Are they licensed and insured???

By amie | April 16, 2013

Before you let a Plumber or HVAC specialist into the house, make sure they are licensed and insured. A professional plumber should be licensed with the state and has insurance in case they do any damage to your home. A professional plumber that is licensed and insured has taken steps to protect your home and…

Don’t be late for a date!

By amie | April 16, 2013

When plumbing and air conditioning problems arise they are often an emergency. So you can imagine how stressful it can be when multiple people are calling with emergencies. Plumbing and HVAC specialists with experience know how to delegate the right people to the right job, know how much time each job should reasonably take, and…

Freon / Refrigerant

By amie | March 29, 2013

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…

Garbage Disposers

By amie | March 29, 2013

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…

Preventing Holiday Plumbing Emergencies

By amie | March 29, 2013

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…

THE IMPORTANCE OF HOT WATER HEATERS, GAS & WATER LINES

By amie | March 26, 2013

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…

COPPER PIPE

By amie | March 26, 2013

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 TRAP MAINTENANCE

By amie | March 22, 2013

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 for HVAC & Plumbing

By amie | March 21, 2013

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    …

Improve Indoor Air Quality with Air Purification Systems

By amie | March 21, 2013

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 &…