10 Common Problems with Traditional Water Heating in Raleigh
Sometimes the older solutions aren’t necessarily of the better variety. When it comes to traditional water heating conducted with storage tanks, you run into a few problems. Here are 10 of the more common problems with traditional storage water heaters. Inefficient: Traditional water heaters typically have a 60% to 65% efficiency rating, which means that up […]
3 Signs Of Air Conditioning Condenser Problems In Durham
What Is An AC Condenser The outdoor unit of your air conditioning system is known as the condenser: this is where the condensation stage of heat exchange occurs when the refrigerant moving through the outdoor coil releases heat. Along With The Condenser Coil, The Condenser Cabinet Contains: The vital compressor The engine of the AC […]
3 Benefits to Installing a New Air Conditioner in Raleigh
Spring is here and summer isn’t too far behind. For homeowners, that means preparing for air conditioning season, and if your existing unit has been looking a little shaky lately, now may be the perfect time to install a new one. Air conditioning in Raleigh is no joke. Our summers get pretty hot and humid, […]
Durham AC Contractor: Why Upgrade Your Thermostat
Installing a new air conditioning system for your home requires a great deal of work, most of it centered on moving in the new cabinets and air handler and hooking them to the ductwork and power supply. It’s easy to overlook a smaller task like installing a new thermostat. However, upgrading your thermostat during an […]
Can a Heat Pump Be Damaged by Clogged Filters?
It’s not unusual to see heat pumps in Durham, acting as two-in-one systems handling both heating and air conditioning for a single household. Heat pumps cost less to run by and large than traditional HVAC systems, and they work well in comparatively mild climates like ours (especially when combined with a furnace in a hybrid […]
Ask a Raleigh Plumber: What Are Slab Leaks?
One of the most common and yet most difficult repairs to make in home plumbing are to slab leaks. Almost every home can experience trouble with slab leaks, and the repair work requires plumbers with the best training and hands-on experience. If you have the right technicians on the job, there’s no reason that having […]
Signs That Your Well Pump Needs Repairs in Durham
If your home does not have access to a water line from the municipal system, a well pump is an essential part of your home. Without a pump drawing fresh water from an outside well, you would have no water for bathing, cleaning, or cooking. Whether you have a jet pump or a submersible pump […]
Who Wrote the First Valentine's Day Poem?
The celebration of Valentine’s Day is often seen as a modern institution, even if the roots of the holiday go back to Late Antiquity and the figures of St. Valentine of Rome and St. Valentine of Terni. It’s difficult to separate our view of February 14th from the more recent phenomenon of greeting cards, comical […]
3 Reasons You May Opt for an Electric Furnace in Raleigh
Furnaces tend to come in one of two basic forms. Most people are familiar with gas furnaces, which use natural gas lit by burners to create heat. Electric furnaces are the other type: they rely on coils heated by electricity to warm your home. If you’re thinking about installing a new furnace, you need to […]
Can a Hydro-Jetter Clear Roots from a Sewer Line?
One of the biggest problems you can encounter with your sewer line is the danger imposed by tree roots. The roots are attracted to the water in your sewer and water line. Though they move slowly, they can be absolutely relentless: crushing the pipe over time and/or sending roots through tiny breaches in the pipe […]