If you would like to save money on plumbing work, one option is to keep a set of plumbing tools at home so that you can perform some of the plumbing work yourself. It is important to know your limits so that you do not perform plumbing work that might do more harm than good. It is also important to have the right tools.
Channel Locks
One tool that is most often associated with plumbers is a plumber's wrench.
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Everyone wants to be able to warm or cool their house so that they're comfortable. If you're using fans and old-fashioned A/C units or an HVAC system, which uses ducts to carry the air to you, you may not be sure that you can or need to switch over to another system. However, ductless solutions might be better for your home and family. Here's why.
Cleaner Air
Unless you're having the duct interior spaces cleaned out regularly, dust particles and bacteria can build up; that bacteria and dust is blown out into your living spaces whenever you aren't using a ductless HVAC system.
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Leaky faucets happen from time and time, and they can be more than just annoying. Not only can the dripping water cause a rather obnoxious sound, but even a minor leak can cause a lot of wasted water, which isn't good for the environment or for your monthly water bill. Luckily, there are a few steps that you can follow to help you prevent sink faucets from leaking.
Make Sure Faucets are Installed Properly
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A furnace that runs for a minute (or two), stops briefly, and then restarts only to repeat the cycle is said to be short-cycling. A short-cycling furnace wastes energy and doesn't produce the necessary heat to keep the house comfortable. Various things can cause a furnace to short-cycle, but these two are the most common causes:
Restricted Airflow
Efficient airflow is necessary not only to help the furnace to heat up the house but also to keep the furnace within its operating temperatures.
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When your air conditioner is not functioning properly, it can make it quite miserable for those who are living inside. Thankfully, there are HVAC contractors out there who have been trained and are certified to deal with a variety of air conditioning repairs. This article is going to discuss 3 signs that your air conditioning needs to be repaired.
The Air Isn't Cool
One sign that you may need to contact an HVAC contractor to come in and repair your air conditioning unit is if it is no longer putting off cold air.
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