On a frigid night, nothing is more soothing than to relax on the couch with a cup of tea and a house full of quiet. Except tonight is too quiet. The gentle hum of your heater has gone silent and a chill fills the air. At Eyman, we’re familiar with the fact that nothing seems to […]
9 “Must-Know” Home Plumbing Terms
Do you use terms like “thingamajig,” “whatchamacallit” or “round thingy” to describe your home’s plumbing? If so, you need some proper plumbing terms. That way you can explain things to the plumber or at your local hardware store and actually get help. Here are formal definitions for nine common plumbing terms: Aerator: “Used in a […]
My Air Conditioner Doesn’t Work!
Okay, so it’s 95 degrees out there today and (Ugh!) your air conditioning has decided to go on the fritz. As always, we stand ready to cool down the situation for you and your family, but here’s what you can do in terms of some quick troubleshooting before giving our speedy pros a call. Troubleshooting […]
Kids’ Fishing Day
Eyman Plumbing Heating & Air will host a free Kids Fishing Day on Saturday, June 25th, at Prairie Queen Recreation Area in Papillion, 128th and Lincoln Road. “We are going to shine up our trucks and drive them to the park,” said Christina Navarro of Eyman Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning. “You’ve seen our trucks […]
Plumbing Tools and Their Uses
Unless you’re heavily into DIY plumbing projects, you may be unfamiliar with some common plumbing tools and not even know what they do. Here is a list of common plumbing tools and their uses. So the next time you face a home plumbing challenge, you’ll know which tools you need. Wrenches Geeksonhome.com says an assortment […]
4 Plumbing Challenges Test Your Skills
How much do you know about plumbing? Does your expertise extend past the use a plunger to clear a backed up toilet? Don’t feel badly if it doesn’t. Remember, the professionals study for years to become plumbing experts. They address these situations day in and day out, while you may face a problem once a […]
A Throne Fit for Royalty
Have you ever thought of a toilet as a luxury? Probably not. In fact, did you ever put the words “toilet” and “luxury” together? What would that even look like? Good news. We’ve got the scoop on some of the most luxurious toilets available. Even better news? No matter what toilet you buy, Eyman Plumbing, […]
Federal Standards Require Eco-Friendly Toilets
Do you have energy efficient toilets in your home? Maybe you conserve some water but would like to save even more. “Federal plumbing standards now specify that new toilets can only use up to 1.6 gallons per flush (GPF)” Conserve H20 says. There are three types of water–efficient toilets Single-flush toilets (1.6 gallons per flush […]
Frozen pipes in Dundee
The pictures here show a radiator and pipes that froze and broke during one of the recent temperature plunges. Jay Rybin, Master Steamfitter, said the house was vacant and being readied for sale. Then the heat went out. “Even with someone checking the house nearly every day, one day without heat and extremely cold temperatures […]
The Home Threat of Thermal Expansion
Did you ever scream like a lobster going into the pot when your shower water surged and became suddenly hotter? That kind of near-scalding is painful. Usually, it’s operator error – you somehow nudge the controls. But it also can indicate your water heater is under severe pressure. “When water is heated, it expands,” says […]
Eyman Manager Backs Women in Construction Industry
The Construction Department manager for Eyman Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning said she supports women who make construction their careers. “There are some special women who want to work in construction, but we have a long way to go,” said Karli Meisinger, who also manages the department’s business development. Karli serves as vice president of […]
Why doesn’t the heat work in my home?
If you suddenly find there’s no heat in your house, what should you do? First, don’t panic. Panic never helps, but it definitely makes a situation worse. Your first thought may be dollar signs. The replacement of your furnace or boiler can be costly, particularly if it’s a surprise. But that may not be necessary. […]