FRED'S BLOG

10 Things You Should Never Flush Down Your Toilet

Average toilets can manage natural waste and a reasonable amount of toilet paper, but flushing other items can lead to expensive plumbing emergencies. Everything else, from kitty litter to paper towels, can have trouble passing through a home’s pipes — often leading...

Ways To Lower Home Humidity

Summer days can be stifling when you are dealing with high humidity in your home. Not only can it cause discomfort, but humidity can also lead to the growth of mold and excess condensation that can cause damage to your home. It can also be the root cause of...

Why You Should Hire a Plumbing Professional to Install a Water Heater

Water heaters are some of the most important appliances in our home. Without the efficiency of water heaters, we would have to manually heat our water in order to effectively wash our clothes, take hot showers, and clean our dishes. Additionally, water heaters promote...

Ways to Lower Your A/C Costs This Summer

Are you dreading the warm weather and higher costs of running your A/C system that comes with it? Taking the time to summer-proof your home can save you hundreds of dollars in unnecessary energy use. By paying closer attention to your home, you can find a number of...

How to Improve Water Pressure in Your Home

If you’re dealing with low water pressure throughout your home, it’s time to invest in low-maintenance ways to get it back. From a weak stream of faucet water to an unsatisfying flow of water in the shower, low water pressure impacts more than just a few...

Prevent Costly Repairs with These Monthly HVAC Maintenance Tips

Neglecting your HVAC unit can be a costly mistake. With regular attention, you can ensure your unit is in peak condition and free of any problems. If problems do occur, catching them in a timely manner can prevent further damage which can prolong the life of your HVAC...

What Causes a Sewer Line Backup — and How to Prevent It

Thanks to modern engineering, it’s easy to transport waste from our houses to an external municipal sewer line. Each home has its own sewer system that is designed to prevent water from flowing in the wrong direction after we flush the toilet, take a shower, or wash...

How Your HVAC Unit Can Alleviate Allergies

Allergy season is here, and your HVAC system can play a key role in alleviating your symptoms. To help you and your family mitigate sniffling and sneezing, ensure you’re taking these steps to get the best quality air in your home.  Change Your Filters Regularly Air...

5 Ways Hard Water Affects Your Plumbing System

While there is nothing inherently harmful in hard water, it does not taste good — and can negatively affect your plumbing system. Why? Because hard water contains minerals with a high concentration of magnesium and calcium from limestone, chalk, or marble deposits....

Spring Checklist for Your HVAC System

Spring is on its way! Make sure to include your HVAC system on your spring cleaning checklist. Inspecting your system before the summer heat will have you better prepared for warmer weather and increase the lifespan of your system.   Change Your Air Filter Air...