Your furnace has a ton of working parts that rely on one another for the whole machine to operate. Some of those components are critical to performance, meaning the furnace will break down if that part isn’t working properly. Others? They’re still important, but your...
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How Often Do You Need Your Sump Pump Serviced?
Your sump pump is the unsung hero of your home. It keeps the basement dry, relieves pressure off the foundation, but it doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Which begs the question: how much does your sump pump need to be serviced, anyway? As providers of plumbing...
Watch Out for These 3 Problems During AC Installation
Your air conditioner’s most important day is the one that it’s installed. But the problem is, an installation has so many steps to it that sometimes you can get worried about how it’s going. While we ensure every AC installation in Rio Rancho, NM, we know it can still...
Uh-Oh, Your AC Won’t Turn Off? Here’s What to Do
Your air conditioner receives a signal from the thermostat, and then it acts based on what the reading is. Think of your thermostat as the brain, and the air conditioner as the muscles–your brain has to talk to your muscles to tell them when to do something. When your...
10 Most Common AC Repair Calls
Your air conditioner can run into a lot of problems, but it’s running perfectly about 99% of the time. Well, we’re here to help with that other 1%. If you need air conditioning repair in Rio Rancho, NM, it could be for one or more of the reasons on this list. Let’s...
Benefits of a Water Softener System for Your Home
Ever heard the term “hard water” before? It might apply to that water you have coming out of your faucet right now. If you don’t know if you have hard water or not, look at your dishes, sink, and fixtures. Is there a white, scaly buildup on them? If so, you could...
These Smells Shouldn’t Be Coming From Your Furnace
Your furnace is supposed to warm your house, and while that may come with a few whiffs of heat or burning dust every now and again, it shouldn’t be described as an “odor.” If there’s a rotten smell coming from your furnace, it’s not normal. If you need furnace repair...
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...