As colder weather arrives in Texas, people will turn on their furnaces to keep their home’s heater to a comfortable temperature. So it is natural to wonder why your heater keeps turning on and off and whether you need furnace maintenance. How often should a heater cycle on and off? If your furnace is working […]

Many Texans do not think about how to prepare their homes for a freeze until it’s too late. Sadly, they soon forget the cold weather and storm that hit Texas in February of 2021, leaving many homes with frozen water pipes, no power for weeks, and related damages. Instead of waiting for the next Texas […]

As colder weather arrives and we turn on the heat, you may be wondering what the difference is between a furnace vs. a heater. Most homes are equipped with either heaters or furnaces or sometimes both. While both keep us warm and help maintain the desired indoor temperature when it is cold outside, there are […]

Pipe bursts are not something most homeowners think about because they rarely happen. It is essential to know what to do should you experience a burst pipe and what signs to look for. What Causes a Pipe to Burst? Pipes can burst for a variety of reasons. Some of the more common causes could include: […]

We rely on our hot water heaters to heat the water we need for bathing, doing laundry, and washing dishes. We often take our water heaters for granted because we rely on it daily. Just like the other appliances in our homes, problems with water heaters can occur. Whether your home has an electric or […]

Buying a home involves many steps to get to closing: You have to find a home you like with the features you desire. You have to make an offer on the house. You need to secure financing. Most importantly, though, you need to ensure you perform, or hire professionals, to do various types of inspections. […]

Did you know that HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems come in different sizes? Most homeowners who have never had to replace their HVAC units are somewhat surprised when purchasing a new HVAC system for their homes. So, how do you know what size HVAC you need? The biggest misconception is basing your new […]

Most Texans do not think much about common household plumbing problems until something goes horribly wrong. However, unfortunately, there may already be plumbing problems in the home that are being ignored or have not yet been discovered in some cases. When you do discover plumbing problems in your house, do you attempt a short-term solution […]

We have all experienced an overflowing toilet at some point. We flush the toilet, and the toilet water just keeps rising and rising until it is overflowing over the toilet bowl and onto the floor. At this point, panic sets in because all that wastewater is flooding onto the bathroom floor. If we don’t stop […]

You need to make sure your water heater is set at the right temperature. If it is set too high, the hot water could scald your skin. If it is set too low, it can allow the bacteria that causes Legionnaires disease to thrive and grow. What is the ideal water temperature for my home? […]