]
BTU stands for British Thermal Unit, which is a measurement of how much heat it takes to raise the temperature of a pound of water by one degree (F). Without getting too technical, it’s basically a unit of measure we use for heat. How does that tie into your HVAC system? Well, your air conditioner […]
Most of us don’t think about how our pets can affect HVAC performance. Luckily, our furry loved ones and HVAC systems can get along together in harmony. It just takes a couple of easy-to-do tips that anyone can follow. Fur and pet dander (tiny, almost invisible skin particles) are small enough to get transported by […]