Posts by Magnolia

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

The only time you’re likely to think about getting a new water heater is when your old one goes kaput. Instead of scrambling to replace your water heater when it breaks down, you’re better off with a planned replacement before it gets to that point. All you have to do is look out for the

It can be difficult to keep your plumbing system in proper shape much of the time, since most of the system is hidden from view. Most of the issues that can afflict a plumbing system are quite subtle, as well, making it even more difficult to be able to tell when your system is in

Our country has always relied on the altruism and sacrifice of others, both on a national scale and in local communities. The ceaseless efforts of our firefighters, police officers, teachers, and members of the armed forces help to ensure that we have a chance to thrive in a safe environment. In honor of their service

You rely on your plumbing system quite a bit on a day to day basis, for all sorts of tasks. While there are a lot of different plumbing appliances that you would miss terribly if they malfunctioned, the one part of your plumbing system that you absolutely cannot afford to lose is your water line.

Summer is the time of year when air conditioners and heat pumps are most likely to develop problems, due to the added strain put on them. It’s also when heat pumps are most likely to break down, especially if they’re older. If your heat pump is too worn down to get you through another summer,

Water heaters have the distinction of being both vital to your daily life, and being a pretty significant financial investment. If you want to get the best return on investment out of your water heater, it’s in your best interest to keep it healthy for as long as possible. Though the water heater often won’t

Your plumbing system is a pretty important part of your home. You use it every time you do the dishes, take a shower, water the lawn, and a dozen other daily tasks. However, the plumbing system is also one of those systems most often neglected by homeowners until something is seriously wrong. You really don’t

Your plumbing system is one of the most important ones in your home. You rely on it all the time, for all kinds of tasks, so you should put some effort into making sure that it stays in good shape. Part of doing that, as with all systems, is being able to detect problems as

As the temperature rises over the next few weeks and months, you’re going to want to make sure that your home’s air conditioning situation is in order. If you are using a heat pump to handle your climate control needs, you need to make sure that you schedule maintenance for it within the next couple

Assuming you take perfect care of your air conditioning system (I.E. regular maintenance and prompt repairs) you can make it last 15-20 years on average. That’s a pretty respectable number, but sooner or later that system is going to need to be replaced. Before summer rolls around, you should have a look at your air