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 […]
Why Is My Toilet Running All The Time?
Nothing is worse than having someone use the toilet and within minutes of them flushing it’s clear that annoying running sound isn’t going to stop. This is a constant source of frustration as it’s a sound that’s hard to ignore. That means someone has to get up and “jiggle the handle” to hopefully get the […]
How You Can Keep Pipes From Freezing Up
The winter season brings with it a lot of things: cold weather, snow, and—most importantly—burst pipes. It’s not exactly surprising that pipes burst during the winter months; after all, it’s freezing outside! But what is surprising is how often this happens. In fact, according to one report, more than half of all burst pipes occur […]
Gas vs. Electric Heat
It’s that time of year again, and we’re in full-blown fall mode. Lots of things are really great about this season: cool mornings, pumpkin-spice everything, sweater weather, beautiful fall leaves. But you know what we don’t love? Coming home from work and it’s already dark outside. Ugh! And it might be time to reevaluate your heating needs. […]