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What’s the Point of a Plumbing Inspection?

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Plumbing is a part of the home that sometimes gets forgotten, but I would say that its integrity is just as important as the safety of an electrical system. Once water gets into a material like wood, the two won’t interact very well with each other. The resulting water damage can be extremely traumatic to a home. You’ll end up having to rip out and replace all the affected surfaces. Being able to prevent unnecessary emergencies like these is one of the main reasons why a plumbing inspection is important. Nobody will be able to prevent everything bad from happening, but you can definitely go a long way.

 

It’s a best practice to maintain the systems that you’re responsible for. We commonly recognize that certain things need to be maintained, like our bodies, our cars, or even the painted walls in our rooms. (Most of us know better than to use a car without ever maintaining it.) Other items that also need to be maintained might sometimes get neglected, maybe because we don’t really see or notice them on a daily basis. Plumbing tends to be one of those things—if/how you maintain it will determine how much money it ends up costing you. For instance, if you don’t flush your water heater, sediment buildup will cause you to pay more on your utility bill.

 

You’ll want to make sure that you’re doing maintenance a little bit at a time so you won’t suddenly be surprised by an emergency issue or an unnecessarily high utility bill. We offer a Diamond Club membership that includes maintenance visits for plumbing, heating, and air. Clients with a membership just need to reach out to us and schedule their inspections. Current Diamond Club members get two free HVAC visits per year (one for cooling and one for heating), and one free plumbing visit per year. For more information, contact us online or give us a call at 540-483-9382.

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James Wisler, Owner of Wisler Plumbing and Air

Our technicians have the biggest hearts. And, right now, we have a little extra time on our frequently-washed hands. So, we want to help.

Stuck at Home and Need Help?

If you’re stuck at home with plumbing or heating problems, you can talk with one of our certified technicians for FREE. We can troubleshoot on the phone or video chat. If your parents in Illinois need help, we’ll talk to them, too. Anyone with a phone or laptop can be a complimentary customer of Wisler Plumbing and Air. And, if needed, we can come to you for a more traditional visit. Sorry, visitations are only for those in our service area (although we may be able to recommend some of our plumber friends in other areas).

Call anytime: (540) 483-9382

Reducing Fear.

For some, uncertain times come with uncertainty around finances. We want to ease as much fear in your life as possible. That’s one reason we offer free Without Worry Comfort Checks and free phone consultations. The next time you speak with us, if you’re fearful of payment, ask about our payment plans. Water, heating and air, and plumbing are essential, money should not be an obstacle.

Look for the Helpers.

Mister Rogers once said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers.’”

We’re Wisler Plumbing & Air, and we want to help. We’re in this together. We have your backs, just like you have ours.

P.S. – And thanks, Dad, for teaching us how to be the helpers.

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Most people don’t realize that heating and cooling a house generally takes up to 40% of total energy expenses (e.g., gas and electric bills). That’s a significant chunk of money going into making sure an HVAC system heats and cools your home. Fortunately, we can pinpoint 4 potential issues you can resolve to bring these costs down and save money.

 

Maintenance

First of all, a well-maintained system generally tends to be more cost-effective. Almost all central air systems have filters which will become dirty and/or clogged if not replaced regularly. Dirty filters hinder airflow in the house, and the HVAC system will have to work much harder than necessary. This, in turn, will cost you extra money.

 

Ductwork Issues

 

A home’s ductwork might have leaks in it, especially if it’s aging, improperly installed, or just poorly installed. The ductwork is what delivers warm or cold air throughout your home, and if it has any leaks, you’ll be diverting the air to places it doesn’t need to go. By making sure that the air is properly routed through the ducts and only getting to where you want it, you’ll maximize the heating and cooling system’s effectiveness/efficiency.

 

Component Issues

 

A system may have failing components (like a starting capacitor or relay) or settings that aren’t completely accurate. If a starting capacitor isn’t working properly, for instance, it can make a motor use excessive power. Aside from causing the heating and cooling system to work less effectively, these kinds of component issues will run up your utility bills and end up costing you money.

 

Dinosaurs

 

If you have a really old heating and cooling system, you should be aware of how much it costs to run. A 20+ year old system won’t be anywhere near as efficient as a recent system, simply because of the great technological advancements we’ve made over the years. Dinosaur heating and cooling systems may be costing you more money just in energy use than what it would cost to have the system replaced entirely. Sometimes homes can save up to several thousands of dollars per year in utility bills just by updating a very old system.

 

Your heating and cooling system costs you money. Make sure that you’re not overpaying by being aware of these potential issues. For existing clients, we offer a free heating or cooling check. To learn more, contact us online or give us a call at 540-483-9382.

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