2017

Understanding Water Heater Drain Valve Leaks

Drain valves are a ubiquitous feature on water heaters. Their purpose is to make draining the tank–whether to relieve excess pressure, or simply in order to maintain the interior of the tank–as simple as twisting open a sink faucet. Yet drain valves are subject to one common problem: leaks. If you would like to learn more about keeping your water heater free from this problem, read on. This article will teach you how to diagnose and repair a leaking drain valve.…

3 Tips To Care For Your Air Conditioning

Whenever summer is approaching you want to make sure that your air conditioning system is primed and ready to go. In order to make sure that this happens, you will need to take care of your air conditioner year-round. By taking advantage of a few of these maintenance and repair strategies below, you will be in a great position to maximize your AC system. With this in mind, follow these tips below.…

Signs That Your Central AC Unit Has Developed A Coolant Leak

If you have a central air conditioning system, then you are likely getting the AC unit up and running right about now. The spring months are the perfect time to see if the AC system is running correctly. This means that you should turn on the cooling system after inspecting it to make sure that the harsh winter months have not damaged the device. When you turn the unit on, there are some things you should watch out  for to see if the coolant lines are leaking refrigerant.…

Air Conditioning Maintenance During The Spring To Prepare Your Home For The Summer

During the spring months, you are not going to be using your AC as much. This is a great time of the year to do some spring cleaning and prepare your air conditioning for the hot summer months. If you have additional filters and other components, be sure to have them serviced. In addition, you will want to clean the AC unit thoroughly before the heat comes. Here are some spring maintenance tips that will help you prepare your air for the hot summer days to come:…

2 Common Signs Your Air Conditioning Is Not Ready For The Sizzlin' Summer Heat

With summer approaching, you may be planning a getaway to the beach and cookouts with friends and family, but you should also be preparing your home for the upcoming change in temperatures. Considering many parts of the nation will experience large increases in temperatures and humidity during the summer, inspecting your air conditioning system before the season starts can be worthwhile. You may be surprised to learn your system is showing signs that it is in distress and in need of repair before temperatures rise.…

Key Tips For DIY Repairs Of Your Malfunctioning Central Air Conditioner

If your home is warmer than you would prefer because your central air conditioner is currently only providing uncooled air, your first instinct may be to ask an air conditioning expert to fit you into his schedule as soon as possible. However, before you write a check to that person for an emergency appointment, it’s a good idea to attempt some basic steps to see if the issue is a minor one that you could fix on your own.…