Posts by Melissa Howell
Beat the Heat without Breaking Your Budget by Eliminating Uneven Home Cooling
Traditional air conditioning systems operate with a single thermostat located in a central part of your home. The system assumes that the temperature at this one spot is the actual temperature throughout the house and is happy to stick with it. The problem is that every room is different, both in composition and utility. For…
Read MoreKeep in Mind these Houston Water Heater Codes to Avoid Violations
Before a water heater installation or replacement occurs in Houston, a permit should be obtained. The permit stipulates that only a licensed plumber who understands the state and local plumbing codes should conduct the process. Since a wrongly-installed water heater presents a lot of risks to a home’s occupants, these codes are vital to ensure…
Read MoreTips to Help Your HVAC System Run More Efficiently
Maintaining an efficient HVAC (Heating-Venting-Air Conditioning) system requires regular maintenance and improvement. An air conditioning system that runs at optimum levels saves energy while providing sufficient cooling in the warm seasons. A majority of homeowners and business owners make the mistake of assuming that the air conditioning unit is functioning at maximum efficiency. Just because…
Read More5 Reasons to Have Your AC Inspected Before Summer
Even though the true dog days of summer are still officially months away, the occasional warm spring day may have you turning on the air conditioning…or, at least, considering it. Knowing how important it is to have fully functioning AC in Sugar Land, it’s never too soon to make sure your HVAC system is tuned…
Read MoreHow to choose the right water softener
You’ve probably heard the terms “hard water” and “soft water,” but what is the difference? And how do you know what kind of water you have in your home? The “hardness” of water depends on the levels of calcium and magnesium it contains. The higher those levels, the “harder” the water. “Soft” water tends to…
Read More5 Common Plumbing Code Violations DIYers Make
If you’re a homeowner, you know how expensive some plumbing repairs can be. And if you’re a handy homeowner, you might often make (or attempt to make) those repairs yourself to save money. While many repairs are simple enough to handle on your own, some require knowledge of building and plumbing codes that the average…
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