What Size Water Heater Do I Need? How to Choose a New Water Heater
Does your water heater go unnoticed? In an ideal situation, when it’s functioning well, that’s what happens. Unlike our stoves and washing machines, we don’t need to physically view and operate the hot water heater to experience its benefits. Although hot water is an essential part of our year-round home comfort, we have little reason […]
Read moreWhat Does a Water Softener Do? And How to Know If You Need One
What is hard water? As a homeowner, you’ve probably heard this term, but how do you know what it is or if you have it? Common signs of hard water are a white buildup on your fixtures, dry itchy skin, soap scum lining your tub and spots on your dishes. If you notice these symptoms, […]
Read moreHome Modifications for Aging in Place: Safe Bathroom Remodeling Options for Seniors
Aging in place provides benefits to seniors, but also to their families. The phrase, “aging in place,” refers to seniors who can meet their needs in the privacy and comfort of their space — whether that space is their own home, a family member’s home, or a new home of their own — while maintaining […]
Read moreTips for Controlling Your Home’s Humidity
Table of Contents Do You Have Excessive Humidity in Your Home? | Why Is Your House So Humid? | Benefits of Good Home Humidity Levels | How to Decrease Humidity in Your House | Things You Can Do Inside To Improve Humidity | Things You Can Do Outside To Improve Humidity Dealing with excessive humidity is not comfortable or […]
Read moreA Guide to Seasonal HVAC Maintenance
Whether you are in the heat of summer or the dead of winter, a well-functioning HVAC system is essential for staying comfortable. Unfortunately, too many homeowners take their HVAC systems for granted, only addressing concerns when something goes wrong. That is a backward approach. It is less cost-effective and can have a big impact on […]
Read moreWhen to Upgrade Your Air Conditioning or Heating System
Heating and cooling systems are an essential part of being a Central Pennsylvania homeowner. Considering the seasonal climates in the region — with both cold winters and summer heat — having an efficient HVAC system is crucial if you are going to live comfortably. For more information, Call or click here: 717-689-4151 Contact Us However, […]
Read moreBeginner’s Guide to Plumbing: Answers to Common Plumbing Questions
For more information, Call or click here: 717-689-4151 Contact Us Home plumbing systems directly affect our comfort and safety. Whether you own or lease a residence or business, an understanding of basic plumbing is a benefit even if you’re a beginner. Basic plumbing knowledge helps you do five important things: Avoid bad situations Make better […]
Read moreShould You Get a Tankless Hot Water Heater?
For most homeowners, the water heater is an appliance that they rarely see and hope that they never have to replace. But that notion is just not realistic. Like all appliances, hot water heaters are subject to fatigue, corrosion and will eventually need to be replaced. If you have a tank-type water heater, the time […]
Read moreYour Winter Plumbing Guide
When winter hits, plumbing problems skyrocket. According to a 2014 study by the Insurance Information Institute, 22 percent of homeowner insurance claims pertain to damages caused by freezing and water disasters, with an average of $4,024 per claim. Likewise, Google search strings like “plumbing in the winter frozen pipes” are common during the colder months. Therefore, […]
Read more5 Most Common Plumbing Problems & How to Avoid Them
What Are The Most Common Plumbing Problems? The most common plumbing problems are clogged drains and toilets, leaky faucets and pipes, water heater issues, low water pressure, and a running toilet. Each of these issues requires a different solution that we will cover below. NEEED A PLUMBER?Call or click here:717-689-4151Contact Us You don’t realize how […]
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