Omaha’s Home Service Blog: Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical Tips & Insights from the Experts
Stop HVAC Leaks with Burton’s Exclusive Built-In Technology
Every summer, we get dozens of calls that go something like this… “I’ve got water pooling around my HVAC unit. Help!” “I noticed a bad smell coming from my HVAC closet. Then I realized water had been seeping into the walls for weeks. Mold is growing everywhere!” “We just got home from a trip and [...]
Homeowner Hacks: How to Flush Your Water Heater
Chances are, you haven’t lost a wink of sleep worrying about flushing your water heater. And you’re not alone! Most homeowners don’t think about the health of their water heater—or the nasty sediment buildup—until their bubble bath becomes a polar plunge. But as sediment and minerals accumulate on the bottom of your water heater, two [...]
Sewer Line Protection Tips
If this gorgeous spring weather has your green thumbs itching for action, you may be tempted to grab a shovel and dig right in! But if you’ve got a septic tank in your backyard—and an expansive drain field just below the grass—a little caution can save you from a big plumbing bill this season. It [...]
2023 HVAC Regulation Changes
In 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) released a new set of rules that aim to improve the energy efficiency of new HVAC units across the country. And if you’re planning on replacing your home comfort system this year, these regulations apply to you, too! Here’s what you need to know about the DOE’s new [...]
Omaha Air Duct Cleaning
Your air ducts are your home’s main circulatory system. They control the comfort, air quality, and humidity of your entire home. They can transport fresh air and a cool breeze, or seasonal allergens and a musty stench. And yet, most homeowners hardly give the health of their ducts—or just what they’re circulating—a second thought! You [...]
Why Earth-Powered Heaters Offer the Ultimate Energy Efficiency
The best home heating source is just a few feet underground. And it’s not natural gas, electric, or propane… It’s the earth! Geothermal heating is a type of renewable energy homeowners can tap into to access an endless supply of steady warmth. And the process of drawing heat from the ground is incredibly energy efficient—offering [...]
3 Pain-in-the-Drain Line Problems You Should Never Ignore
Drain lines are the network of pipes that connect to your septic tank and distribute wastewater out to the surrounding yard, away from your home. These lines can be anywhere from 30 to 150 feet long, stretching far across your backyard. When your drain lines are working properly, they pull the liquid out of your [...]
How a Whole Home Water Filtration System Can Pay for Itself
Here in Omaha, our water is generally considered safe. According to the EPA, we haven’t had a single Safe Drinking Water Act violation in many years, and our tap water is considered drinkable even without a filter. However, “safe” drinking water isn’t the same as healthy water—for your body or your pipes. And while the [...]
Homeowner Hacks: The Guide to Maintaining Your Home Furnace
Your home furnace is one of those comfort systems you probably don’t think about much— until you wake up with cold feet! But as we’ll cover in today’s Homeowner Hack, taking a few moments to give your furnace the TLC it deserves throughout the winter can prevent a much more costly and uncomfortable repair down [...]
Let’s Talk Energy Efficiency: Furnace vs. Fireplace
It goes without saying, in the winter, you want to keep your home as warm and comfortable as possible, while spending as little as you can on gas or electricity. So when temperatures drop, you may be wondering, should you turn up the furnace, or light your fireplace? Which heat source is more energy efficient? [...]
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