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How a DIY Plumbing Job Can Go Terribly Wrong
We thought about calling these “DIY plumbing horror stories” in the title, but that feels a bit gruesome. But make no mistake, the ways a botched do-it-yourself plumbing job can fail may make you feel like you’re living in your own little horror story. No scary monsters, but high bills, water damage, and sewage aren’t big […]
Ways You May Be Wasting Water
When you look at your monthly bills and see how much water your household has been using, do you feel a bit faint, or do you start seeing red? How can we be using this much water? you may be thinking. Unfortunately, there are many ways a house can waste water and send water bills skyrocketing. Some […]
Causes of a Drop in Household Water Pressure
When you first notice water coming from a faucet at lower pressure than normal, you may think of it as a nuisance that will go away. Then you’ll find out how aggravating an issue low water pressure in a house really is. It takes forever to fill up the bath, taking a shower turns into […]
Is a Ductless System Effective for Home Heating?
If you think of a central heating system for a home that doesn’t use any ducts, you might first think of a hydronic boiler system. It’s true that boilers don’t need any ductwork because they send heat into rooms by circulating hot water into terminal points, such as radiators. These objects radiate heat off in […]
The Way Furnace Energy Efficiency Is Measured
Energy efficiency is a major concern homeowners have when they are shopping for new appliances. Because furnaces are vital for home comfort and consume large amounts of energy during the winter, their efficiency ratings are important to consider when the time comes for a new system installation. If you are currently in the process of […]
Common Toilet Repair Problems
There are a number of important plumbing fixtures in your home that demand fast attention when something goes wrong with them. The bathroom toilet is probably the most prominent—when a toilet won’t work, or is leaking or overflowing, it’s something you’ll want to have repaired immediately. Unless the issue is a simple one (and we’ll […]
Uneven Heating: Why It’s Happening in Your Home
We know the weather is still warm, but it’s already time to consider your home’s central heating—because soon it will be one of the most crucial systems in your house. We strongly advise you have regular maintenance for your heater with our technicians. We make it simple with our HVAC maintenance agreement. Once you have this […]
Sending the AC Off Right (Repair Anything That’s Wrong)
I guess we gave the whole game away in the title! But you aren’t reading our blog for suspense thrillers with big twists at the end—you want to know how best to take care of your HVAC equipment, and we’re here to help. We’ll assist with any HVAC services in Hillsborough, NC you may need, including for […]
Is It Safe to Have Plastic Pipes for Drinking Water?
You want your family to have clean drinking water—it’s the least you can expect from the water in your home! But sometimes water treatment systems are necessary, such as water purifiers and filters. But what about the pipes in your house? We often hear questions from our customers about whether their pipes may be adding […]
What Does My Home Need to Benefit from a Heat Pump Water Heater?
Once upon a time, homeowners had few choices when it came to new water heater installations. Everyone used storage tank water heaters, and that was that. But now we live in times when homeowners can select water heaters with better energy efficiency, such as the tankless water heater and the heat pump water heater. Just […]