Blog for Plumbing, Heating, and Air in San Diego County
Why Duct Cleaning Is Ineffective
Why Duct Cleaning Is Ineffective After running your furnace all winter or your air conditioner all summer, it’s natural to wonder if you need your ducts cleaned. Is this actually necessary and is it advisable? Here we will tell you why duct cleaning is ineffective. Damage As ductwork ages, it becomes fragile. Running hoses and/or …
Water Heater – Repair or Replace?
Water Heater – Repair or Replace? Your water heater is a major investment. When a problem occurs, how do you know whether you should repair it or replace it? When To Repair When you turn on the hot water faucet and you only get cold water, it doesn’t always require a complete water heater replacement. …
Recirculation Pump
Recirculation Pump Waiting for hot water is not only frustrating, but it is costly and wastes water. If you have never heard of a recirculation pump or want to know more about it, read on. What Happens When you turn on your faucet for hot water, water starts flowing from the pipe. Typically, the water …
Flushing Your Pipes
Flushing Your Pipes Have you ever gone on an extended vacation, came home and immediately turned on a faucet or shower? Most of us don’t think twice about it. Water in your pipes sits stagnant the entire time you were away and flushing your pipes is highly recommended. Interior Pipes A plumber’s trick is to …
Hiring a Handyman
Hiring a Handyman We’ve all been there: Hire the licensed contractor who will do the job right, or hire the handyman (essentially an unlicensed contractor) who is more affordable and a lot of times will cut corners to get the job done. Is It Legal? Hiring a handyman is legal only if the work is …
How A Tankless Water Heater Works
How A Tankless Water Heater Works By now you’ve heard of the tankless water heater. Hot water on demand! But do you know how it works and how it can replace your large tanked water heater? Cold Water Enters (1) The instant the hot water faucet is turned on, it starts the process of heating …
Minimizing Summer Strain on Your A/C
Minimizing Summer Strain on Your A/C Summer is just around the corner which means warmer temperatures both indoors and out. We all want to be comfortable, but putting a strain on your A/C may be trouble. The 20-Degree Rule The 20-degree rule of air conditioning states that you should always keep your A/C unit at …
Drains and Root Intrusion
Drains and Root Intrusion Did you know that tree roots can make their way into your drain system? They constantly seek water and will stretch out to find it. How do you know that a drain issue is caused by root intrusion? What Is Root Intrusion? Root intrusion is just that: tree roots that have …
Which thermostat is right for you?
Which thermostat is right for you? Technology is a wonderful thing and it can offer us many opportunities and options. However, too many options can be overwhelming and trying to keep up with technology can be daunting (and sometimes unnecessary). So which thermostat is right for you? Manual Thermostat The simplest of all of your …
What is a slab leak?
What is a slab leak? Some homes are built on concrete foundations. These foundations are called slabs and they are important to the structural integrity of the entire house. Often, water and sewer lines run beneath the slab. These pipes can develop pinhole leaks or even crack, causing a slab leak. Signs You Have A …
AFUE & SEER
What do AFUE and SEER mean? AFUE SEER Furnace efficiency is measured by its Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE). AFUE is a measure of how efficient the appliance is in converting the energy in its fuel to heat over the course of a typical year. Energy.com explains that an AFUE of 90% means …
Choosing A New Heating System
Choosing A New Heating System Buying a new heating system is a major investment, one that should last many years. Options for a Gas Unit When considering a new furnace, most of your decisions depend on the energy source available to you. Below are the options if you have Natural Gas or Liquid Propane (LP): Gas Split: …
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