Plumbing and drainage problems are common when you put certain things down the drain. Here are the things you need to avoid putting in your drains. Plumbing problems are one of the worst and most costly issues a homeowner can encounter. You never realize how much you need running water until you don’t have any. […]
What’s a Plumbing Vent Pipe and How Does It Work?
Did you realize your home has a plumbing vent system? Do you know what a plumbing vent pipe is? Here is information you need to know. Each day, the average American uses between 80 to 100 gallons of water in their home. With about 2.53 people per household, that’s a lot of water flowing in […]
What’s Plumbing Venting and Why It’s Important
Plumbing venting is critical to having a functioning home. In this guide, we’ll cover plumbing venting basics, techniques, and maintenance tips. Buying a home is exciting for first-time homeowners. But like many homeowners, they may not know the importance of a well-maintained home. Besides security, design, decoration and landscaping, there are other important aspects to […]
Find the Best: How to Choose the Right HVAC Contractor
Are you looking to hire an HVAC contractor? If so, check out this guide to learn how to choose the right one. It’s easy to find an HVAC contractor. But finding the right contractor can be a daunting task. Working with the right company gives you good quality work. It’s even more essential when it […]
Your 4-Step Guide to Clean HVAC Evaporator Coils
Dirty evaporator coils can dent the efficiency of your unit. Here’s everything you need to know about cleaning an HVAC evaporator coil. While Nebraska isn’t well-know for scorching temperatures, like seen in the southern U.S., temperatures can reach the 90s during the summertime and well into the fall. And with temperatures staying high, an HVAC […]
Mayday! Mayday! How to Recognize a Plumbing Emergency
A plumbing emergency is one of those problems that can spring out of nowhere for any homeowner. Here’s how to know if it’s a true emergency. You slip out of bed to get something to drink. As you enter the kitchen, something just doesn’t feel right. It might be the ankle-deep puddle of water you […]
Pretty Pipes: How to Cover Unsightly Boiler Pipes and Boilers
As necessary as your boiler is, the pipes aren’t exactly design accents. Here’s how to cover unsightly boiler pipes and boilers in your home. Homeowners spent $400 billion on home renovation projects last year to increase their comfort and boost property value. Disguising unsightly boiler and boiler pipes might improve both in your home. This […]
8 Questions to Ask Before You Hire an HVAC Technician
Before you hire an HVAC technician, ask the right questions. Here are eight HVAC technician questions to assure good, effective service. Do you need an HVAC technician for your home or office? If so, you’ve got a lot of options – there are more than 300,000 HVAC technicians working in the U.S. With so many […]
How to Clear a Clogged Plumbing Vent
Do you have plumbing problems because of a clogged vent? Find out how to diagnose and fix plumbing vent problems here. When your plumbing vent pipe is clogged, you put yourself and your loved ones at risk. You’ll likely know it’s clogged if there’s a gurgling sink or foul odors inside your house. Left unchecked, […]
4 Steps to Completely Clean Your HVAC Evaporator Coils
Dirty evaporator coils can put a dent in the efficiency of your unit. Here’s everything you need to know about cleaning an HVAC evaporator coil. While Nebraska isn’t well-known for scorching temperatures like the desert southwest, temperatures can reach the 90s during the summertime and sometimes top 100. When temperatures soar, an HVAC system that […]
Basement Flooding – How to Clean Flood-Contaminated HVAC Systems
Flood waters devastated Nebraska this month. Seventy-five cities, 65 counties and four tribal areas issued emergency declarations. Flood records were shattered in 17 places. Three Nebraskans died. And even if your property wasn’t submerged, the floods impacted thousands more whose basements were flooded. Damage to submerged heating, ventilation, water heaters and air conditioning units is […]