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

How Soon Should I Schedule Air Conditioning Maintenance?

Monday, February 29th, 2016

With plenty of chilly days still left in Chevy Chase, MD, your air conditioning is probably the last thing on your mind. However, if you haven’t had a maintenance appointment in the last year, it’s time to schedule one. Air conditioning maintenance is essential to avoiding major AC problems in the future.

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Keep an Eye Out for These Ductless Problems

Monday, February 22nd, 2016

Ductless heating and air conditioning systems are extremely beneficial for many Potomac, MD residents. The installation of ductless split heating and air conditioning is less invasive and time consuming than that of traditional systems.

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Why You Should Schedule Backflow Maintenance

Wednesday, February 17th, 2016

Backflow is a serious problem that can affect practically every home in the country under the wrong circumstances. It’s so common that most cities have mandated that all homes have a backflow prevention device. Chances are that you have one installed in your home right now, whether you know it or not. Backflow prevention devices can’t just be forgotten once they’re installed, though. Read on to find out more about backflow maintenance, and why you need to schedule it at least once a year.

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The Best Way to Keep Your Boiler Healthy

Monday, February 15th, 2016

Boilers have a reputation in the heating field for endurance and longevity, especially when compared to other heating system types. This is primarily due to their relative lack of moving parts. The fewer moving parts you have in a system, the fewer ways there are for something to go wrong. However, boilers are no more invincible than any other system. If you want your boiler to have a long and healthy lifespan, there are still some steps you’ll need to take. Let’s take a look at one of the most important steps for maintaining a healthy boiler: preventive maintenance.

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If You Notice This Happening, You Should See if Your Water Line Needs Repair

Monday, February 8th, 2016

The water line is the pipe that extends from the city’s water main (or a well, if you use one) to your home. It is responsible for transporting all fresh water into your plumbing system, which makes it a pretty important part of your home. Water lines are designed to be very resilient, and most people don’t need to repair or replace their water lines in their lifetime. However, you should still be aware of the indications that your water line has a problem. Read on to find out more about when to call for water line repairs.

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Why Ductless Heating Systems Require Maintenance Twice a Year

Monday, February 1st, 2016

Preventive maintenance is key to granting heating systems a long and healthy lifespan. Normally, scheduling preventive maintenance once a year is enough to keep most heating systems in good condition. However, this isn’t the case with ductless heating systems. If you want your ductless heating system to last as long as possible, you’re going to need to schedule maintenance a bit more often. Let’s take a look at the importance of preventive maintenance, and why ductless heating systems need to get it more often.

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