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

Are There Repairs for My AC I Can Do If It Breaks Down?

Monday, June 29th, 2020
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We understand that a suddenly non-working air conditioning system in your home during a hot summer day can bring on panic. We’re expecting extreme heat this summer, and central air conditioners are vital for getting through many sweltering days. If you have to confront a cooling system that isn’t cooling, you might be ready to try anything to get it working again.

Usually, the best way to restore your cooling is to call for professional air conditioning repair in Potomac, MD from our experts. If you want to know what repairs you can do yourself, the answer is that there aren’t any. A “repair” means getting out the tools, opening the AC cabinets, and trying to fix whatever is wrong. Unless you are an HVAC professional with the proper training and equipment, you won’t be able to repair the AC on your own. In fact, you may make the situation worse and even void the warranty.

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The Common Causes of Pipe Clogs—And How to Avoid Them

Monday, January 28th, 2019

drain-in-metal-sink-waterIf you hear the words “plumbing problems,” where is the first place your mind goes? We’d bet that for the majority of people they immediately think of clogged/slow drains. Almost everyone has run into trouble with a clogged drain at some point, and many homes will have drain clog issues more than once a year if they don’t have the drains regularly cleaned. Drain cleaning to fix a clogged drain is one of the biggest services that professional plumbers offer their customers.

There are many ways a drain can become clogged up. Below we’ve listed the most common ones, as well as how to avoid having trouble with them in the first place.

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Keep Your Indoor Air Quality High This Summer With These Tips

Monday, May 7th, 2018

clean-air-filterWhen summer arrives, you’re probably going to be spending time and effort making sure that the inside of your home is cool and comfortable. While you’re cranking your air conditioner and enjoying the cool air, though, you should also be aware that there are other factors you should consider. The quality of the air in your home absolutely has an effect on your health and comfort, so it’s in your best interest to make sure it’s as high as possible. Follow the tips below to keep your indoor air quality high this summer.

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Make Sure You Schedule Drain Cleaning This Winter

Wednesday, December 20th, 2017

drainThere’s a lot to do to get your home ready for the winter season. One of those things, though you may not have thought of it too much, is scheduling drain cleaning. If your drains are in good shape, the rest of your plumbing system will benefit. If the drains are clogged, it will cause problems throughout the system. Have a look at some of the signs that you should call for drain cleaning this winter, and what can happen if you don’t.

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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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Beware These Heat Pump Issues

Monday, July 17th, 2017

heat-pump-repairWith summer in full swing, you’re probably relying on your heat pump for most of the daylight hours to keep you cool. As you rely on your heat pump more and more, the added demand increases the wear and tear on the system. That makes it more likely for problems of various kinds to occur with the system.  You don’t want your system to break down on you in the middle of a hot summer day, we assume. So, to avoid that happening, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the signs that your heat pump is starting to have issues. Have a look at some of the more common heat pump problems below, and their warning signs.

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Water Heater Issues You Need to Watch for

Monday, May 22nd, 2017

water-heater-repairWater heaters are designed to be hardy, in order to cope with the incredible amount of demand they are placed under on a daily basis. If you think about how often you make use of hot water in your home every day, you’ll quickly start to get an idea of how much strain your water heater has to deal with. Even with consistent preventive maintenance, though, you can’t completely protect your water heater from problems. At some point, you will almost certainly have to deal with some kind of issue with your water heater. What’s important is that you be able to recognize when your water heater is experiencing issues. The faster you can recognize that your water heater is having trouble, the faster you can get it repaired and the more damage you can prevent. Keep an eye out for the following problems that can afflict your water heater.

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Consider Installing a Geothermal Cooling System

Wednesday, April 12th, 2017

Now is the time of year when many people start to replace their old air conditioning systems, before the weather really starts to heat up. If you’re in the market for a new air conditioner this year, you may be tempted to just go with whatever kind of system you had installed before. Before you do that, though, you should really have a look at some of the other options available on the market. Geothermal cooling is one of those systems.

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Boiler Problems to be Aware of

Monday, January 9th, 2017

Boilers have a well-earned reputation for being resistant to problems. This is because they have fewer moving parts than the standard heating system, presenting fewer opportunities for things to break down. However, that doesn’t mean that boilers are completely immune to issues. They do develop problems, even if it doesn’t happen as often. It’s important that you be able to recognize that your boiler is having issues, so that you call for repairs as soon as possible.

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The Advantages of Installing a Geothermal Heating System

Monday, December 12th, 2016

There are a great many different heating systems available on the market today, each of which has a different set of advantages to offer. If you’re looking for a new home heating system this winter, it’s important that you consider all of the various heating systems and how they might help you. Let’s go over how geothermal heating systems work, and the advantages that they can offer you.

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