Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing Blog: Archive for January, 2016

Signs That You Need a New Heat Pump

Monday, January 25th, 2016

Heat pumps can last a pretty long time, as long as you take proper care of them. However, they don’t last forever. No matter how well you take care of your heat pump system, sooner or later you’re going to need a new one. You probably don’t want to be surprised by your system dying on you when you need it most, so you should keep an eye out for signs that it’s getting towards the end of its lifespan. Let’s take a look at some of the signs that you need a new heat pump.

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Signs That You Need Drain Cleaning

Tuesday, January 19th, 2016

Your sewer system is designed to function as unobtrusively as possible, which often leads to it being neglected when it comes to professional services. Sewer systems require maintenance just as often as any other system, however. If you don’t have your sewer system cleaned often enough, you are setting yourself up for a whole range of problems in the future. Let’s take a look at some of the signs that you need to have your sewer system cleaned out.

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How to Extend Your Water Heater’s Lifespan

Monday, January 18th, 2016

Water heaters are built to last, and can serve for at least a couple of decades under the right circumstances. The problem is that water heaters can’t last that long on their own. You need to take steps to ensure that your water heater lasts as long as possible, because without those steps you won’t get maximum return on your investment. Read on to find out how you can extend the lifespan of your water heater.

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Why Your Heat Pump has Ice on it

Monday, January 4th, 2016

If you’re using a heat pump to heat your home this winter, you’ll probably notice ice building up on the outside coil while it’s running. This is an important thing to keep an eye on, as it serves to indicate whether or not part of your heat pump is working. Heat pump ice isn’t necessarily a problem, but it can become so if you’re not careful. Read on to find out where heat pump ice comes from, and when you should call for repairs.

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