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.
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.
When you have a plumbing problem, the best thing to do is call the experts at Affordable Service Plumbing and Heating. Our experienced plumbing professionals can fix your problem and get things running smoothly again - quickly and affordably. However, some plumbing issues require some quick thinking on your part to assure things don’t get out of hand - for example, an overflowing toilet. What should you do if you’re faced with this disaster? Following these steps first, may make a big difference in the outcome.
In today’s world dominated by the Internet of Things, almost anything you can imagine can be accessed via smartphone or a WiFi connection. From personal devices to kitchen appliances, smart electronics are making life easier. One smart device that is making people’s lives easier is the thermostat. “Smart” thermostats can be controlled with a WiFi connection on your phone or from another device. In fact, some of the smartest thermostats don't require you to take action at all, they learn from previous settings and adjust themselves. If you haven't yet upgraded to a Smart thermostat, let the Affordable Service team show you a few benefits of making this change.
We've all experienced it, that awful moment when your bathroom or kitchen sink is clogged up, and there's just no movement to drain the water. While Affordable Service is always available to help with your plumbing needs, it’s worth a few do-it-yourself attempts to unclog the sink first.
When you’re facing a problem with your HVAC unit, your first thought is probably to get the issue fixed as quickly and cheaply as possible.
If there is one thing that nearly everyone can agree on, it is that paying big utility bills is no fun. As the last warm days of summer end and fall begins, there will come a time that the furnace gets cranked up to keep you and your family warm.
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The drains in your sinks and tubs are simple and complex all at once. While the basic idea of drains is simple, when you begin looking at the contraption, you’ll find there are unexpected complexities.
The last days of summer are here and that means it’s time to begin preparing for fall and winter. Is your HVAC unit ready? Here at Affordable Service Plumbing and HVAC, we want to make sure you’ll stay warm and comfortable during the cooler months ahead. We’ve put together a few quick tips to help you prepare.
When you are experiencing a plumbing emergency, the best thing you can do is get in touch with an expert from Affordable Service Plumbing and Heating as soon as you possibly can. However, there are a few additional steps you can take that may protect your home or business to mitigate the situation. We’ve gathered a few tips to guide you through this stressful situation.
As a homeowner, you likely already know that maintaining your air conditioning system is important. However, there is more to this process than just changing your filter regularly.
