Plumbing | HVAC | Richmond Virginia

WINTER IS COMING...

It's September, and while winter may seem to be a long way off, I think we can all agree that it will be here before we know it. There are many items to check off of your proverbial checklist before the dead of winter truly hits, we've listed a couple of the most important things to do below.

12 MUST-DO SPRING MAINTENANCE TASKS

It is imperative to follow this checklist to ensure that your home is ready for spring time!

I THINK I HAVE A LEAK

So you think you have a leak. Maybe it’s obvious, maybe it isn’t. Are you just being paranoid? Let’s try to find out.

Preventing frozen pipes is critical to avoiding damage within your home. Check around the home for areas where water supply lines are located in unheated areas. Look in the basement, crawl space, attic, garage, and under kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Both hot and cold water pipes in these areas should be insulated.

Winter is right around the corner, and that means our furnaces will be working overtime to keep us warm. With today's tightly sealed and well insulated homes, carbon monoxide can build up to hazardous levels quickly. That’s why it's critical to have working carbon monoxide detectors in your home.

FALL SAFETY

Prep your home for the cooler weather by first looking over your cold-weather tools, like leaf and snow blowers. Do you see any unusual wear and tear on their parts or electric cords? Repair and replace as necessary.

Summer is coming to an end, and that means it’s time to get started on the "fall checklist”. Most of the tasks listed below are probably within the average person's ability. But even if you choose to have a professional handle them, it's worth the expense. You'll save money -- and maybe even your life.

A brief, but important article regarding what to look for during times of high demand on your air conditioning systems.

Your home should be comfortable, especially during the warm summer months. But if you are like most homeowners, you are probably concerned about controlling your energy usage and costs.