R22 refrigerant will cease production in 2020. In its place is R410A, a refrigerant that’s being used in all newly installed air conditioners in the United States. The history of R410A refrigerant R410A refrigerant was developed by Allied Signal (now known as Honeywell) in 1991. Although its production still contributes to global warming, R410A does…

Most home kitchens these days aren’t complete without this little handy hidden appliance known only as a garbage disposal. Because a garbage disposal is such a helpful kitchen aid to use during food preparations such as composting the waster after peeling potatoes and salad preparation all the way to the clean up; the daunting talk…

Any Holiday Season is a happy time! During the Holidays we enjoy visits from our friends and family. Here are a few simple tips to help keep your Holiday parties and pipes running smoothly: 1. Keep drains free of cooking oil and grease. Scrape food and grease from plates into the trash. Pour off cooking…

It’s difficult for most people to consider in today’s advanced society, but for most of history humans have not had the plumbing luxuries that allow us to heat, drink, bathe, cook and wash using clean potable water in the comfort of our own homes. Although advances such as aqueducts allowed the ancient Romans to move…

One of the most common types of water supply lines, copper has been in use for decades and probably will remain so for many more to come. Simple, flexible and easy to install copper supply lines are just about everywhere and can be used in a wide variety of cold and hot water supply line…

Grease traps are devices connected directly to the outgoing drains of sinks inside the restaurant. Grease traps are designed to retain fats, oils or grease (FOG) usually from one fixture. If not properly cleaned and operated, FOG will pass through the trap and into the sewer system, clogging the sewer pipes and creating blockages. The…

Our services are endless. Just some of the calls we have seen so far in the month of March. – Mainline blockage     – Valve replacement     – Toilet rebuild & replacement – Electric water heater replacement     – Water leak in wall and ceiling – Belly in sewer line    …

Did you know that the air we breathe in our homes is substantially more polluted than the air outside? Air quality is important for our overall well-being and comfort. With poor air quality in the home, you can expect to see many negative health effects including: – Sinus problems – Headaches – Eye, nose &…

Every HVAC company gets calls from customers often during the winter months asking why their heat pump is suddenly running really loudly. What most people don’t know or maybe forget, is that heat pumps come equipped with a defrost cycle that is designed to remove frost from the coil. When a heat pump is operating…

Tap and well water contain many various contaminants and high levels of sediment. The pollutants in your water source can be so high that build-up occurs inside your pipes, water heaters, dishwashers and other appliances and plumbing fixtures. Imagine using this exact same water for cooking, cleaning, bathing & drinking! Your home is a huge…