Every day, we head to the refrigerator for a glass of cold water. We expect the water to be clean and refreshing. Every now and then, a red light on our refrigerator reminds us that the water filter needs to be replaced. If the filter is not quickly replaced, then the water starts to taste strange. Here are a few useful facts about water filters every homeowner should know.
Roger The Plumber, a local plumbing, heating and air conditioning service company, advises homeowners to not neglect regular maintenance of their home heating system and to take an active role in preventing costly repairs.
A water softener is a small luxury that many Americans enjoy on a regular basis without breaking the bank. There are many benefits to having a water softener, such as softer laundry and showers that don’t leave skin dry or itchy. When a water softener isn’t working properly, here are a few signs to look out for.
Today, the water Americans drink is much safer and cleaner than the water their parents and grandparents drank. But despite the improvements in water quality, drinking water sources can still become contaminated by waterborne germs, such as Cryptosporidium, E. coli, Hepatitis A, Giardia intestinalis, and other pathogens.
Today, all we need to do to heat the home is press a few buttons on our smart home thermostat and — voila! No need to chop wood, heat water or haul coal. The journey to modern day heating has spanned developments across many centuries, from fireplaces to iron stoves to steam heating. Most of us take our HVAC systems for granted, so we decided to share a brief history of what our great-grandparents and their “greats” had to do to stay warm.