Drains are sensitive parts of our plumbing systems, but they’re also the parts that we have the most contact with. Think about it: every time you cook dinner, wash your hair, or even do the dishes, you’re using your drains to ensure that the dirty water ends up far and away from your home to be cleaned up. So, you’re probably looking for a few ways to mitigate drain problems and improve the quality of your drains, right?
Well, that’s what this blog is about! With a few best practices, you can arguably improve the condition and longevity of your drains in both your bathroom and your kitchen. Just remember that drains require professional attention every now and then, so don’t hesitate to call our team to fix your clogged drain in Branch, TX.
Now, let’s get into the “shoulds” and “should nots” of drain care.
Everyone has different exposure to professional electricians. Some people need to rely on a contractor for a lot of home work, because there are just a lot of high-tech systems and specialized technology required in homes these days. Other people are pretty handy, and they’ve either got licensed family members or people they know who can work on this kind of stuff. No matter where you fall on the spectrum, we want to be the team that can provide electrical services reliably for people who need them.
Happy fourth! At the time of writing this blog post, we’re expecting sunshine and high temperatures on Independence Day, but that can absolutely change. As you all probably know, the weather is not 100% predictable!
Ice in your freezer is usually a good sign, especially if you’ve got an ice maker or a few sets of ice cube trays. They’re perfect for those summer drinks that keep you cool and comfortable. However, ice in other areas of your home is usually a bad sign, particularly when it comes to your air conditioner. Your AC isn’t a freezer, and it’s not supposed to cool things down to 32°F or below. If it does, then you’ll start to notice some pretty severe problems that we’ll get to down below.
Have you ever been frustrated with a shower drain that’s starting to get clogged, but you just paid for a drain cleaning only a year ago? It can sometimes feel like there’s just nothing that can be done about clogging materials. Well, there is something that can be done about the materials clogging your shower and your kitchen sink, and we’re here to talk about it!
This is a good question, and we understand why homeowners would ask it. Wouldn’t it be easy if we just gave you our proven inspection list and all the tips required for performing AC maintenance on your own, and you just did it yourself? It sounds like that would be more convenient, but the truth is that this would probably lead to more problems. One of our values as a company is being responsible to our customers and our community. We’re a family-owned, third-generation business, which means that many of our customers are close friends and neighbors.
We’ve had some wacky weather here in Texas lately. While tourists might think that we’re just the land of sunshine and hot temperatures, that’s really not always the case. We get flash floods as often as everyone else, and sometimes our arid landscapes can have trouble absorbing the moisture from just a small amount of rain. Our homes aren’t necessarily built to handle that much rain or flooding, and when your basement finally floods, it can feel like a punch in the gut.
GFCI might be an acronym you’ve heard before, but you might not be as familiar with it as you’d like to be. That’s okay! This blog post is all about GFCI protection, why certain outlets require it, and why your home might be unsafe if you don’t have it. Many homeowners choose plug-in lamps and lights for their 
Have you ever wondered what the “sacrificial anode rod” does in your water heater? If you have, then you’re not alone. This is an incredibly important part of your water heating technology, and many people haven’t even heard of it before! This can be a struggle, especially when you’re trying to budget for your water heater needs. We want to make your home comfort experience easier, and it might help by discussing one of the most important pieces of your technology.
