First Rate Plumbing Heating and Cooling Inc Blog
What Are the Signs of a Water Softener Not Working?
Water softeners don’t last forever. They’re often one of the most neglected parts of your home despite how helpful and functional they are. Maybe you grew up with city water on tap that didn’t need a water softener, or you just don’t think about your softening system...
3 Signs Your Furnace is Starting to Fail
You turn on your furnace, notice the thermostat isn’t dropping (or is dropping slowly), and don’t feel as cozy as normal. No, you’re not going crazy—you’re noticing a change in your furnace’s efficiency. But how do you know if you need HVAC service in Rio Rancho, NM...
The 50% Rule for Replacing Your Heater
Did you know that there’s a way to tell whether it’s worth it to repair your heater or not? There’s a rule that the HVAC industry unofficially follows. You can find it referenced just about everywhere, and it directly relates to your repair costs. Heater replacement...
Most Common Furnace Problems and How to Deal With Them
You turn your thermostat to heat, walk away without a second thought, but then you realize that your home isn’t heating up. In fact, you can’t even hear your furnace kick on at all. It looks like you’ve run into a problem, and there’s no clear sign of what it is....
Benefits of Tankless Water Heaters: Is it Time to Switch?
It’s great to have a supply of hot water sitting in a tank at the ready, but what if you could have seemingly endless hot water without the tank running cold? That’s exactly what tankless water heaters are designed to do. Instead of paying to keep a boiler on all day...
It’s Time for Heating Maintenance
We never truly appreciate how hard our heater works to keep our home comfortable until it goes out. It’s best to prevent that from happening with annual maintenance. When was the last time your heater had a wellness check? With cold weather fast approaching, your...
Is Professional Drain Cleaning Worth the Cost?
It’s a simple question but one that might seem more complicated the more you think about it. Several things feel “worth it” to different people. Movie buffs think a niche streaming subscription is worth the cost, while artists think an easel and a variety of...
Is My AC Leaking Refrigerant?
Air conditioners use refrigerant to help cool air as it comes into the system. This isn’t like fuel, though. Rather, the coolant moves through the coils and easily works to cool down the air. It’s not depleted but continues to work over and over again. It is possible...