Omaha’s Home Service Blog: Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical Tips & Insights from the Experts

Summer is finally here and with it, so is the heat! Sizzling temperatures are great for trips to the pool or picnics at the park, but no one wants to step inside their home after a long, hot summer day and find their thermostat running as high as mother nature. AC systems need annual maintenance [...]

While booking a drain inspection may not be your favorite home service call, it could be one of the most informative. Unlike surface-level home inspections, a comprehensive drain inspection gives your drainage expert visibility into the hundreds of feet of critical plumbing and pipes that lie just below the surface of your yard. Whether you’re [...]

These days, it seems like every storm comes with a power surge or outage. Whether it’s an early summer rainstorm or a mid-winter cold snap, Omaha homeowners can hardly go a season without having to dig for flashlights—and reset every clock. If you feel like power surges and power losses are becoming increasingly common during [...]

Nothing zaps the fun out of homeownership faster than a faulty electric panel, flickering lights, or an electrical fire. Yet, millions of homes across the country have old wiring, improper electrical distribution, and dangerous lighting equipment— triggering nearly 50,000 home fires a year. Whether your home is a charming old build with less-than-quaint electrical quirks, [...]

Hi Burton, In the last big storm, our power was knocked out for several hours. That got me thinking, should we consider getting a whole house generator? If we only have a couple of storms a year, is it really worth the price? Amped Up Anthony Dear Anthony, That’s a great question. Seems like every [...]

One of the fastest (and easiest!) ways to give your home an instant update is to modernize your electrical systems. And no… we’re not talking about putting in a flatscreen TV that drops down into a bookcase, or installing heated floors! While these kinds of system upgrades are luxurious, they’re less than practical for most [...]

When it comes to major leaks, early detection is key. That’s why, here in Omaha, we install an HVAC leak detection system for free every time we replace a customer’s HVAC unit. And for at-risk plumbing and appliances (like washing machines and ice makers) we always recommend customers place a small leak alarm in hard-to-see [...]