It may seem like the concrete slab or basement floor is the absolute bottom level of your home. But did you know that both hot and cold water pipes run under there? You can’t see them, but when they leak, they can cause major problems for you and your home. These slab leaks have a variety of causes, and they can be hard to spot, so here’s our guide on what to look for, and what to do if you suspect a slab leak.
It can be tempting to postpone all kinds of things that might be inconvenient or costly. When you suspect that something is wrong with your air conditioner, and you don’t know just how bad it is or how much it will cost to have it repaired, you might try to push it out of your mind and hope for the best.
But that’s the last thing you should do. Delaying air conditioner repairs can be catastrophic. Prompt repair can resolve a small issue before it becomes a big problem. Here are some examples to encourage you to take quick action and avoid AC disasters.
Springtime in Arizona is truly gorgeous. But don’t get so caught up in the beautiful weather that you forget what’s coming next. When summer hits, you need to be ready for it, which means that your air conditioner needs to be ready for months of hard work. How can you be sure that you’ll have consistent, effective air conditioning all summer? By scheduling AC maintenance now.
It’s about to get hot again, folks. How’s your air conditioner doing? Is it ready for another long season of hard work keeping your house cool? Or has it been having a rough time? Will it need significant repairs before you can count on it to work?
When an air conditioner has major problems, should it be repaired or replaced? We’ve got some tips for you to help make that decision.
If you’ve got a plumbing problem, you know you need a skilled professional plumber for the job. But how can you tell if someone is qualified, when the reason you need them is that you aren’t a knowledgeable plumber yourself? We’d like to share some tips for spotting the qualities that make a person a great plumber, so that when you’re trying to choose the right person for the job, you’ll be confident in your selection.
Your air conditioner will always make some noise. It’s got a big job to do, after all. But there are certain sounds that indicate that it’s operating properly—the hum of the compressor, the whir of the fan—and other sounds that indicate your AC needs repairs.
If you hear anything sudden, loud, or unexpected from your air conditioner, you need to get a technician to take a look at it. Here are some of the sounds an AC unit might make, and what kind of issues could cause it to make those noises.
Clogged drains are unpleasant, inconvenient, and smelly. But do they really require a professional plumber? It’s a good question, but the answer “sometimes” is a little vague. We’ll go over what options you have for dealing with drains yourself and give you a clear rundown of when you should definitely call a plumber.
AC technicians run into all kinds of air conditioner repairs all the time, some, over and over again. Frozen evaporator coils on the indoor unit, dirty condenser coils on the outdoor unit, air filters clogged with dust, damaged coils leaking refrigerant, and broken fans are things we see every day. However, sometimes we encounter an unusual problem.
Here are four less-common reasons air conditioners need repairs. Not only are they interesting, they’re also worth knowing about in case they happen to you.
Your furnace has a lot of components. If something is wrong, how could you possibly guess which component is causing the problem? First, for safety’s sake, let us be clear that any furnace problem should be diagnosed and repaired by a qualified technician. But it is always helpful to better understand the heating system in your own home.
One of the components that can prevent your furnace from working properly is the flame sensor. As the name implies, it senses the flame. What can go wrong with your flame sensor, and what are the signs that this is the root of your furnace problem? Here’s a rundown of what the flame sensor is there to do, what can prevent it from doing its job properly, and what that does to your furnace.
It would be lovely if everything always worked perfectly. Unfortunately, problems always crop up sooner or later. And with something like a furnace, which has many components and moving parts, there are more points of possible failure. If you’re not an experienced furnace owner and are wondering what sorts of things could possibly go wrong, we’ve got you covered.
We’ll list some of the most common issues you can encounter with a furnace, what might cause them, and when you should get a technician in to take a look. We’ll also give you helpful tips for keeping your furnace in good shape so you can decrease the odds of things going wrong in the future.
