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Warmer weather is just around the corner and if this is your first summer in our drier climate, you may be wondering if you should shut off your furnace pilot light. There are just a few things to ask yourself before you decide. Our experienced and knowledgeable technicians at Affordable Service Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Electric have a few things you may want to consider first:

Owning a home is an exciting time for first-time homebuyers! Unlike renting an apartment, when things break it’s entirely up to you to fix, but maintaining the things you own also creates a sense of accomplishment. Affordable Service Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Electric have some tips that will help keep your HVAC system working efficiently!

When you combine water, oxygen, and metal, eventually you are going to see corrosive wear on your water heater. This happens mostly at the connections, the piping, and occasionally on the top of the water heater itself. Water heaters are actually designed to prevent corrosion through a number of different methods: the interior of the tank is glass-lined, there is an air valve that allows for a cushion but does not actually allow air inside the tank itself, and of course- the sacrificial anode rod; the rods entire purpose is to draw the corrosion so that the rod corrodes and not the tank itself.

Affordable Service Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Electric recommends that anytime you see any type of corrosion on your water heater, it's very important to call and have one of our knowledgeable technicians come out and take a look for you.

We’ve covered the do’s and don’ts of your garbage disposal, but let's talk about how you can change out your garbage disposal. No amount of taking care of your garbage disposal can prolong the life of it, and changing out your garbage disposal isn’t as daunting as it may seem. Affordable Service Plumbing, Heating, A/C, and Electric gathered step-by-step instructions from our technicians so that you can do it safely and correctly the first time you do it. Remember, if changing out your garbage disposal is something you don’t want to do, that is why we exist! Call Affordable Service today and one of our technicians will gladly help you.

Has it come time to replace the toilets in your home? Affordable Service Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Electric are often called to homes to help install new toilets. A lot of new toilets that we install are actually comfort height toilets.

A lot of newer, modern homes can feature radiant heating or you may be thinking of adding it in throughout your home as a way to reduce your energy bill during the winter months. There are several reasons a homeowner may decide against one option and install the other. Affordable Service Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Electric services home for radiant heat repairs and can give you enough information to determine whether it’s a good addition to your home, the operating cost, and the difference between forced air and radiant heating.

Are you aware that there are steps you can take throughout the year to ensure you are doing the most to prevent plumbing disasters from striking your home unexpectedly? Affordable Service Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Electric has been around the block a time or two and we have seen more disasters than we can tell you, and have several tips you can include in your routine to keep your home safe! Make time to inspect:

Finding a nest of rodents in your HVAC system brings a wave of concerns to mind. You are more likely to find rodents in your home and HVAC system during the colder months because they are seeking warmth, and your heating system will provide just that. Affordable Service Plumbing, Heating, A/C, and Electric has a few tips that will help prevent a costly and unexpected expense that these pesky critters can cause. There are two main concerns that come to our mind when we have a resident that has called us in to fix their system:

One of the worst things to come home to is soggy carpet and water continuing to flood your home. Affordable Service Plumbing, Heating, A/C, and Electric have dealt with emergency water damage calls for over 30 years and can safely offer these tips to make sure your home doesn’t sustain more damage while you wait for our skilled technicians to come out.

Did you know that it’s important to make sure that your air conditioning unit is properly protected after switching from cool air to your heater? Affordable Service Plumbing, Heating, A/C, and Electric has learned a few tricks and tips along the way that helps prevent damage. In the winter, snow accumulation, falling ice, and debris are a few of the more common occurrences that can cause damage. Often, this damage isn’t seen until it’s time to turn your unit on in the Spring.