UNDERSTANDING SEWER BACK-UPS IN YOUR HOME
If you have ever had a sewer back-up in your home, then you know the expense, frustration and damage it can do. By understanding more about the problem, you can hopefully avoid it in your home. “Sanitary sewers flow by gravity so they generally follow the natural slope of the ground. The sewer mains that…
WHY BUY A HIGH EFFICIENCY TOILET?
Whether you’re operating at home or business, installing high-efficiency toilets make sense. These fixtures are necessary for hygiene can do a better than average flushing job while using the minimal amount of water necessary. You just need to know what to look for when you are shopping to make sure you are getting the performance…
WHY EARLY LEAK DETECTION IS IMPORTANT
Whether it is a major leak or one that is barely detectable, it is very important that you know about it early so that you can take action to keep the problem from getting worse. There are many ways through which leaks can be detected in time and your plumber can advise you on what…
CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING
Central air conditioners circulate cool air through a system of supply and return ducts. Supply ducts and registers (i.e. openings in the walls, floors or ceilings covered by grills) carry cooled air from the air conditioner to the home. This cooled air becomes warmer as it circulates through the home; then it flows back to…
IS YOUR AIR CONDITIONER READY FOR SUMMER?
It’s only May, but Myrtle Beach is already seeing temperatures in the mid to high 90’s. It’s going to be a long hot summer as usual and summer is not even officially here yet. That means it’s time to make sure your air conditioner is ready for the heat of summer. First, make sure your…
SLAB LEAK PREVENTION
Slab leaks can be expensive. Slab leaks are annoying and should be addressed immediately. Often, they end up costing homeowners a lot of money if they go undiscovered for a long period of time. Slab leaks in a home or business is quite common. They happen to conscientious property owners that take all the preventative…
SPRING & SUMMER – General guidelines for keeping your home cool and efficient
Have an HVAC expert inspect your home’s ducts and cooling equipment Clean or replace your AC filters every month Clean chimney and check to see if your fireplace is working properly Clean out rain gutters and storm drains Clean and vacuum vents, baseboard heaters and ducts Seal air leaks in the attic, basement and crawlspace,…
HOW TO IMPROVE THE AIR QUALITY IN YOUR HOME
We generally think of air pollution as being outside of our homes and appearing in forms such as smog, pollen, or that haze hanging in the air especially during summer month. The reality is that the air inside our homes, offices and other buildings can often be just as polluted, if not more so, than…
DANGERS OF POLYBUTYLENE PIPE
Throughout the United States, there are a number of different kinds of pipes that are utilized in homes. Different types of piping used in homes throughout the United States are plastic, copper, galvanized, polybutylene, CPVC, PVC, polyethylene, etc. We will take a look at one particular pipe and some of the issues with it. This…
