When it comes to heating our homes, the terms "boiler" and "furnace" are often used interchangeably to describe systems. While they provide the same result, operation is markedly different. A furnace heats air before a motor pushes it through a…
When you purchase an older home, it may also come with older heating, electrical and plumbing systems that require upgrades to work more efficiently. Particularly when it comes to plumbing, homes built before the 1990s often have narrower pipes, which…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 50,000 emergency visits are due to carbon monoxide poisoning each year, along with 400 fatalities. Certain individuals are more vulnerable than others, including the elderly and those living with respiratory…
While commercial buildings and residential properties can experience similar plumbing issues, the scale – and subsequent costs – are often far greater for commercial spaces. With customers and sanitation regulations involved, plumbing issues can be more than inconvenient for commercial…
Problems with your furnace tend to occur when you least expect them: When temperatures plunge below freezing, in the middle of the night or during the holiday season when other activities and tasks are on your mind. Furnace issues typically…
Chemical drain cleaners are often advertised as a quick solution to unclog pipes. While they may have worked on a small clog in the past, these cleaners are not recommended by plumbers for long-term usage. Drain cleaners use sodium hydroxide,…
Fall is a transitional period for your HVAC system. Occasionally, you may use the air conditioner when temperatures creep into the 70s yet, as the season progresses, you turn on the furnace as conditions grow colder. During this time, leaves…
For homeowners who live near a wooded area or have shrubbery on their property, it’s possible for tree roots to grow into the plumbing system – unless you take the necessary precautions. How This Occurs Trees have root systems far…
Smart home technology, powered by the Internet of Things (IoT), has allowed for greater convenience and energy conservation over the last several years. Rather than treating each appliance and system as separate entities, smart home technology helps you control each…
During summer, kids are home and families host regular gatherings, which results in one overarching trend: Your plumbing, appliances and garbage disposal are used more often. In turn, you might be dealing with frequent clogs and sewer line backups. Here…
