Posts by Magnolia

Even if you’re a responsible homeowner who always remembers to change your AC filter and schedule maintenance visits, you may have a hard time remembering some of the other maintenance types your AC system needs. Or, if you’re a new homeowner, you may not even realize it has these other maintenance needs. Learn about three

Just because your sewage system is meant to dispose of dirty wastewater doesn’t mean it doesn’t need to be cleaned once in a while. A professional sewer and drain cleaning won’t seem very beneficial if your sewers are in good condition, but there’s a reason we call this preventative maintenance. Neglecting your sewer time and

A clogged drain is a common plumbing issue most homeowners think they can fix by themselves. If your DIY drain cleaning technique involves picking up a plunger and a pair of gloves, we encourage everyone to give it their best shot. However, if you’re planning to take the easy way out with a liquid drain

You may have heard that heat pumps are some of the most energy-efficient appliances in the HVAC industry, and the only system to provide both cooling and heating. But did you know that a heat pump can also function as a water heater? It seems there is no limit to what this system can do!

If you’re a tap water kind of family, you may not realize that you’re drinking dozens of chemicals with your water intake every day. When water is treated at the municipal plant, cleaning agents such as chlorine and chloramine are added to disinfect it and make it safe for drinking and cleaning. However, those chemicals

When it comes to leaks, most homeowners employ an out-of-sight, out-of-mind mentality. Some don’t even bother to fix the leaks they do see! But that’s a dangerous risk to take. Leaks always start out small, then morph into a plumbing disaster when left neglected. To be sure your home is leak-free, check these spots where

When allergy season comes around, relief is hard to find. It doesn’t matter whether you’re outdoors or indoors, allergens are all around you, from the air you breathe to the bed you sleep in. We don’t have a magic cure for your allergies (although we wish we did), but we do have some tips on

Though summer is still a few months away, we can feel it in the air more and more these days. The days and nights are getting hotter, humidity levels are rising, and most residents of Washington, D.C. are thinking about turning their AC on for the season. Before taking your air conditioner from 0 to

As a crucial element of your plumbing system, your new water heater deserves your utmost care when choosing. Will you opt for a conventional water heater known for its affordability, a tankless water heater hailed as the most efficient model, or another style you’ve come to trust over the years? Let’s review some of the

Independence Day is only weeks away! Although our celebrations will be smaller this year, the 4th of July is still a time for backyard barbecues with your family and watching fireworks. Don’t let a faulty plumbing system ruin your summer party. Find out how you can prepare your plumbing for the 4th of July below!

Fall is here, and in a couple of weeks you’re going to start relying on your home heating system to keep comfortable. If you don’t have a reliable home heating system in place yet, now is the time to get one. There are a wide range of different heating systems available on the market, each

If you grew up without hard water, you might be used to feeling squeaky-clean once the soap has been rinsed away. Homes with hard water, however, don’t get to enjoy the same pleasure. Hard water, which is naturally filled with suspended minerals like calcium and magnesium, can quickly sour the experience of washing your hands,

A sudden boiler failure often comes as a shock to homeowners, especially when it happens during the middle of winter. Unfortunately, homeowners often fail to notice the signs of impending boiler failure before it actually happens. By recognizing the following red flags, you’ll be able to take proactive steps towards maintaining or replacing your boiler

Refrigerant is a vital component of practically every air conditioning system in use today. Despite that, it isn’t well-understood by the majority of homeowners across the country. As a result, we often get questions like the one above about how refrigerant should be handled in an air conditioning system. Let’s examine the role of refrigerant

A functioning garbage disposal helps keep your sink and pipes clean. But when problems arise with your disposal, the issues could impact the way you cook, wash up or keep your kitchen clean. While some garbage disposal problems respond to repairs, others require a full replacement. In this blog, we list eight indicators that you

No one expects their air conditioner to be completely quiet, but there are normal air conditioner noises, and then there are the other kinds of noises that make you sit up and say, “What on earth was that?” An unexpected air conditioner noise is often a sign of a problem. The question is whether it’s

Ductless air conditioners are tough systems, but they aren’t invincible. Sooner or later, you’re going to need to replace your air conditioner no matter how well you took care of it. You don’t want your system to die on you in the middle of a hot summer day, so the best way to avoid gaps