Why Plumbing Makes Noises

Why Plumbing Makes Noises

When water pipes make noise, it’s often described as a banging, hammering, groaning or humming sound. Often, the noise happens when water is turned off, such as when an outdoor irrigation system shuts off or when a water faucet inside is turned off. When the sound...
Do Smart Thermostats Save Money

Do Smart Thermostats Save Money

Smart thermostats are Wi-Fi enabled and can automatically adjust the temperature in your home. They provide features that are helpful, including: Convenience, changing the temperature when you’re away or when you’re asleep. Control through remote access via your...
4 Reasons Your Swamp Cooler is Blowing Hot Air

4 Reasons Your Swamp Cooler is Blowing Hot Air

It’s summer in New Mexico and here in the Rio Rancho and Albuquerque area, we can get hot days. Just when you need the cooling from your swamp cooler, you may notice it’s blowing out hot air. Here are the 3 key reasons that can happen. The water line or filter has...
When Water is Coming from Your A/C

When Water is Coming from Your A/C

If water is coming from your refrigerated air conditioning system, it can cause concern but it’s usually not a serious issue. Today’s refrigerated air systems may contain an indoor component as well as the outdoor component. An evaporator coil is usually in the indoor...
How to Drain Your Water Heater

How to Drain Your Water Heater

Water heaters are underappreciated appliances in our homes. You turn on a faucet and get instant hot water, but you might not consider the maintenance that will help improve the lifepspan of your water heater. Water heaters that aren’t maintained can be the cause of...