What is a BTU?

What is a BTU?

The abbreviation of BTU is short for British Thermal Unit which is a unit of measurement for the energy needed to heat or to cool. Technically, it’s the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree, measured in Fahrenheit. Air...
Saving Money While Natural Gas Prices Increase

Saving Money While Natural Gas Prices Increase

Natural Gas prices are set to increase significantly this year, and Affordable Service Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioner, and Electric have some money-saving tips you can use to keep your hard-earned money in your pocket while staying warm! The EIA (the U.S. Energy...

What Is A Recirculation Pump?

Have you noticed when you turn the hot water on to your faucet that it can take several seconds or even minutes to become hot? The wait for hot water that should be almost instant is a massive waste of water, especially since we live in the desert. A recirculation...
Heating System Checkup

Heating System Checkup

Are you aware that your heating system needs to have an annual inspection? Affordable Service Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Electric offer just that! Yearly inspections of your furnace help to extend its life and prevent or find damage before it becomes a...