Plumbing and Air Conditioning

High home heating bills pack a real punch into household budgets across the United States each winter. The consistently pose a special challenge for people who rely on fixed incomes or live paycheck to paycheck. At least there’s a little bit of good news this year: Many families are likely to see slight price breaks…

How to Prevent Pipes From Freezing. And what to do if that happens. WAYS TO KEEP YOUR PIPES WARM If you own investment property, you should be aware that the pipes at your property could be vulnerable to freezing. Many mistakenly believe that this is a phenomenon only for those in typically cold climates have…

As much as half of the energy used in your home to heating and cooling. So making smart decisions about your home’s heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system can have a big effect on your utility bills — and your comfort. Take steps to increase the efficiency of your heating and cooling system. CHANGE…

Why Pipe Freezing Is A Problem Water expands as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. No matter the “strength” of a container, expanding water can cause pipes to break. Pipes that freeze most frequently are those that are exposed to severe cold, like outdoor…