To the average homeowner, plumbing and HVAC are two totally different specialties, and in many respects, they definitely are. After all, an HVAC technician tends to things relative to the heating and air conditioning systems in the house, while the plumber focuses on things related to water. However different the two professionals may seem, they do share some commonalities, and sometimes, the two seemingly different worlds do combine. This is why it is fairly easy to find an HVAC technician who is also a licensed plumber.

If you are spring cleaning your home, you should add your HVAC unit to your to-do list. This will help keep your unit running efficiently so it can keep you and your family cool this summer. Below are some tips on how you can do this to help you get started. Clean the HVAC Unit Before you do anything, turn the power off to your HVAC unit by turning off the circuit breaker that powers the unit.

Sure, having an air conditioner in your home will keep your home cooler. Did you know that it can also keep you healthier? Here are just some of the health benefits having a cooling unit in your home can afford you and the rest of your family. Allergy Control If someone in your home suffers from airborne allergies, having an A/C unit in your home can help. As the air from outside is pulled into the system, it is first cooled and then passes through a filter before it is sent back into your home.

If you have recently purchased a new home, then you want to go around the house and the property to ensure you are making it as comfortable and secure as possible for you and everyone else in the household. Here are some of the additions and changes you may want to consider making to your new home: Consider putting in double-paned windows If the house currently has only single-paned windows, then it can cause you to have a more difficult time regulating the temperature inside your home.

In many parts of the country, warm weather has already arrived, bringing with it the need for cold drinks, sun shades, and getting your air conditioner running for the season. Since your air conditioner sat over the winter and collected debris, it is important to prepare it for use by cleaning it inside and out. Here are some tips to help you clean your air conditioner unit and get it ready for summer's use.

When the outside temperature starts to drop, the feeling of your furnace pumping warm air into your home can feel great. What you need to be concerned about is if that warm air is accompanied by an odor. It's a problem you should look into immediately, because it could be due to one of these 4 reasons. Dust That Is Burning When a furnace is not being used regularly, dust can easily gather inside the furnace where the main heating element is.

A gurgling sound in your kitchen followed by the sight of dirty water filling your sink is the stuff that nightmares are made of. When your sink fills with water from the drain, your first reaction might be to turn on the garbage disposal, but it could be the source of your problems. If you have water filling the sink, here is what you need to know.   What Is Causing It?

With the winter chill giving way to warmer temperatures, chances are you're getting your air conditioner ready to tackle the spring and summer heat ahead. The last thing you want is for your A/C system to suddenly cut out due to an unexpected malfunction. While there are plenty of reasons why your air conditioner could break down suddenly, there's a good chance it'll involve one of these three all-too-common causes.

Imagine running your air conditioner as usual, only for it to abruptly shut down without any warning. You try to turn it back on, but the AC unit still remains unresponsive. When you finally check the circuit breaker panel, you find the circuit breaker flipped to the "off" position. So you reset the breaker switch and turn your AC back on, only for the problem to happen again. To stop your air conditioner from triggering the circuit breaker panel's failsafes, you'll need to get to the bottom of the issue.

It may be the middle of winter, but sooner or later, you're going to need your air conditioner. Now is a good time to shake the cobwebs off your A/C unit and get it ready for the coming spring and summer months. The following offers an in-depth look at how you can prepare your home's A/C system. Make Sure the Outdoor Condenser Coil is Clean and Debris-Free Throughout the fall and winter months, leaves, branches, and other debris can migrate into the outdoor cabinet where the condenser coil resides.