Mini Splits for Warm Rooms
Mini-split systems, sometimes called ductless air conditioners, are great additions to homes that have a room or two that just don’t seem to cool. A mini-split may be an ideal solution to a south-facing room, a sunroom, a backyard casita, or a garage used as a hobby room or additional...
Duct Cleaning for Better Air Quality
Within a few weeks, you’ll likely turn on your swamp cooler or refrigerated air system as our New Mexico days warm up. That means blowing air through the ductwork, which may not have had airflow since last fall when you changed from cooling to heating. When you first start up the swamp...
Allergies? Air Purification Can Help
Air purifiers are designed to work by removing pollutants in the air, such as dust, pollen, smoke and pet dander. If you live near roadways with heavy traffic, some purifiers include carbon filters to help capture gases. Indoor air quality (IAQ) in your home or business can be improved...
Swamp Cooler Efficiencies
Well, it’s that time of the year to start thinking about the cooling season with the start-up of your swamp cooler. The experts at Affordable Service Plumbing, Heating, A/C, and Electric have some tips to help make your swamp cooler run well and cool more efficiently—but please be safe...
The Importance of Maintaining Your Water Heater
Throughout the year, water heaters provide a service and level of comfort to their owners on a daily basis. With this much use it is expected that, over time, maintenance will be required. Flushing and draining is all that is needed to take care of your water heater, whether it is...
Benefits of Service Agreements
Service agreements, or service maintenance contracts, can be helpful to homeowners, both for the routine maintenance they offer as well as other benefits. When you take out a service agreement with Affordable Service Plumbing, Heating, A/C and Electric, it covers the twice-annual...
Love Your Home
Traditionally, many homeowners “move up”, selling their first home and upgrading to something with more square footage or nicer attributes. Today, as interest rates hover in the 6-7% range, there’s less willingness for homeowners to take on a mortgage payment with more interest and less...
What To Do When Your Dishwasher Starts To Smell
Dishwashers are a great appliance around the house, but like all other household appliances, they require maintenance. Your dishwasher helps simplify after-dinner cleanup, which is why regular cleanings are recommended. If you notice a foul smell coming from your dishwasher, there are...
Understanding Air Filter Types
With Spring right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about your HVAC system. Many homeowners don’t realize that the air filter is an important part of your home HVAC system. The experts at Affordable Service in Rio Rancho are here to help you better understand air filters and...
How to Remove Hard Water Buildup in The Toilet
If you live in New Mexico, you know that hard water can be an issue. Hard water can be tough on surfaces, but hard water buildup is not pretty to look at, either. The experts at Affordable Service are here with tips on removing hard water buildup, specifically in your toilet. When water...
The Most Common Plumbing Emergencies
Owning a home means learning all the responsibilities that come with it. Specifically, when it comes to plumbing, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. The experts at Affordable Service in Rio Rancho are here to educate you on the most common plumbing emergencies. Leaky Fixtures:...
Keep The Winter Woes Away From Your HVAC System
Winter has arrived in New Mexico. With that being said, winter weather can be pretty unpredictable. Whether you own a furnace, multipurpose system, or heat pump, preparing your HVAC system for extremely cold weather is imperative. The Affordable Service team is here to help you prepare...