A common occurrence in winter, pipes in your home could get clogged, freeze and burst open. Although slow, undetectable leaks are a possibility, burst pipes frequently result in gallons of water suddenly flooding into your home. From here, the water…
Your HVAC system acts as a channel for air to flow through to various rooms in your home. When allergens find their way into the vents, the heating and cooling system spreads them throughout the home. As a result, you…
Based on figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning results in 400 deaths in the US annually, plus 20,000 hospital visits. Although exposure could come from several sources, a leaking furnace or boiler in…
While thermostats don’t have a specific lifespan, a typical device lasts about 10 years before showing signs of wear and tear. The malfunction could be caused by something as simple as dust accumulation or an issue like old, loose wiring.…
Your heating bill went up this month, yet the house still feels cold. The thermostat reads 75 degrees, but the draft persists to the point you need to wear a sweater to feel comfortable. At this stage, is there anything…
There are four factors that can lead to burst pipes: Frozen pipes, a buildup of water pressure, corrosion and moving pipes. No matter the source, a burst pipe is costly to repair. Homeowners have to replace the pipe and pay…
Sewer backups can happen when an obstruction prevents wastewater from completely flowing through your home’s lateral sanitary line – the path that connects your property’s sewer system to the municipal sewer. Wastewater accumulates inside your home’s sewer line, until overflow…
Homeowners are unlikely to notice a blocked air duct, unless something physically obstructs it from the outside. Other signs like varying temperatures between rooms and above average energy bills often point to a clogged or damaged HVAC system. If cool…
Nothing ruins a cozy winter day quite like burst pipes. Many people will experience this problem at some point during homeownership, so it’s important to know how to react. Your first step should always be to call a plumbing company…
Temperatures are dropping, colorful leaves are falling and, just like that, a new season is upon us. Did you know seasonal conditions can cause plumbing issues? At home, if you suddenly notice that water takes much longer to go down…
