Is your water heater not supplying you with enough hot water? Are you standing in cold water at the end of your shower? Are you paying too much to keep your water heater going? As one of the major appliances in the home, your water heater needs not only to be functional, but also efficient. While preventive maintenance is best, there are plenty of problems that can arise no matter how hard you try to avoid them. Let’s have a look at some things to look out for.
Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing Blog: Archive for June, 2016
Watch Out for These Signs of Water Heater Trouble
Monday, June 27th, 20164 Summer Plumbing Tips Every Homeowner Needs
Monday, June 20th, 2016The plumbing system is no different during the summer than it is during other times of the year. But with the longer days and increased guests, it’s a good time to take stock of the current state of your plumbing system, including the drains, water heaters, and all the fixtures. Here are 3 tips to get you started:
Why Your Air Conditioner is Icing Over
Monday, June 13th, 2016As you use your air conditioner more and more often this summer, you may notice ice forming on the inside coil of the system. This may seem like a good thing at first, but it isn’t. Air conditioner ice is actually a symptom of a very serious problem that can lead to a full system breakdown. Read on to find out why it happens, and why it’s a threat.
Why Your Heat Pump is Stuck in Heating
Wednesday, June 8th, 2016As you start to rely on your heat pump more and more often this summer, you need to be vigilant for any possible problems that might come up. Time is of the essence when it comes to repairing heat pump problems, as they tend to get progressively worse the longer they are allowed to develop. If you want to catch problems as early as possible, you should be able to identify the signs that your heat pump is in trouble. One of the most common signs of heat pump issues is strange noises coming from the system. Let’s take a look at some of the heat pump noises that indicate a problem.
What Happens if Your Air Conditioner is the Wrong Size
Monday, June 6th, 2016Just because an air conditioner can physically fit into a space in your home, doesn’t mean that it’s actually sized properly to service it. The size of an air conditioner has a big effect on how efficient it is, along with a lot of other factors. If you install an air conditioner that is not sized properly for your home, you are setting yourself up for a whole range of problems down the road. Let’s take a look at what happens if your air conditioner is not properly sized.