Posts by Magnolia

For much of the past few decades, the focus in the water heater industry has been on tank vs tankless. Both of these water heater types have their advantages, and both have their disadvantages. Now, though, the choice is no longer about one or the other. Read on to find out more about heat pump…

We’re getting close to heating season now, and that means it’s time to make sure your home’s heating system is in order. No matter what kind of home heating system you use to stay comfortable during the winter, there will come a time when you need to have it replaced. If your home heating system…

We’ve only got a little over a month until the cold weather starts to set in, which means that now is the time to start scheduling heating maintenance for your home. It may be tempting to skip it, and just brave the cold winder alone. However, you’ll just be setting yourself up for more problems…

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…

Staying cool is on everyone’s mind during the summer, but it’s not the only thing you should be concerned with. Indoor air quality has a big impact on your comfort and health. Unfortunately, it tends to degrade during the summer thanks to certain changes in behavior. Let’s take a look at how you can maintain…

Time is of the essence when it comes to air conditioner repairs, especially during the summer. The faster you can identify the symptoms of an air conditioner problem, the faster you’ll be able to get it repaired and the better off it will be. One of the easiest ways to tell that your air conditioner…

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As you rely on your ductless system to keep you cool this summer, you should be aware of some of the problems that it can run into. Time is of the essence when it comes to repairing climate control issues, so it’s a good idea to be familiar with some of the signs that your

A home’s sewer system is both vital and often neglected by homeowners. The sewer line is responsible for transporting waste from your home to the city sewer main, or to the septic tank if one is being used. One of the most important ways to maintain your home’s sewer system is to have it cleaned

For many decades, professional drain cleaning and drain snaking were one and the same. Drain snaking was a reliable way to remove waste buildup, so that is what people used. It’s only in the past decade or so that hydro jetting has become more popular. If you’re curious about what methods your plumber may use

Preventive air conditioning maintenance is always a good idea right around this time of year. You want to be sure that your air conditioner is in good enough condition to cope with the added stress of summer. However, that’s not the only thing you should be doing to make sure that your system is in

Summer is here, and if you haven’t scheduled preventive maintenance for your heat pump yet, now is the time to do it. Otherwise, you’re going to be setting yourself up for a whole range of problems down the line that could have otherwise been avoided. You may think that you don’t need to schedule heat

Cooling season is almost here, and many people are having their air conditioners professionally checked to make sure they’re in good shape. That’s a good thing to do, but it’s not the only thing you can do to improve your air conditioning situation this summer. Read on to find out more about zone control, and

Water heaters are built to last a really long time. That doesn’t make them invincible, however. Eventually, the years of wear and tear will catch up with your system and it will die on you. You probably want to be able to tell when your water heater is reaching the end of its life, so

The more you rely on your air conditioner as the summer gets closer, the more likely it is that problems will develop with the system. As long as you were sure to schedule preventive maintenance earlier in the year, you shouldn’t have any serious issues crop up. Still, it’s a good idea to know when