Why Black Friday is the busiest day of the year for plumbers Help! My Garbage Disposal is Clogged Black Friday has a reputation for being the busiest shopping day of the year. It’s also the busiest day of the year for our plumbers, who typically spend most of the day unclogging garbage disposals
If you believe the Old Farmer’s Almanac, Nashville is in for a warmer winter and heavier precipitation than usual in 2018-2019. Whether or not you put stock in long-range almanac predictions, two things are certain. Winter always means colder weather, and your HVAC system will get a workout. If
When was the last time you thought about your water heater? If it’s not in plain view in your garage, chances are it’s been a while. Never mind that water heaters are the unsung heroes of our homes. If Nashville is hit with another extended, cold winter blast next year, you’ll enjoy every moment of
You probably don’t spend much time thinking about the coolant in your central air conditioning system. But the older your A/C unit, the more likely it is that it uses R22 refrigerant—aka Freon or HCFC22. For decades Freon was the industry standard for A/C refrigerant, but it is now being phased out
The last thing you expect from your faucets is gray, brown or rusty-looking water. Residential plumbing connects to city service or private wells, both of which should provide clean, clear water for your drinking glass, shower or washing machine. But no system is perfect. Contaminants can enter the
Until forty years ago a minority of Middle Tennessee homes were outfitted with some form of air conditioning. Today, most area homeowners consider air conditioning to be indispensable for getting through the dog days of summer, when average daily high temperatures in Nashville are near ninety
Finding a product on a hardware or supermarket shelf doesn’t make it safe to use. Have you ever read the warnings on a bottle of drain cleaner? Despite the benefits touted on the front side of almost any label, the back reveals that it’s one of the more dangerous chemicals in any home. For one,
At Jewell Mechanical, the vast majority of all central air conditioning service calls we receive are related to leaks. This shouldn’t be a surprise when you consider that there are at least 6 common reasons why your air conditioner might leak. Reasons include: A clogged air filter A cracked or
