As any quality plumber will tell you, home plumbing maintenance is an area that requires a balance between homeowner and plumber. While there are certain plumbing repairs or installations only certified plumbers should ever be performing, there are also several minor plumbing areas many homeowners can easily perform, plus some themes in the middle of […]
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the basics on recommended thermostat settings in the home. The thermostat helps run the HVAC system while defining its efficiency, and setting it in the proper ways can go a long way toward saving you money while keeping yourself and your family […]
When it comes to a number of HVAC areas within your home throughout the year, few elements are as important as the thermostat. Responsible for reading temperature and controlling air flow throughout the home, the thermostat plays a major role in everything from basic home comfort to energy efficiency and your HVAC costs each month. […]
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the basics on separating plumbing fact from fiction. A major part of basic home plumbing care among homeowners is understanding a few simple facts about their system, and also knowing which tips they’ve heard from friends or the internet are true and […]
There are a few factors that are important for all homeowners when it comes to maintaining their plumbing, and perhaps the single most important is basic information. Home plumbing is a balance between DIY attention from the homeowner and maintenance and other services from plumbers, and carrying out simple areas within the latter realm is […]
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over the connection between certain air conditioner issues and your home’s thermostat. While some of these issues may not necessarily appear to be originating with your thermostat, a few sneaky concerns may lead to problems you had not expected in terms of cooling capacity and […]
When it comes to the underlying causes of various potential air conditioning issues in your home this summer, one culprit often escapes the proper level of investigation: The thermostat. This item, which serves as the “brain” of your HVAC system, is not impervious to malfunctions or other issues – but in many cases, the problems […]
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basic tips for homeowners looking to limit the strain on their plumbing system during the summer. The summer is often the toughest period for a given home’s plumbing system due to increased needs for water and usage of various plumbing fixtures, but you […]
We’re fully into the Utah summer, often one of the heaviest periods of the year for a given home’s plumbing system. Between greater water usage in areas like sprinklers and more time spent at home by children who would be in school during other portions of the year, plumbing systems are often at their greatest […]
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the signs your furnace might need replacement, plus why this warm part of the year is often ideal for performing such tasks. HVAC professionals are often far busier with furnace-related tasks in fall than during spring and summer, meaning you get a […]
