It can be a huge advantage to have a garbage disposal in your kitchen sink. Washing dishes is faster and easier. Your trash doesn’t get as smelly. And all of the advantages seem even bigger if you have a large family or when you’re hosting guests or events. But your garbage disposal will only continue to offer all these benefits if you keep it in good condition. So how do you do that? We’ll tell you. If you have any questions about garbage disposals in Shelby County, AL, we’re delighted to be of service.
Keep Your Garbage Disposal in Good Condition
September 9th, 2024How to Prevent Shower Drain Clogs
August 26th, 2024A shower can be the perfect way to refresh and invigorate yourself in the morning. It can be the ideal way to wash away the stress of the day and soothe yourself before bed. But if you end up standing up to your ankles in water filled with soap scum and the dirt you’re trying to wash away, it can be downright unpleasant. So why is your shower drain clogged?
There are a variety of factors that can lead to a shower that drains slowly or won’t drain at all. We’ve got some great tips for you on how to prevent shower drain clogs, as well as how to deal with them once they’ve happened.
All About Heat Pump Maintenance
August 12th, 2024Your heat pump is a marvel! Not only does it cool your home like a fantastic air conditioner, it provides heat as well, and much more efficiently than other options like a furnace or boiler. But it’ll only work as well as it should—and as efficiently as it should—if you keep it in good condition.
What do you need to do to keep your heat pump happy? The most important thing is to make sure it receives regular professional maintenance. So whether you’re planning for hot or cold weather, don’t forget a heat pump tune up in Birmingham, AL. Heat pump maintenance from a qualified technician will give you a wide array of benefits. What benefits? What will the technician do? We’re so glad you asked.
Improve Your Air Quality with a Dehumidifier
July 15th, 2024The humidity is really something this time of year in our area. Are you getting tired of it? Do you sometimes feel like you’d just as easily swim as walk through the air? What can you possibly do? We recommend a whole house dehumidifier. There are many benefits they provide such as improved indoor air quality and comfort. Here are the details. If you’d like more information about whole house dehumidifiers in Jefferson County, AL, we’d be delighted to answer all your questions.
Do You Have a Strange, Surprising Air Conditioner Problem?
July 1st, 2024When you work on air conditioners every day, like we do, you see a lot of the same issues over and over. Problems with airflow cause overheating in the blower fan motor. Refrigerant leaks make ice develop on the evaporator coils and force the compressor to start short cycling. None of this is surprising to us at all, even if it’s the first time a homeowner has experienced it.
But there are also air conditioner problems that don’t occur very often. Still, we’re prepared to handle them, because it’s what we do. Even the oddest AC issue is something we’re ready to tackle. How strange and surprising can an air conditioner problem get? Here are some weird ones. If they happen to you, don’t hesitate to reach out. We can help!
Heat Pump Problems? Check These Things First
June 17th, 2024An average homeowner is not an HVAC expert. And there’s no need to be. Everyone specializes; no one is an expert at everything. But that means that when something goes wrong—say, for example, your heat pump isn’t working—you’ll need to call in someone who is qualified to repair it.
Or will you?
It would be a shame to wait for a technician if the problem was so simple that you could remedy it yourself. But, since you’re not an expert, how would you know?
Follow this handy checklist if you’re having heat pump problems. You just might discover that you don’t need a repair technician after all.
Are You Ready for Your AC Installation Appointment?
June 3rd, 2024It’s an excellent plan to have your new air conditioner installed before the heat really hits! After all, the average daily high temperature in our area in July and August is 92 degrees. Now that you’ve chosen your new AC system and made an appointment to have it installed, you’re all set, right? Well, you might need a little more information.
Before the date of your appointment arrives, you’ll want to know exactly what to expect. What will the installers have to do? How long will the AC installation take? Is there anything you can do to make sure it goes well? We’ve got the answers.
Benefits of Whole House Water Filtration Systems
May 20th, 2024The water in your home might be more important than you realize. If you’ve been dissatisfied with or even just uncertain about your water, you might have wondered what options there are for filtration. And if you just haven’t thought much about your home’s water quality, you might want to spend a moment reflecting on it.
Certain types of water filters, such as those attached to a single faucet or the pitcher-type filters you have to pour water into, are great for filtering the water you drink. Whole house water filtration systems improve the quality of all the water that passes through your home, and there are many benefits to that.
The Importance of AC Maintenance in Summer 2024
May 6th, 2024
On this blog, we’ve talked in general about air conditioning maintenance a lot. We’ve explained some of the benefits you’ll enjoy when you schedule AC maintenance each year. And this basic information is very important. However, you might not understand just why it’s so critical to get your AC maintenance done. Benefits are great, but would lack of maintenance really be a disaster?
During this coming summer, having an air conditioner that’s not in tip-top condition really could lead to disaster. In 2024, it’s predicted that we will get weather that will truly challenge your AC system. Let’s go over this predicted weather pattern for 2024 and why it’s essential to schedule AC maintenance as soon as possible.
Do This Before You First Turn On Your AC This Spring
April 22nd, 2024When the time comes to turn on your air conditioner for the first hot weather of the season, you want to know for sure that it will work, and work well. You also want it to work efficiently, so you won’t be surprised by a sky-high electric bill. And you’d like to avoid needing any AC repairs this summer, wouldn’t you?
We’ll tell you exactly what to do to make sure your summer is as cool and comfortable as possible, without alarming utility bills or air conditioner breakdowns. What’s the most important thing to do before you first turn on your AC this spring? Have maintenance done by a qualified professional! Here’s why.