With the busy schedules so common today, it is easy to take for granted simple things at home, such as the convenience of water flowing freely on demand from the tap. But if you pay attention to how your family uses water, it’s possible you’ll discover that this precious resource is being wasted. Here are some conservation tips we’ve put together at Affordable Service Plumbing and Heating to help you conserve more water at home.
“Hard water” refers to water that is rich in minerals, something that is common in New Mexico. While minerals may sound like a good thing, water that is full of minerals can be difficult to work with when it comes to cleaning, laundry, and even showering. Here’s a look at what hard water is, why it’s so problematic, and how Affordable Service Plumbing and Heating LLC can help!
Affordable Service Plumbing, Heating, AC and Electric has been serving the plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical needs of Albuquerque metro area and Rio Rancho residents and businesses for over 30 years. Even though we’ve grown quite a bit since our beginning in 1986, we are still family-owned and operated, and have maintained that small, local company mentality. When you’re looking for a qualified plumber or HVAC technician to help you with repairs, maintenance, installation or a major project in your home, contact a local company like Affordable Service, we care.
When it comes to plumbing, many homeowners know a thing or two about how to make some repairs themselves. For every needed upgrade or repair, there are at least a hundred YouTube how-to-videos or Pinterest tutorials, and while the feeling of accomplishment you get from doing something yourself is satisfying, there are some things that are best handled by trained and experienced professionals. Here’s a quick guide to plumbing situations you can handle yourself, and plumbing situations where it’s best to call in Affordable Service Plumbing and Heating.
When reviewing your bills each month, you may be dismayed to see energy usage and costs steadily increasing over time. Affordable Service Plumbing and Heating can sympathize. We are always looking for ways to make our homes energy efficient and we appreciate it when customers share this goal. Families interested in reducing their carbon footprint need to know that increased utility bills can sometimes be an indicator that the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system in their home has grown dirty and simply requires cleaning.
The initial installation of your heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems in your New Mexico home was undoubtedly an investment. The professionals at Affordable Service Plumbing and Heating want you to know that you will get a better return on this investment when you have a licensed technician perform maintenance on all HVAC components in your home at least once a year.
Whether you own and manage a business with frequent customers, or if it’s just you and your employees in an office, 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 plumbing systems. When you run into plumbing problems in your store or office, you still need everything to function as usual during business hours. That’s why Affordable Service Plumbing and Heating is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
When the temperature plummets during New Mexico winter, it’s natural to expect your home’s heating system to kick in and immediately start delivering warm air. But if you were rewarded with a blast of cold air instead, you’d be right to be upset. Technicians at Affordable Service Heating and Cooling frequently get calls from anxious homeowners reporting this problem. They’re frantic that their HVAC system is broken when they need it the most. To ease your mind, here are common reasons why your heater could be blowing cold air. In some cases, you may be able to fix the problem yourself!
Although your kitchen sink’s garbage disposal may be a powerful grinding device, it cannot accommodate everything you throw at it. At Affordable Service, we get calls all of the time about broken garbage disposals, so to save our customers some headaches, here are things you should never, ever put down the garbage disposal!
When winter rolls around, family and guests are coming and going so frequently that your entrance seems like a revolving door. Don’t waste energy by letting heat escape outdoors. At Affordable Service Plumbing and Heating, we often hear from customers wondering what they can do to lower their utility bills. Here are some tips we’ve compiled to help you conserve energy this winter.
There’s nothing worse than waking up in the morning to a cold shower. Like any appliance, a hot water heater will have to be replaced at some point, so look for the signs it’s time to replace your water heater before it breaks down! At Affordable Service, we work with thousands of New Mexico residents who have experienced issues with their water heaters, so we know what to look for.
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If you’re like many pet owners, you view your animal companion as part of the family. But what if you discover someone in your family has allergies? At Affordable Service Plumbing and Heating, we often hear from our customers asking about keeping the air free of allergens. If you own a pet and have noticed symptoms of allergies in your family, it might be time to change your air filter, or consider getting your air ducts cleaned.
If you have experience in plumbing, HVAC or electrical, you might have what it takes to join the Affordable Service Plumbing and Heating, LLC. team. We are currently looking to hire experienced plumbers and HVAC specialists. We offer a signon bonus of $1500 and a career with Affordable Service, a local, family-owned company that provides excellent benefits.
No one likes a cold shower – especially during the winter! But, unfortunately, sometimes problems with your water heater can lead to problems like leaks, noise, discolored water, and a shortage of hot water! At Affordable Service Plumbing and Heating, we regularly conduct maintenance on water heaters for our customers in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. Use our handy checklist below to determine if your water heater needs a checkup - before the cold showers become a problem!
Winter heating can be expensive, especially if your system could be working more efficiently. With these tips from the caring experts at Affordable Service Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, you can save energy and money on your bills this year.
