Posts by Magnolia

Most people, when confronted with a drain clog, will just use store bought drain cleaners to try and get rid of it. This may seem like a good idea at the time, but it’s actually far more harmful in the long run. Read on to find out why store bought drain cleaners are such a…

Any system that deals with large amounts of water, and also contains steel, will have to deal with rust at some point. Considering that your tank water heater is full of water for pretty much its entire life, it should be a rusted out husk only a couple of years after installation. Why, then, is…

Air conditioners are manufactured to last between 15 and 20 years. Once they get older than that, they become significantly less cost-effective to operate. Problems of all kinds start to crop up, and the entire process just becomes much more trouble than it’s worth. Oftentimes, you would be far better off in the long run…

If you notice ice forming on your heat pump this summer, you shouldn’t ignore it. Heat pump ice is not an indication that the system is cooling properly, though many homeowners seem to think that. Rather, it means that your heat pump is experiencing a problem which could cause the entire system to break down.…

Garbage disposals may seem invincible, but they’re far from it. If the system is not taken care of properly, you may find yourself replacing it much earlier than you would otherwise have to. So, when should you actually call for professional garbage disposal services? Read on to find out.

When you think of a water heater, you probably think of a tank water heater. This makes sense, since that was pretty much the only option for residential water heating for decades. However, modern water heaters offer a much wider array of options for homeowners. Let’s take a look at some of the different water…