My dad started Wisler Plumbing & Air. I can remember what it was like growing up and watching him in the trade. In this industry, you get to meet a lot of interesting people and see all different kinds of homes. I started riding along on service calls at a very young age. (One client […]
The old adage that nothing lasts forever is true with so many things in our home, and a furnace is no exception. Furnaces have a finite lifespan of around 10 to 15 years on average, depending on multiple variables. Sometimes it might be advantageous to replace an old furnace even if it’s still working. Newer […]
Most people don’t think about their water heater and how it needs maintenance, but it’s just like any other piece of equipment. Our car, house, and even our own bodies need maintenance. If we don’t exercise and eat healthy, we’re probably not going to last as long. If we don’t change the oil in our […]
Choosing between college and the trades is a very interesting topic, and I want to be very careful to state that one is not necessarily better than the other—there are individuals who are great for both college and the trades. I think the choice greatly depends on someone’s unique circumstances. I’m very thankful for the […]
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 […]
Water Softeners & Septic Tanks Most people share the common fear that the salt used in a water softener’s regeneration process will be harmful if discharged down the drain and into the septic tank. We have always done our best to combat this untrue, misleading information. It’s obvious that the use of salt can hurt […]
When someone from another part of the country thinks of Virginia, the first things that come to mind are probably Washington, D.C. (in northern Virginia around Alexandria) along with Virginia Beach and Norfolk. But Virginia is a very diverse state—areas like the Roanoke Valley are quite different from the first places that come to mind. […]
I’ve been witness to quite a few bad habits in the plumbing industry over the years. One of the most widespread bad habits takes place during the construction of new homes. While bidding out the project, the contractor will generally hire the least expensive plumber. But you usually get what you pay for, and a […]
We’re proud to sponsor the local Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs hockey team, mainly so that we can build relationships and give back to our generous community. This upcoming hockey season starts after the new year on February 2nd, 2019. The night’s theme is going to be superhero night, and it’s probably going to be centered […]
It’s completely understandable for someone to want to do as much as they can to prevent having to spend money on a professional. The temptation is always there no matter what the issue may be. But how should you define what to tackle and what to leave to a professional? Sometimes we minimize […]
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