A One Degree Difference Creates Savings
When you're looking to create savings on your monthly energy bill, consider that nearly 50% of the energy consumption is to provide heating and cooling, according to the Department of Energy. All the other energy uses (lights, appliances, TVs, etc) make up the rest. So, if you changed...
Corrosion of Plumbing Lines
Having a pipe break in your home isn’t just inconvenient, it can be an extremely expensive plumbing line problem if water damage has occurred. One of the biggest reasons plumbing fails is corrosion, which occurs when different metals meet and create an electrolytic environment. Simply...
Examine Your Water Heater
Your water heater may be perking along quite nicely, but there are hidden issues that you need to examine and take very seriously. Some you might address yourself; some may need the help of the experts at Affordable Service Plumbing and HVAC. Let's start at the top of the tank. Examine...
Rebates for Saving Water in Rio Rancho
Rebates and incentives on water, which is a precious commodity, are helpful for responsible homeowners wanting to know what they can do to help conserve this resource! The city of Rio Rancho makes it easier for homeowners to do their part, by offering some great incentives! At Affordable...
Keeping Your AC Working Efficiently
New Mexico summers can make you lose your cool, literally and Affordable Service wants to help keep your AC working efficiently. When our daytime temperatures reach the 90 degree mark, and especially when they tip over the 100 degree level, we really know the summer heat has arrived....
What Type of AC Service Do I Need?
Now that it’s getting a little warmer out, you are probably starting to wonder 'what type of AC service do I need?' and you are probably ready to turn on your air conditioner! In New Mexico, the summers can get reach the 90’s so you definitely want to make sure your swamp cooler or...
Water Use Restrictions in New Mexico
In a state plagued by drought, The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority has put water restrictions into place to help ensure that we protect this precious resource as a community. As the warmer weather sets in, New Mexicans must pay closer attention to their water...
Why Trust a Local Family-Owned Plumbing and HVAC Company
Affordable Service Plumbing, Heating, AC and Electric has been serving the plumbing, HVAC and electrical needs of Albuquerque and Rio Rancho and earning their trust for over 30 years. Even though we’ve grown quite a bit since our beginning in 1986, we are still family-owned and operated,...
When to DIY and When to Call Affordable Service
When it comes to plumbing, many homeowners know a thing or two about how to DIY but do they know when it's time to call Affordable Service? For every needed upgrade or repair, there are at least a hundred YouTube how-to-videos or Pinterest tutorials, and while the feeling of...
Pay Less to Stay Comfortable
When reviewing your bills each month, you may be dismayed to see energy usage and costs steadily increasing over time when you should pay less to stay comfortable. Affordable Service Plumbing and Heating can sympathize. We are always looking for ways to make our homes energy efficient...
Benefits of HVAC Inspections and Cleaning
The initial installation of your HVAC system in your New Mexico home was undoubtedly an investment and something you should have regular inspections and cleaning for. The professionals at Affordable Service Plumbing and Heating want you to know that you will get a better return on this...
Commercial Plumbing Projects
Whether you own and manage a business with frequent customers, or if it’s just you and your employees in an office, commercial plumbing problems are bound to come up. Just as in the home, clogged toilets, hot water problems, or leaky pipes are common issues, even in commercial...