January 20, 2015
The weather outside can be frightful and damaging, especially when it comes to your pipes. Your home’s plumbing is vulnerable to cold temperatures that can easily dip below freezing. When it gets this cold, your pipes may freeze solid.
December 23, 2014
Winter weather in the Orlando area is usually mild, but an occasional cold snap can wreak havoc on your home’s plumbing pipes and cause costly water damage. When water freezes and expands inside a plumbing pipe, the pressure can cause a rupture you might not discover until it thaws and begins to leak.
December 4, 2014
Slab leaks are among the least wanted home repair issues. These are leaks that occur in plumbing below the concrete slab foundation of your house, so they are not easy to fix. If your home does develop one, you need to fix it as soon as you can because the leaks bring with them the …
November 18, 2014
As a homeowner, you’re probably aware of the benefits in performing regular maintenance on the major heating and cooling systems you depend on to keep your home comfortable. One system that operates quietly in the background and is often overlooked until problems occur is your plumbing system.
October 14, 2014
One of the biggest investments a family makes is their home. Since your home is such a large investment, finding the right plumber is vitally important to the health of your home. It is very much like finding the right doctor for yourself. You might want to fix your own leaky faucets or clogged drains. …
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June 10, 2014
In healthy adults with no skin complications, third-degree burns can occur after about five minutes in a shower of 120-degree Fahrenheit water. The elderly, young children and the infirm burn much more readily at the same temperature. In fact, because these individuals and children have thinner, more delicate skin, scalding can occur in half the time …
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November 14, 2013
Are you considering switching from a conventional storage tank water heater to a tankless water heating system in your Orlando area home? By skipping the energy waste inherent in traditional storage-tank units, tankless water heaters usually are much more energy efficient and cost-effective. If you’re making the switch, here are seven key considerations:
October 22, 2013
Caulk is a low-cost, effective way to help weatherize your home. Caulking and other sealing products will block drafts and seal air leaks that can make your air conditioner or furnace run longer and/or harder, resulting in larger bills. Here are some caulk basics for beginners.
March 15, 2012
Even here in usually sunny greater Orlando area, we have a few nights each winter that get below freezing. All it takes is a few hours for your plumbing pipes to freeze and possibly burst. Who wants an inconvenient loss of access to water, a mess to clean up and a repair bill? To avoid …
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