Why Is My Tankless Water Heater Not Hot?
During the winter season, a nice hot shower is a perfect cure to a long cold day. There’s nothing worse than when you go to take that shower and find the water is cold. Tankless water heaters are meant to heat water quickly, so you don’t face issues like running out of hot water. What […]
Tips to Prevent Your Pipes from Freezing
When a cold winter’s night is approaching, it is a wise idea to consider if you should do something to prevent your pipes from freezing. While you might go many winters without getting a frozen pipe, a single burst will be enough to make you cautious every winter after. Pipe bursts from freezing are major […]
How To Make Your Garbage Disposal Fresh Again
Garbage disposals are one of the most common appliances in American kitchens. They help us dispose of food waste, which is a great help if you keep your kitchen clean and organized. But it can also be a bit of a mystery. It’s not always easy to know when something is wrong with your garbage […]
Dishwasher Not Draining? This Should Help
How can an appliance that is supposed to be so convenient be so frustrating? That’s probably what our clients in Santa Fe are thinking when they call us because their dishwasher isn’t draining. If you’ve already taken the step of running your dishwasher a second time, just in case it got cut off during the […]
How To Turn Off Your Water Heater
It might not seem like something as basic as turning off a water heater would be difficult. Many homeowners find themselves scratching their heads when trying to figure out what valves to turn! And because it varies based on whether your system is gas or electric, it can take a few extra steps to make […]
What Advantage You Get From Choosing Tankless Water Heaters
Since we all have to drink water and bathe in it, you might wonder how to get the most bang for your buck when it comes to your water system. The answer: a tankless water heater. Tankless water heaters are more expensive than their traditional counterparts, but they offer a number of advantages that can […]
The Surprising Ways That Plumbing Contributes To Your Everyday Health
Most of us take the readily available water in our homes for granted, whether it is for drinking, cooking, cleaning, or personal hygiene. You can access hot and cold water by simply turning on a tap. However, throughout history, how we receive water has often presented health risks, and continues to do so in many […]
The Dangers of Scalding Hot Water (and How To Prevent Scalds)
The risk of burns at home is higher than you might think. Most people have suffered a heat-related accident at home, often as a result of scalding hot water. Burns can be mild, or severe injuring more than one layer of skin. The painful site will either simply turn red, or can blister and become […]
Why Does My Hot Water Run Out So Quickly?
You know the scenario. You wake up in the morning, turn on the shower and your water is frigid cold. You stand there shivering waiting for it to heat up and it seems to take forever. Or maybe it’s just you. Maybe you’re last in line and the rest of your family has enjoyed a nice hot […]
What Is Aux Heat On My Thermostat?
Are you finding your Santa Fe home just doesn’t feel comfortable temperature-wise in the winter? Is your family constantly complaining about being too cold? If this sounds familiar, you might not be using your system effectively. If you’ve noticed the words “aux heat” on your digital thermostat, this might help with your thermostat settings. This […]