Posts by Magnolia

Boilers have a well-earned reputation for being tough systems. They tend to last years longer than other heating systems, and have fewer problems during their lifespans. This is often attributed to their smaller number of moving parts. The fewer moving parts there are, the fewer ways there are for something to go wrong. However, boilers…

Furnace maintenance is an important part of keeping your system healthy, especially during the winter. However, it’s also an important part of keeping you healthy during the heating season. If you forego furnace maintenance, you are opening yourself up to all sorts of problems that can have effects beyond the furnace. Let’s take a look…

Many people take their garbage disposals for granted, and it’s easy to see why. Garbage disposals have a reputation for being these paragons of waste chopping, and as a result it’s assumed that they don’t really run into problems very often. If you don’t treat your garbage disposal correctly, though, you could find yourself replacing…

Have you noticed ice forming on your heat pump while it’s operating? If so, don’t worry. At least, not yet. The outside of the heat pump icing over is a pretty common thing during the winter, especially in colder environments. Under certain circumstances, however, it can certainly become a problem. Read on to find out…

If you’ve noticed that your furnace is turning on and off every couple of minutes, that’s a sign of short cycling. Short cycling may seem like a minor issue, but it’s actually a huge threat to your system. If you want to preserve your furnace for as long as possible, you should call for repairs…

Boilers are pretty solid systems, and tend not to have nearly as many problems as other heating systems. They’re not invincible, though, and certain problems can still pose a serious threat to the health of the system. One of these problems is kettling. If you’ve ever heard your boiler rumbling like a giant teapot, that’s…

Hydro jetting is a method of pipe cleaning that involves inserting a long hose into your plumbing system. The hose has an omnidirectional sprayer head on the end of it, and uses a high-pressure stream of water to blast waste buildup off of the walls of the pipe. This kind of thorough treatment is ideal…

Furnaces are the most popular home heating system type in the country. Among the overarching furnace type, the two most popular subtypes are gas and electric. This leads a lot of customers to ask us about whether a gas or electric furnace is objectively better. The truth is that neither one is objectively better than…

If you’ve had your furnace for longer than a couple of weeks (and have been using it in that time) you probably know the kinds of sounds that it’s supposed to make. What happens when the furnace starts making unusual noises, though? Strange noises coming from the furnace could indicate any number of problems with…

The days are steadily getting colder, and some of us are scrambling to get quality heating solutions in place before winter arrives. If you’re one of those people looking for a new heating system, you should consider installing radiant heating. Radiant heating has been used for many decades, and is experiencing a resurgence in popularity…

As the days get colder, you’re probably going to start relying on your furnace more and more to keep your home comfortable. That added stress makes it much more likely for problems to occur, which is why you need to keep an eye out for signs that your furnace is in trouble. The faster that…

Do you know where the water shutoff valve in your home is? Every home has one, though sometimes it is located elsewhere on the property and not within the home itself. If not, you should find out, as it’s vital during a plumbing emergency. The water shutoff valve controls the flow of water into your…

As we move through the fall season, more people are going to start looking for new heating options before winter sets in. If you’re one of those people, you should consider installing a heat pump. Heat pumps offer a number of unique advantages over traditional heating systems. Let’s take a look at what a heat…

Fall is officially here, and that means that the days are going to only get colder for the next few months. If you’re already using your heater and it’s not working as well as it should, now is the time to get it fixed. You don’t want it to break down on you in the…

Central forced air systems have many advantages, which is why they’re the most popular heating system format in the country. However, they are not perfect. There are a number of disadvantages inherent in all centralized forced air systems. For one thing, they are incapable of modulating their output for different rooms of the house. This…

Summer is coming to an end, and fall is fast approaching. That means it will soon be time to turn off your air conditioning systems for the year and rev up your heaters. Before that time arrives, though, it’s a good idea to schedule professional maintenance for your heating systems. Read on to discover the…

The various systems that make up your home’s infrastructure are large investments. As a result, people are always looking for ways to cut costs on them without sacrificing reliability and quality. There are actually a number of ways to cut costs on your HVAC and plumbing systems, most of which you can use after installing…

When was the last time you thought about the ducts in your home? Probably not for a long while. That’s not unusual, though. Most people don’t think about their ducts, primarily because they don’t believe their ducts are worthy of consideration. Once they’re installed, they’re fine, right? Well, not really. Ducts may be inconspicuous, but…

Having your ductless air conditioner break down on you is never a pleasant or convenient thing. Fortunately, it’s also almost never a thing that happens suddenly and without warning. If you keep an eye out, you can recognize the signs of a problem before your air conditioner breaks down completely. One of the biggest signs…