How to Drain Your Water Heater, and Why? Water heaters fulfill a critical function in your McAllen home, but like any appliance, they do not last forever. However, you can prolong the life of your water heater dramatically by draining it once a year. What Is This Sediment? Over time, minerals, sand, dirt and grit build…
Details5 Ways to Combat the Spread of the Flu in Your Home Flu season is in full force, and while it might be going around, it doesn't mean you need to deal with it. In fact, there are several different ways you can combat the spread of flu within your own McAllen house. Whether you…
DetailsThe Latest Toilet Technologies In many ways, toilets have changed very little over the decades. However, even if most people in McAllen have been pretty satisfied with how their toilets operate, researchers have in recent years managed to come up with some pretty impressive changes. Increased efficiency when it comes to water usage, new ways…
DetailsWhat Are Some Energy Saving Strategies For Your HVAC System? Your HVAC System Not every HVAC system has both heating and cooling capabilities, but some people have a unit that can both heat and cool their McAllen home. It’s more convenient to have heating and cooling in one unit because it’s less costly than having…
DetailsPlumbers Recommended Technique of How to Unclog a Sink When a sink is clogged, many people call a McAllen plumber to solve the problem. While in some cases a plumber's skills may be needed, in many situations there may be another solution. In an effort to help people solve their clogging problems, many plumbers today…
DetailsFive Easy Ways to Cut Water Usage Water is a crucial utility in our day to day lives. Although many McAllen families have access to water, it becomes a burden paying the water bill sometimes. Therefore, measures need to get established with the goal of cutting water usage. It not only saves some bucks but…
Details5 Sources of Major Pollutants that Ruin Your Home's Air Quality You may think of pollution as an outdoor hazard, but the truth is that the air inside your McAllen home can be over twice as polluted as outdoor air. Learn about the major sources of indoor air pollution to keep your home and family…
DetailsHow Does Radiant Heating Differ From Other Heating Systems? Radiant heating is gaining in popularity throughout the country due to its ability to heat your McAllen home better than other traditional methods. There are several heat distribution methods for radiant heating that includes hydronic, electric, radiators and panels that are mounted on the wall and…
DetailsThe Top 5 Plumbing Myths Plumbing problems are unavoidable. No matter how diligent a McAllen homeowner might be, there are problems that arise. Sadly, a host of homeowners end up falling victim to believing myths. Myth, Legend, and Other Dangerous Ideas People who are not versed in plumbing or home improvement-related matters might prescribe to…
DetailsBurning Furnace Smell When a furnace is turned on and begins emitting strong smells in your McAllen home, it's a clear indication that something is wrong. However, because there can be many different reasons behind the smell, there can also be numerous kinds of smells as well. While some smells may be very foul in…
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