We’ve got a bit of June gloom going on lately, but before long things are going to heat up. That means you need to take steps to make sure that your air conditioner is ready for the summer season. There are a number of different ways to make sure that your air conditioner is in top shape before summer kicks into high gear. Today, we’re going to go over the best thing that you can do to keep your system healthy: preventive maintenance. Read on to find out more about the benefits of preventive maintenance, and when to schedule it.
Now is the Perfect Time to Get Your Air Conditioner Ready for Summer
June 4th, 2018If Your Water Heater Does This, It’s Time for a New One
May 21st, 2018
Hopefully, you’ve been pretty consistent over the years about scheduling preventive maintenance and prompt repairs for your water heater. If not, it’s never too late to start. Even if you have, though, you know that no amount of care or maintenance will make a system last forever. Sooner or later, you’re going to need a new one. If you can recognize the signs that your water heater is beginning to fail, you can have it replaced before it completely breaks down on you. That should save you some time and frustration, if nothing else. Have a look at the following signs that your water heater is in need of replacement.
Follow These Tips to Keep Your Plumbing System Healthy
May 7th, 2018
It can be difficult to keep a plumbing system in top condition for a long period of time. Most of the system is out of sight, and therefore out of mind. People tend not to think about their plumbing at all until it stops working for whatever reason. Still, we recommend making sure that your plumbing system stays healthy as best you can. You’ll save more money on repairs in the long run, and you won’t have to worry so much about things like water damage or not being able to take a shower. Follow the tips below to make sure that your plumbing system keeps serving you well for many years to come.
Signs That Your Air Conditioner Needs Immediate Professional Services
April 23rd, 2018As the weather finally starts to heat up a bit around here, it is important that you keep an eye on your air conditioner. The more you use your air conditioner to keep your home cool in hot weather, the more strain the system is going to be put under. That’s going to increase the odds of some sort of problem cropping up with the system. You need to know how to recognize that your air conditioner is beginning to malfunction, so that you can have it repaired as soon as possible and mitigate the damage. The following are some of the more common signs that your air conditioner needs professional repairs.
Learn How to Spot Plumbing Leaks in Your Home
April 9th, 2018
Plumbing leaks are among the more problematic issues that can affect your home. They can cause a lot of water damage, reduce the efficiency of your plumbing system, and generally cost more to repair than what their small size would indicate. The best thing you can do to mitigate the effects of plumbing leaks on your home is to schedule preventive plumbing maintenance at least once every year or two. This ensures that any plumbing leaks are found and dealt with before they can cause too much damage. Between plumbing appointments, though, you should still remain vigilant for signs that your plumbing system has leaks in it. If you call for repairs quickly enough, you should still be able to prevent a lot of damage to the system.
What You can do to Get Your Home Ready for Summer
March 26th, 2018Spring may have just sprung, but summer is not far off. We’re going to start experiencing warm weather sooner than you think, which means that now is a great time to start thinking about getting your home ready for the summer season. There are a number of different ways that you can make sure that your home is ready for summer, depending on the current state of your cooling system.
What Causes Leaks, and What You Can do to Combat Them
March 12th, 2018
One of the most common plumbing issues, leaks are the cause of all kinds of headaches for homeowners across the country. Whether you’ve got iron, copper, or any other kind of pipes, you can bet that at some point they’ll spring a leak if you’re not careful. The best way to defend your pipes against these kinds of issues is to know what causes them in the first place. Let’s take a look at why pipes spring leaks in the first place, and what can be done about it.
How Can I Tell if I Have a Plumbing Issue?
February 26th, 2018Plumbing issues are obnoxious in a number of ways, not least because they’re so difficult to detect without professional services. This is why it’s so important to have professional plumbing maintenance conducted every year or two. Otherwise, you may not be able to tell if you have a plumbing issue in time to resolve it before it causes serious damage. Even between maintenance appointments, though, you should be keeping an eye out for signs that your plumbing system is in need of professional services. You may not be able to prevent all of the damage the problem has caused, but you can at least have it fixed before it gets any worse.
What to Do In-Case of Plumbing Emergency
January 29th, 2018Plumbing problems are never fun to deal with, but some are quite a bit worse than others. A leaky faucet, for example, might be annoying but not urgent. A ruptured pipe rapidly turning your second floor into a marsh, on the other hand, is something that requires a bit quicker of a response. It’s relatively easy to contact a plumbing contractor if a plumbing emergency occurs during normal business hours. What do you do if it happens in the middle of the night, though? Read on to find out.
Keep Your Furnace in Good Shape With These Tips
January 15th, 2018
Furnaces are put under extraordinary strain during the winter, even in a relatively warm area like Southern California. If you’re using your furnace at all this winter, and we’re going to assume you are if you’re reading this blog, then you should make sure to take some steps to help the system deal with the added demand you’re placing on it. If you take care of your furnace, after all, it will take care of you. The following are two of the best tips you can follow to keep your furnace functioning properly this winter.