‘Tis the Season! Tips for a Smooth Holiday
The holidays are coming, bringing together family, friends and a few plumbing emergencies. A majority of Americans take part in holiday parties with 11 or more guests around Thanksgiving and Christmas. These extra guests put a serious strain on a home's plumbing system, which results in more emergency calls to plumbers. The last thing you...
Where Are Your Water Valves?
In the case of an emergency like a leaking faucet or a bursting pipe in the bathroom or kitchen, you can turn the water valves to stop the flow of water which stops the water from getting all over the house. It is also a good idea to teach children, who are old enough to...
Fall Tips for Staying Warm
In the summer, you do all you can to stay cool in the hot summer days of Arizona. In the fall and winter, even though we do not get bone-chilling cold days like the east coast and mid-west, you still want to get the most out of your HVAC system (air conditioner in the warm...
How to Keep Your Washer and Dryer Running at Their Best – They Need Some Love Too!
One word says it all – maintenance. In order to keep your washer and dryer running as well as it should be, and to get the most out of your purchase, proper and regular maintenance is key. It is also what will help you avert some costly “adventures” such as flooding and fire. It’s easy...
The Honeywell Lyric Thermostat – Do You Know About This Technology?
Technology for your comfort control has exploded in leaps and bounds. Today – you can control your thermostat when you are away from your house and save money and energy, in the process. Here is a fun picture of Honeywell Thermostat technology. ...
Should We Repair or Replace Our A/C System?
This is a question we get quite often. The answer is not a quick yes or no, however. There are several good reasons you should opt to repair you’re A/C system. There are also several good reasons why replacing your system makes good sense, as well. We have discussed this in the past, in both...
It’s Back to School Time Now. Is Your Plumbing Ready?
The first day back to school – it’s exciting, nerve-wracking, filled with hope and also filled with anxiety. Everyone in the family needs to get back to a daily, morning routine. It is often hectic and chaotic, with the entire family doing their “get ready for the day” routine all at one time. This includes...
More Really Cool Technology – Have You Seen Touchless Flush Kits for the Bathroom?
In our homes, we don’t give much thought to flushing a toilet – it’s just something we have to do. We do this every day, several times a day. In some public places, like restaurants and airports, we have seen those modern toilets where you do not have to press a lever and the toilet...
Cool Technology to Keep You Cool – Voice Control Programmable Thermostats
We have been speaking about the benefits of using a programmable thermostat for a while now. It just makes good sense to help control the temperature in your house when you and your family are there and also, when you are not at home. Not only can you save energy, you can save money on...
Don’t Put EVERYTHING in the Garbage Disposal!
Everything we put into a garbage pail should be able to go into the garbage disposal, right? No…that is not right! Unless you want one of our plumbers to come and visit you to fix your garbage disposal, you do need to consider what can and cannot go in a garbage disposal. After all, it...
