Winter is coming, or depending on where you live, already here. In these cold times, it is critical to have a working and reliable furnace to keep your home warm. Ordinarily, most of your maintenance issues would have been addressed in the summer or fall, before you needed your heater. But, work, life, and family often derail the best-laid plans. Even the most diligent homeowner sometimes makes a mistake and can’t control external factors. Staying on top of furnace maintenance can help you keep it in great running condition. If your furnace is giving you problems, many quick fixes don’t require a professional. But, there are many that will need a professional’s experience and knowledge.

Most burst pipes aren’t like in the movies, with a flood of water knocking down walls and washing out the front door. Rather, burst pipes often start as small leaks. You may be wondering why a small leak is so bad. Leaks, even small ones, can result in serious damage to your home and to your plumbing pipes. They can cause mold, damage your drywall and floors, rust other pipes (resulting in more leaks), and cause substantial damage that could cost you thousands. In Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle, winter often causes freezing temperatures. Cold temps and plumbing leaks can result in even greater damage.

The heat pump is a popular alternative to traditional HVAC that can heat and cool homes and businesses. This equipment relies on the principles of air conditioning to provide both heating in the winter and cooling in the summer. Initially, heat pump use was limited to temperate climates. Now, advances in technology have made heat pumps available to homes and businesses everywhere.

Is your commercial furnace blowing cold air? If so, something is probably not working correctly. Aside from the fact that your tenants are likely going to be unhappy, you could also have furnace system problems like frozen pipes. The following will go over the reasons your furnace could be blowing cold air and what to do about it, including:

The bathroom is one of the most used rooms in your home and one of the few rooms that is equally used by all members of your family. Also, the bathroom is one of the dirtiest and most in need of maintenance. The last thing you or your family wants is a clogged or stinky plumbing fixture. These tips will help you keep your bathroom clean and your plumbing system running smooth.

Changing your HVAC filters can extend the life of your system, improve your health, and help deal with allergies, among other benefits. Doing this isn’t a cure-all for every ailment, but filters do fulfill an important and underappreciated role.

If you own a business or commercial property that uses an HVACR system, you may not have time to keep up with its maintenance on your own. This is why hiring a company is important. But, there are some things you can look out for before calling a company. The following are three of the most common issues your HVACR system may experience.

While you should call your local HVAC expert when you experience any heating or cooling issues, it is important to call the right one. Their skills do not always translate across all HVAC types. For example, you might have an expert or handyman that you rely on to fix your residential system. But, just because they may be a genius at keeping your home HVAC running doesn’t mean that they have the skills to maintain your commercial HVAC. This post will go over four key differences between residential and commercial systems so you can know who to call.

Backups and clogs are one of the biggest plumbing problems that can affect any building. The last thing your business or family needs is a bubbling toilet or clogged pipes. This post will go over some simple tips and tricks you can use to prevent backups and clogs.

The temperatures are changing, which means your HVAC and chiller systems will need to be maintained and shut down. Now is the time to think about giving your chiller unit a tune-up because it will not need to work as hard or as often. Many businesses put off tuning-up their chiller units, even during the fall season. But, this is the wrong approach. If your unit experiences a sudden shift in temperature, which is common in the Texas Panhandle, it may not be able to adjust well.