How to Ensure Your Heater Is Working as Safely as Possible

June 26th, 2023
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It’s summer and you’re probably not giving your heater much thought. But, it’s always good to have your major appliances at the top of your mind, both your heater and your air conditioner. When you’re constantly learning more about how to operate these household appliances, you can make small improvements to how you use and care for them.

If you haven’t already scheduled heating repair in Salt Lake City this year, it’s better to stay ahead of problems. Don’t wait until winter rolls around again to service your heater. You can keep reading to learn more about why maintenance is so important and how you can prioritize heater safety for your home and family. 

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Will a Heat Pump Work Well in Our Climate?

June 12th, 2023

If you’re shopping around for a new air conditioner or heater this summer, you may be considering a heat pump. Since it’s an all-in-one system, it offers a wide variety of benefits. But many homeowners wonder if heat pumps are beneficial for the climate where we live. Is a heat pump worth it?

The short answer is yes, with one key consideration. You can keep reading to learn more about the pros and cons of having a heat pump up north. Then, give our team a call for your in-home assessment and to talk about your heat pump options.

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What Can I Do About a Toilet That Runs Continuously?

May 15th, 2023
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If you have a toilet in your home that runs constantly, it could be costing you hundreds of dollars every month on your water bill. Your toilet should fill up with water again after each flush. But until someone flushes the toilet another time, you should not hear the sound of running water. 

If you do, that means your toilet is using water more frequently than it should. You may be wondering what causes a toilet to run, and our team is here to help answer your questions.

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Watch for These Signs of AC Problems as the Season Gets Underway

May 1st, 2023

Spring is well underway and temperatures are only going to continue heating up as summer approaches. That means your air conditioner is ramping up to work harder to keep your home cool on the hottest days of summer. And the harder your AC works, the more wear and tear it takes on. As the days heat up, there are some AC signs you can watch for that are cause for concern. 

Keep reading to learn more about the indications that may mean you need air conditioning repair in Salt Lake City. Then, give our team a call if you think you need to schedule an appointment. Remember, it is always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to addressing problems with your air conditioner. 

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2 Major Signs Your Garbage Disposal Needs to Be Replaced

April 17th, 2023

If you have a garbage disposal in your kitchen, you may have grown to rely upon it for rinsing food particles down the drain without worry. But what happens when your garbage disposal starts to act up and needs to be replaced? Ideally, you want to stay ahead of a garbage disposal replacement so that you don’t have to go any period of time without the valuable addition to your kitchen. 

The trick to this is knowing the signs that your garbage disposal is having problems and may need to be replaced. We are highlighting a couple of major concerns that can indicate your garbage disposal has reached the end of its life. If you’re unsure, you’re always welcome to give us a call for an in-home assessment, and we can either fix any potential problems or offer a replacement option instead. 

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Do Water Softeners Help Your Home Health?

April 3rd, 2023
Tapwater flowing into a kitchen sink and down the plughole.

A water softener is a system that gets installed to filter water before it ever enters your home. The ideas that if you have hard water, the high mineral content gets filtered out before ever entering your plumbing system. The questions that we get a lot include: Are water softeners necessary? Do they really do that much to improve home health? 

The short answer is, yes. If you’re interested in a water softener in Ogden, our team can help. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about the benefits of water softeners for home health, so that you have a better understanding of the investment.

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How to Know If Your Blower Motor Is Causing Heating Problems

March 20th, 2023
Air conditioner in need of service or repair.

If you’re having problems with consistent heating in your home, you may wonder what’s wrong. With dozens of different components that all have to work together to create heat for your home, it can be a toss-up to figure out where the problem lies.

Since the blower motor is one of the larger components in your heater, it’s a good place to begin looking. The trick is to narrow down what’s wrong, and you can do that by knowing how to identify when your blower motor is causing heating problems. If you think that you need heating repair in Syracuse, our team is here to help. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn signs that your blower motor is going bad.

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Why You Shouldn’t Flush a Tankless Water Heater on Your Own

March 6th, 2023
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Many homeowners don’t know this, but you have to flush a tankless water heater annually just like a tank water heater. Flushing the system is a great way to keep it free from build-up and running great. But can you flush a tankless water heater on your own?

The short answer is yes, but our team does not recommend a DIY tankless water heater flush. If you need any type of water heater maintenance, we can help. Keep reading to learn more about why you only want to let a plumbing expert flush your tankless system. We’ll also review the signs that your tankless water heater is in need of a system flush if you’ve never had it done before. 

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What’s Wrong With My Garbage Disposal? 3 Common Problems

February 20th, 2023
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If your kitchen sink has a garbage disposal, you probably depend on it pretty heavily when cooking and doing dishes. Sure, you probably know that you can’t put just anything down your disposal, but it definitely comes in handy. So what happens when your garbage disposal is having problems? You might be panicked and start looking for an immediate solution. 

Thankfully, the more common garbage disposal problems have fairly simple solutions when it comes to addressing and also preventing them. If you need garbage disposal repair in Layton, our team can help. In the meantime, you can read on to learn about three common problems we see with garbage disposals. 

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What Counts as a Plumbing Emergency?

February 6th, 2023
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You can’t predict when a plumbing emergency might pop up. That’s what makes it an emergency. But it is possible to watch for signs that you have plumbing issues and stay ahead of emergencies. Of course, it’s always possible that surprises will pop up. After all, a majority of your home’s plumbing isn’t visible because it’s inside your walls, ceilings, and in the foundation of your home.

And plumbing emergencies never happen at a convenient time. You may come home to find a leak that is out of control, or go to turn on your water and find out that it’s not working. If you need assistance with your plumbing in Salt Lake City, our team is here to help. In the meantime, you can read on to learn the difference between a plumbing emergency and a less serious plumbing problem. 

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