Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Frederick’

Furnace Buzzing? Here’s What That Sound Means

Monday, February 20th, 2023
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Your furnace makes fairly few noises, like the rush of air when it kicks on, or some banging when you hear the ductwork expanding.

But there’s one sound it should never make: buzzing. This is a sign of electrical problems with your furnace, and it’s serious. It’s enough of a cause for concern that calling for heater repair in Frederick, MD is the next step. Let’s talk about all the reasons that your furnace might buzz and get into the specifics.

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How Often Do You Really Need Plumbing Services? Let’s Answer That

Monday, February 6th, 2023
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Your plumbing is out of sight, out of mind until something breaks. You know what’s better than getting a broken pipe fixed or a plumbing problem resolved? Not having to encounter one in the first place.

Preventative maintenance should always be the first step, especially when it comes to plumbing. Dealing with water damage because of failed plumbing services is no joke.

With plumbing service in Frederick, MD, you can stay on top of your plumbing problems before they happen. You can’t avoid every potential piping problem, but you can prevent most plumbing issues and continue living your life. Let’s explain how.

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What Causes a Water Heater to Leak From the Bottom?

Monday, December 26th, 2022
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You head into the room where your water heater is located and notice a small wet spot near or around the base of the heater. Upon closer inspection, you can tell that it’s coming from the water heater. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but it’s not supposed to do that.

Hot, potable water is imperative to your everyday life and health, so what happens when your water heater starts giving you trouble? That’s when it’s time for water heater repair in Frederick, MD before those leaks become a serious issue.

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What Would Cause a Furnace to Not Kick On?

Monday, December 12th, 2022
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It’s chilly out, you walk down your hallway to finally bring your thermostat out of seasonal retirement, and spin the dial until it lands on the perfect temperature. After an hour passes, you notice that the house hasn’t gotten any warmer. Wait, did the furnace even roar to life like it usually does?

It’s a big dud. Your furnace isn’t working. If your furnace simply won’t turn on no matter what you do, there’s a chance that you’ll need furnace service in Frederick, MD. Below are some of the most common reasons that your furnace doesn’t turn on in the first place.

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3 Reasons Your Toilet Keeps Running and How to Fix Them

Monday, November 28th, 2022
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You flush the toilet, step away to wash your hands, and wait for the sound of the bowl flushing to stop. It usually does, but as you leave the bathroom, you realize it’s still going. Your toilet is wasting water when it doesn’t stop flushing, so what’s the deal and how can you fix it?

Before you call for plumbing service in Frederick, MD, you can look at this list of the three most common plumbing problems to see if it matches what’s going on with your toilet. Either way, you may need to call for toilet repair. Let’s find out what the problem is together.

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When Is It Time to Call for Heater Repair?

Monday, November 14th, 2022
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The short answer is this: if you had to search for it, there’s probably an issue with your heater. That fantastic machine has been keeping you and your family warm for years, but now it’s running into a snag. Either it’s not heating your home enough, or there’s something else going on with it. Let’s get to the bottom of it and figure out if you need heating repair in Frederick, MD.

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How Can You Know You Have Hidden Leaks When They’re … Hidden?

Monday, September 19th, 2022
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The hidden plumbing leak can create a Catch-22: you have to know to look for hidden leaks, but how can you know to look for them if they’re hidden? The secret is vigilance combined with occasional preventive plumbing service in Frederick, MD

The sad truth is that many homes in the US suffer from hidden leaks that waste a combined billions of gallons of water each year. The older your home, the more likely you have plumbing leaks disguised somewhere in the walls, slowly letting water escape, raising your bills and causing gradual water damage. We recommend you pay close attention to any of these signs of hidden leaks as well as schedule routine leak detection with professionals every few years.

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Signs of an AC Compressor in Peril

Monday, August 22nd, 2022
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When it comes to AC repair in Frederick, MD, the part you most want to keep in good shape is the compressor. This component is the workhorse of the air conditioning system: it consumes the most electricity to run (35,000–41,000 watts per hour) and it’s necessary to cause refrigerant to circulate through the AC and move heat from indoors to outdoors. Because the compressor is such an expensive part to replace, people often opt to replace their entire air conditioning system when the compressor fails.

In other words, if you can possibly catch a compressor that’s in danger of failing, you want to. If technicians can perform repairs that will rescue the compressor, you’ll have prevented a much more expensive service.

So … how can you tell that your compressor may need our technicians’ attention?

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How You Can Help Save Water This Summer

Monday, June 13th, 2022
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Water use increases in summer. It’s hard to avoid. But there are ways you can cut down on your household water consumption during the summer and not only lower your utility bills but also benefit the environment. 

Below, we’ve listed several of the best tips for summer water conservation. Some of these are tips you can put into practice yourself. Others require professional plumbing service in Frederick, MD. You can depend on our expert plumbers to help you out so you can get those water bills under control.

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May Is a Fine Month for AC Maintenance

Monday, May 16th, 2022
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May in general is a fine month, the best month of spring. Although cold snaps may still strike, we mostly enjoy the ideal warm weather without extreme heat. May is superb for many outdoor activities. It’s also a great time to schedule regular air conditioning maintenance.

We know that doesn’t sound like a fun May activity, but when you go with air conditioning service in Frederick, MD with the team at Tuckers, you’ll find it’s easy to have maintenance done and enjoy the benefits for the rest of spring and summer. It’s also a job you never want to miss out on—few AC services have as many advantages and pay off so well in the future, both in savings and comfort!

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