“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
Help! Why Is My Garbage Disposal Clogged? Did you know Black Friday is the busiest day of the year for plumbers? 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
Winter Energy Saving Tips to Save You Money Nashville winters always mean colder weather, and one thing's for sure, your HVAC system will get a workout. If you’re like many local homeowners you have at least some sort of winter weather home maintenance routine. Maybe you seal drafty windows in a
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
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
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
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
