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Polybutylene Piping in Rio Rancho: A Homeowner’s Guide
Polybutylene Piping in Rio Rancho: What Homeowners Need to Know If you live in Rio Rancho and your home was built in the 1980s or 1990s, your plumbing system might be hiding a costly secret. During this booming construction period, many builders used polybutylene...
5 Signs of a Refrigerant Leak and What to Do
5 Signs of a Refrigerant Leak and What to Do Your air conditioner has been running all day, but your home still feels uncomfortably warm. You check the thermostat again, wondering if something’s wrong with the settings. The problem might not be your thermostat at...
Why Air Conditioners Use Refrigerant Instead of Water
Why Do We Use Refrigerant and Not Water? Have you ever wondered: why do we use refrigerant and not water in modern air conditioning systems? It’s a great question. After all, some cooling systems, often called evaporative coolers or swamp coolers, do use water. These...
Why Is My Furnace Smoking? Top 5 Causes & What to Do
A Smoking Furnace Is a Bad Sign Seeing smoke coming out of your furnace is alarming, and for good reason. It’s a wake-up call that something might be seriously wrong. While the cause could be minor, it could also point to a serious problem that affects your heating...
Expert Mobile Home HVAC and Plumbing Solutions | First Rate PHC
Expert Mobile Home HVAC & Plumbing Services in Albuquerque If you own a mobile home, you already know how hard it can be to find the right help when something goes wrong. You may face plumbing problems like leaks or clogged drain pipes, or HVAC issues such as poor...
7 Signs You Need a Humidifier in Your New Mexico Home
7 Signs You Should Install a Humidifier in Your New Mexico Home Living in New Mexico means dealing with some of the driest air in the country. While the desert landscapes and sunny skies are beautiful, dry air takes a toll on your body and home. If you're considering...
When Is Ductless Better Than Central Air?
When to Choose Ductless Air Systems Over Central Air? Most homeowners automatically think a central air conditioning system is their only option when it comes to cooling their home. But what if I told you that ductless mini split systems, also known as mini splits,...
Should You Repair or Replace Your Furnace?
Should You Repair or Replace Your Furnace? Your furnace starts making strange noises in the middle of winter. Or maybe it’s not heating your home evenly anymore. Suddenly, you’re confronted with a daunting question every homeowner fears: should you repair or replace...