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Spring Time Is Sump Pump Time

April 25th, 2022

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.

Don’t worry, we’re not here to bum you out! There’s a great solution for a flooding basement, and we wish we talked more about it on this blog than we have. Introducing the sump pump in Boerne, TX!

Sump pumps are powerful water collection systems that pump out rainwater from your basement. They’re the perfect preventative tool that keeps your home safe and secure from any flooding.

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Is Your Kitchen GFCI Protected?

April 11th, 2022

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 indoor lighting in Kerrville, TX, but that could be a problem if you’re using these kinds of lights to light a bathroom or kitchen without GFCI protection.

Keep reading to learn more about GFCI protected outlets, and if you think your home needs them, then be sure to call our team for support. Our licensed electricians can get all of the outlets in your home grounded, and keep the outlets in your bathroom and kitchen from becoming fire hazards or electrocuting anyone in your family.

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FAQ: Everything to Know About Your Anode Rod

March 28th, 2022

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.

Down below we’ll get into all the questions you might have about water heaters in Kerrville, TX, and specifically about the anode rod component. We want to make sure you leave this blog post feeling confident enough about your water heating technology, so you can call us with any concerns. Our team is ready and available to help you with your water heating needs.

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When to Call for Emergency Plumbing Support

March 14th, 2022

Plumbing emergencies don’t always work like they do in cartoons or movies from when we were kids. Chances are, if your plumbing system is leaking gallons of water every second into your basement, then you already know that you need emergency plumbing help. That’s an obvious situation, and we’re going to trust that homeowners know what to do when that happens.

However, there are less obvious situations that might still require emergency plumbing support, but you might not know it at the time. Many plumbing problems are insidious, meaning they’re a lot worse than they seem, and a professional plumber might be your best solution in the moment.

Let’s focus on one question today: When should you call for an emergency plumber in Helotes, TX? There’s a pretty easy way to figure out whether your situation requires emergency help, and we’ll get to it down below!

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Finding the Optimal Temperature for Your Home

February 28th, 2022

Finding the optimal temperature for a home is a lot like finding a leprechaun. Sure, you’ve probably heard that it exists, but no matter what you do or how hard you look it seems like you just can’t find it. It seems like every single person has different advice to tell you about their home temperature. Some people “never turn the thermostat lower than 68” while others “never turn it higher than 60.” Isn’t it frustrating?

Today, we’re going to talk about the “optimal temperature of a home.” Did you know that the energy.gov website actually lists a specific range of temperatures that are the most efficient for a heating system? It’s true! Let’s talk about the objective, factually optimal temperature for your heating in Boerne, TX to run at.

Remember, it needs to meet your comfort preferences and your budget requirements! Let’s meet in the middle and find the best home temperature for you.

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What Exactly Is Carbon Monoxide?

February 14th, 2022

Most of our customers know one big detail about carbon monoxide–that it’s poisonous. As long as you know that carbon monoxide is bad and should never be allowed to exist in your home, then you’re probably fine to continue with life as usual. However, for our more curious customers that want a bit more information as to why carbon monoxide is poisonous, then you’re in the right place.

This info isn’t meant to scare anyone or cause people to panic. Carbon monoxide coming from a furnace can only really happen in specific circumstances, and our team helps homeowners avoid those circumstances at all costs. This blog post is only meant to inform you and help you parse facts from fiction.

So, let’s talk about the chemical makeup of carbon monoxide, why it might come from your heater, and how our team’s heater repair in Bulverde, TX can keep your home safe.

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Invest in a Furnace Inspection Today

January 17th, 2022

Furnaces require maintenance just like any other heating system, but when you’ve got a gas furnace, there’s one additional aspect you need to consider. Safety is always the first priority, but it’s something you’re going to want to remember each year when you go to turn on your system for the first time, or start investigating a problem.

Don’t get us wrong, gas furnaces aren’t dangerous. They’re designed with safety measures in place so that they can easily heat your home without problems. And, to make matters better, they’ve got protocols to shut down whenever a safety issue does come up. But things can go wrong, especially after years of neglect and missed maintenance or repairs, and your furnace could start operating unsafely.

That’s why you need to invest in an inspection. This is the furnace service in Boerne, TX that will set things right for the rest of the year.

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Does Your Home Have Knob & Tube Wiring?

January 3rd, 2022

Knob and tube wiring was the type of electrical system usually installed in homes built before 1950. However, this type of wiring is outdated, unsafe, and usually carries a high insurance rate for homeowners. Therefore, if you have knob and tube wiring in your home, it’s crucial to replace it with a newer electrical system. Doing so not only improves the safety of your home but the quality of your electrical system as well. Hiring a professional electrician in Fredericksburg, TX, should be mandatory to ensure the job gets done correctly without any injuries or accidents occurring during the installation process.

This blog post is all about what knob and tube wiring is, why it’s so bad to have in your house, and what our team can do about it.

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It’s Time to Replace Your Lead Pipes

December 20th, 2021

Lead pipes aren’t as common anymore in city pipes thanks to some great legislation from the 1960s. Once the science came out on how negatively impacted adults and children were from consuming lead runoff, it became obvious that we needed to overhaul our industrial plumbing systems to completely remove lead from the equation. That’s why you just don’t see lead pipes in large commercial buildings or other public buildings anymore, since those were the places heavily focused on when this change came about.

However, when it comes to residential plumbing in Spring Branch, TX, it’s unfortunate that there are still older homes that use lead pipes. We’re not saying this is anyone’s fault, older homes have a wonderful aesthetic and we understand why new homeowners might be drawn to them. But if your older home still has lead pipes in it, or has the possibility of having lead pipes, then we urge you to get them replaced immediately.

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Common Electric Heater Issues

December 6th, 2021

Most homes in our area are powered by electricity. With that, most of those homes have heating systems that are also powered by electricity. As the power grid gets upgraded and more sustainable sources of energy start pouring in, we’re likely to see our electric heating systems increase in popularity over the coming years. This is a good thing!

However, it’s important that you get your electrical heating system, whether it’s a heat pump or an electric furnace, repaired by a professional technician so you’re in good shape for the future. Heating repair in Boerne can be expensive when homeowners try to fix things themselves or start calling amateurs that live down the street.

Our team specializes in the repair of these kinds of systems, and we can help diagnose the problem starting today! Let’s talk about some common electric heating system issues that you might encounter.

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