There are a lot of things that can cause an indoor flood, including: Heavy rain A burst pipe Sewer backup But another common cause of indoor floods is the storage tank water heater, which can flood your basement or a large portion of your home. Common Causes of a Water Heater Flood A
If your air conditioning is running all the time—or frequently cycles on and off—schedule a service appointment with a trusted HVAC repair contractor as soon as possible. If the source of the problem isn’t identified and corrected the result will be: Wasted energy and dramatically higher
Flood warnings and flash flood warnings have become increasingly commonplace in Nashville and the rest of Middle Tennessee. And countless area residents have experienced flooding in and around their homes, with the Cumberland River, Harpeth River, Browns Creek, and the other creeks that wind through
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It’s an old axiom that’s certainly apt when it comes to preventing frozen pipes, which can rupture or burst and cause extensive water damage that is costly to repair. Fortunately, extended periods of sub-freezing temperatures are relatively
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
