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 […]
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. […]
6 things to do when your heat goes out
Cold weather brings many perils. These include the possibility your heat could go out. Do you know what to do if this happens? Here are six steps you should take: Before this even becomes a problem, check out FEMA’s guidelines on what to include in an emergency kit. The agency recommends you store enough food, […]
Common HVAC Questions Part 1
HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning. These three systems directly affect your comfort. So if you have seasonal problems with your home’s temperature – whether too hot or too cold – you usually know quickly. Here are three of the most common HVAC questions Eyman Plumbing hears Why doesn’t the furnace blow hot […]
Ductless System
What’s that noise? Homeowner Jim Fogarty would say “nothing.” That’s because he recently had Eyman Plumbing install ductless heating and air conditioning system in his old home. Fogarty made the decision to go ductless after he lost a couple of his air conditioner window units. He asked Eyman if any new technology was available and […]
Check Your Air-Conditioning
Warmer weather is around the corner. Be ready, check your air-conditioning! Check your air-conditioning before you turn it on, here’s some things you can do at home: 1. Check the thermostat Turn the thermostat up over 80°F for approximately 30 minutes, then slowly turn it down to under 60°F and wait for the air conditioning […]