Tag: saving money
Plumbers Insights – Our Christmas Gift to You
When you call a plumber it will cost you over $100 just to get us in the door. That’s an expense you don’t want to have to deal with in the weeks leading up to Christmas. So what we’ve decided to do is give you a few insights from our experienced staff that will allow […]
Why Zoning May Not Be the Best Option for Your Home
With humidity and temperatures on the rise each summer, it’s important to stay cool and hydrated. Your home may be difficult to cool down, especially if you live in the inland or desert areas of California. Luckily air conditioning, better known by the acronym AC, allows for the ventilation of cool, clean air throughout your […]
Bottled Water vs. In Home Filtration
Let’s talk about that bottle water that you’re drinking. Is it really a good investment? Does it really taste better than what you could get at home? Here are some things that you might not know: 40% of bottled waters are taken directly from a municipal water source. It’s basically tap water in a bottle. […]
Let’s Cut Your San Diego Water Usage Bill in Half
Water isn’t free, just check your bi-monthly water usage bill. The average water bill in San Diego can range from $75 to over $200 every two months depending on how large your family is. There are generally about $50 of water service related fees and the rest of the bill is based on usage. What […]
The Ductless Mini Split – Heating and Cooling for the 21st Century
If you are looking for a way to bring your heating and cooling into the 21st century, the ductless mini split might be exactly what you are looking for. It is a great solution for those of you who are putting on additions or looking for a way to turn a sun room into a […]
Summer Air Conditioning Costs Too High – Old Ductwork Could Be Blowing It For You
How old is your ductwork? No, really, it’s important to know. If your ducts were installed before energy efficiency was a key concern for home buyers (mid 1990s), your ducts could be leaking live a sieve. Ductwork used to be tossed in at the last minute and secured into place with a few metal screws. […]
Routine Maintenance
When you buy a new car, you’re looking for not only a car that looks great, but one that is durable, reliable, and in good mechanical condition. Whether you buy a top of the line luxury car off the lot, or a used sedan, you are going to get regular oil changes, tune-ups and part replacements at a […]
Identifying Common Plumbing Problems
In the way that flat tires and oil changes are a fact of life of vehicle ownership, plumbing problems are a side effect of having running water. The fact that major problems can be so damaging, expensive and time-consuming to fix leads people to either panic and call a plumber for every little thing or […]
A Question About Our Service
A gentleman from Accokeek Md. recently wrote to us and asked: I am unhappy with the company that I currently have a heating and A/C repair contract with. I was wondering if you offered contracts that for an annual fee provided a heating inspection in the fall and an A/C inspection in the spring and […]
Singing the Summertime A/C Bill Blues?
<![CDATA[ Don’t suffer through another month of sky-high electricity charges. If an overworked or an under-maintained air conditioning unit is to blame, take these hints and get a grip on that utility bill. Make sure that your filter is clean. Many people think that changing the filter or cleaning it twice a year is plenty […]
