As this Indiana winter wears on, many homeowners are looking for ways to make their furnaces run more efficiently. We all want warm, comfortable houses and low energy bills, and an efficient furnace is a big part of that. Today on the blog, the team at Quality Plumbing and Heating Inc. is sharing our three favorite ways to boost your furnace’s efficiency this winter.
If you’ve ever had to call a plumber, it was probably pretty obvious that you needed one. When your pipes burst or your toilet breaks, you know you need a plumber. However, there are other times when it may be less obvious that a plumber is needed. Today on the blog, your friends at Quality Plumbing and Heating Inc. are discussing the uncommon times you should call a plumber.
Your sewer lines are an important part of your home’s plumbing. They travel from several locations inside your home to the main sewer line outside your home, eventually meeting up with the main city’s sewage system or your septic system. Cracks or damage to your home’s sewer line can lead to backups, structural damage, and costly repairs. Today on the blog, the expert team at Quality Plumbing and Heating Inc. is discussing how tree roots can cause this damage to your sewer lines, and what you can do about it.
Clogged toilets are hardly an uncommon occurrence for homeowners. While it’s true they are annoying and inconvenient, the average homeowner is usually able to handle the problem himself. However, there are a few times when a stubborn clog warrants a call to a professional plumber, and today your friends at Quality Plumbing and Heating Inc. are discussing them.
When temperatures in Indiana start to soar, you need to be able to depend on your air conditioner to cool your home quickly. However, not many homeowners actually understand how their air conditioner works and, therefore, fall victim to believing certain myths. Not only are these myths stopping your air conditioner from keeping your house cool, they may also be costing you money! So, today at Quality Plumbing and Heating, Inc., we’re busting the top three myths we see homeowners believe about their air conditioners.
If you’re considering a kitchen remodel in your Kokomo home, it can be tempting to try and save some money by doing some or all of the work yourself. If you’re reasonably handy and can follow instructions on YouTube, you can probably handle refinishing cabinets, replacing light fixtures, and maybe even some tile work. However, when it comes to plumbing, it’s always best to use a professional plumbing company. At Quality Plumbing and Heating Inc., we’ve seen what can go wrong when homeowners attempt to redo their plumbing themselves. Listed below are the top three problems with DIY kitchen plumbing.
As homeowners, we have a checklist of things around the house that need to be done regularly. Things like mowing the lawn, taking out the trash, and cleaning the bathrooms are pretty easy to remember – you can see when they need to be done. However, there are a few household chores that aren’t so noticeable and are, therefore, harder to remember. That’s why your friends at Quality Plumbing and Heating Inc. are here to remind you that it’s probably time to change your HVAC filter and let you know why it’s so important that you do!
A common mistake many homeowners make is assuming that their toilets and drains can handle anything that will fit or flush down. However, residential septic tanks simply were not made to handle every type of waste. In fact, the only things that should end up in your septic tank are toilet paper, personal water use, and human waste. To save yourself a significant amount of money on sewer line cleanings and repairs, follow these tips from your friends at Quality Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Now that we’ve had a few sunny, warm days in Indiana, residents are already planning for summer. It won’t be long until the Indiana sun starts to beat down, causing sweltering temperatures and the necessity of turning on your air conditioner for the first time of the season. As you prepare for the impending hot temperatures, consider these tips from your friends at Quality Plumbing and Heating Inc. We want your AC to work smarter, not harder, this season.
Here in Indiana, spring is on its way and it’s the ideal time to start getting ready for warmer weather. For many homeowners, this means cleaning, planting, and generally taking stock of their homes. However, you would be remiss if you didn’t also take this opportunity to examine and repair a few common plumbing problems that occur when the weather warms up. Because while it’s true that many of the most severe plumbing problems do occur during the winter, the spring thaw does bring with it several issues that should not be ignored. Follow this list from your friends at Quality Plumbing and Heating Inc. and get ready to enjoy spring!