Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing Blog: Archive for October, 2017

The Advantages of Installing a Boiler System

Wednesday, October 25th, 2017

BoilerFor some homeowners, now is the time of year when it’s a good idea to replace their heating system with a new one. Either the current system is old, or just doesn’t fit the home that well. Maybe they’re moving into a brand new home that doesn’t even have a heating system yet. No matter what the reason, if you’re one of those people who needs a new heating system, you should consider the benefits of installing a boiler.

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Water Line Problems You Should Know About

Monday, October 23rd, 2017

water-lineWhether you get your water from a well, or from the city in which you live, your water line is an important part of your plumbing system. All water that enters your home’s plumbing system does so by way of your water line. If the water line is in good condition, the rest of your home’s plumbing will operate more smoothly. A problem in the water line, though, will have widespread negative impacts on the rest of the system. That’s why it’s so important that you take steps to keep your water line in good condition.

One of the best ways to do that is to make sure you can recognize that your water line is in trouble. If you can identify signs that your water line is in trouble, you can have it repaired more quickly and prevent more damage. Have a look at some common water line issues, and some of the symptoms that serve as warnings of them.

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Signs You Need a New Heat Pump

Monday, October 9th, 2017

heat-pump-technicianThe weather will be getting colder soon, despite the current heat. That means that you’re going to be switching your heat pump from cooling to heating pretty soon, without letting up on the amount of demand. Before the weather gets too cold, now would be a good time to evaluate your heat pump to see if it can get you through another winter. If not, you should probably replace it now rather than wait for the weather to get much colder. The longer you wait, the more problems you create for the system, up to and including a sudden breakdown. Have a look at some of the signs that it’s time to install a new heat pump.

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