In the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, decorating, and celebrating, the needs of the home’s plumbing system often get overlooked. Though your schedule may be full, take an hour out of your day to run through the following plumbing checklist items to avoid any emergencies this busy season.
Heading into the winter season, every homeowner needs to make sure their furnace is in good working condition. Not keeping up with maintenance could lead to issues that leave the home freezing. Here are a few common issues with furnaces and ways to address them.
A malfunctioning HVAC unit, especially during cooler months, can leave the home feeling chilly and uninviting. In addition, it can cause a spike in energy bills and require frequent repairs. To get ahead of a serious breakdown, be on the lookout for the following signs.
Most of us know what should and shouldn’t go down the drain, but sometimes we get lazy, or maybe we’ve formed a habit that’s hard to break. In either case, the following list of things you shouldn’t put down the drain will serve as a reminder next time you’re cooking in the kitchen.
Draining the plumbing pipes may be necessary for a few reasons. If the system has a water hammer problem, which is when plumbing pipes bang loudly when the faucets are turned on and off, then the cause could be too much air trapped in the plumbing lines. In this case, the system needs to be drained.
Depending on your DIY skills, plumbing projects may either look like an impossibility or a walk in the park. Regardless of your experience, however, it’s good to keep in mind the following do’s and don’ts when making plumbing repairs.
When renovating the basement, design is usually front of mind for homeowners and HVAC is an afterthought. But in the winter, basements will be significantly cooler and you’ll need to plan ahead for heating. Here are a few options homeowners can consider for heating the basement this winter.
To cool a home, homeowners have a few different options to choose from: a central air conditioning system, a ductless mini-split or floor mount, portable air conditioners, or window air conditioners. A central air conditioner requires a system of ducts to cool the entire home, whereas all other systems are localized.
Emergency plumbing service is available 24/7, but when is a plumbing problem an emergency? Should you just wait and call during normal business hours? Here are a few instances when you should call Roger The Plumber immediately for emergency plumbing service.
Roger The Plumber, a residential plumbing and HVAC services company, explains the benefits of creating a home maintenance plan for HVAC and plumbing systems.