How to Prevent Frequent AC Repairs: Tips For Extending The Life of Your System
If you want your air conditioner to last for many years, keeping up with regular maintenance and repairs is important. Learn more about maintaining your air conditioner and keeping it running smoothly for longer. Here are some tips on preventing frequent AC repairs and extending…
Farewell, Freon: What You Should Know About the R22 Phase-Out
While you were celebrating New Year’s and the start of a new decade, it was also the end of an era in the HVAC industry. Starting on January 1, 2020, regulations went into effect that banned R22, commonly known as Freon, from being produced as…
How to Test Your Home’s Water Pressure in 4 Simple Steps
The best way to fix a problem is to prevent it from happening in the first place. That’s why we go to the doctor for an annual physical and get the oil changed in our cars. The same idea applies to your plumbing. One thing…
How to Fix a Stuck Toilet Handle
Have you ever visited someone’s house, like your grandparents, and as you were entering the bathroom, they yelled, “Don’t forget to jiggle the handle,” or “make sure to hold the handle down!” These phrases are often used when a toilet handle is presumed to be…
How Affordable is Trenchless Sewer Line Repair?
In most cases, the latest and greatest technology is more expensive than the old-fashioned option. But one area where this isn’t necessarily the case is sewer line repair and replacement. Many homeowners are happy to hear those trenchless pipe repair methods are quicker, less disruptive,…
What Are the Risks of Using a Plumber Without a License?
You’ve probably always been taught the importance of doing your research before embarking on an expensive, time-consuming home project. You want to get multiple estimates and read reviews on the experiences of other clients who have worked with the company. You may think that a…
How to Snake a Clogged Shower Drain Like a Pro
They say the only certainties in life are death and taxes. Well, we’d like to add one more thing to that list – a clogged shower drain. It’s not a matter of if your shower drain will ever get backed up, it’s a matter of…
Furnace Repair | When to DIY and When to Call the Experts
Over time, you get used to that strange sound that your furnace makes, and you no longer take notice. But when it stops suddenly, you are in a bit of a jam. That odd thing you ignored may be an early warning sign of a…
How a Broken Furnace Can Pollute The Air in Your Home
You may think that your furnace is working just fine, but in reality, it could be polluting the air in your home. A broken furnace can release dangerous toxins and chemicals into the air, which can lead to serious health problems for you and your…
5 Furnace Noises You Shouldn’t Ignore
While your furnace has normal sounds that it makes when it’s running, there are also some sounds that indicate a problem. Although a furnace is a durable appliance, it will show signs of wear and tear over time. If you start to notice strange noises…
