Omaha’s Home Service Blog: Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical Tips & Insights from the Experts
The Top 5 Furnace Repair Problems in Omaha
Worried about furnace repair problems? We get it. Every year, there’s a sense of anticipation just before you turn on your Omaha furnace for the first time, and those two big questions you ask yourself. “Will it start?” And, “Can I get through the winter without having to repair it?” So how’s it going so [...]
Is Your Omaha Toilet Gurgling? If So, Burton Can Help.
Has your toilet been making a commotion? In reality, that gurgling (or burping-like) toilet may be telling you there’s a problem with your home drainage system. Burton is here to help you understand what that problem is, and how to get it fixed throughout the Greater Omaha and Council Bluffs area. WHY your toilet gurgles [...]
How to Shut Off Your Omaha Water Heater
There are three signs that your Omaha water heater needs immediate attention: Makes strange noises Overheats Behaves abnormally in any other way. Should any of these events occur the first thing you want to do is shut off your water heater, and then contact Burton for service. Whether your water heater is gas or electric, [...]
Zoned Heating & Air Conditioning in Omaha and Council Bluffs
To fully appreciate the benefits of a zoned heating and air conditioning system, let’s take a quick look at how zoning works. A HVAC system supplies only the amount of warm or cool air you select for each zoned area through dampers. There’s one damper and one thermostat for each zone. At one extreme, each [...]
How to Avoid Thanksgiving Clogged Drain Problems in Omaha
Turkey is what you think of on Thanksgiving. But if you are a plumber - you think of the potential for a clogged drain! Well, plumbing companies like Burton also call that day Black Friday, but not because we’re avid shoppers. For us, the day after Thanksgiving is our busiest day of the year. Why? [...]
How to Protect Yourself from CO Poisoning in Greater Omaha
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a byproduct from burning various fuels and can come from a variety of common, everyday home appliances. It’s a tasteless, odorless, colorless, and poisonous gas when inhaled that poses a very real threat to Omaha area residents. The threat of CO poisoning is especially prevalent here in Omaha and throughout the [...]
What to Look for in a Replacement Furnace in Greater Omaha
Do you need a replacement furnace? An Omaha furnace over 12 years old can often become a major headache, and it may be a better idea to replace one than to continually repair it. That’s even more true if your system is in the 15-20 year range. To replace or to hang on? It can [...]
Is it Time for an Omaha or Council Bluffs Emergency Plumber?
Everyone has their own definition of what constitutes a plumbing emergency in Omaha, Council Bluffs, and throughout the greater Omaha region. If, for example, you come home to a flooded basement, we can all pretty much agree on that being a true plumbing emergency that requires a quick phone call to a reliable and experienced [...]
Heating System Maintenance for Your Omaha or Council Bluffs Home
Now, 4 Reasons Why You Should Schedule a Home Heating System Tune-up & Inspection Your home heating system is very much like a runner. But one that runs marathons, not sprints here in throughout the greater Omaha and Council Bluffs metro area. Well, if a marathon runner is not fully prepared, he or she could [...]
Omaha Water Heater Safety & Repair
Here’s Another Way to Help Ensure Your Family’s Safety & Ongoing Indoor Comfort How can you tell if your water heater isn’t functioning properly? The fact is, sometimes you can’t tell…not right away, anyway. You see, besides not delivering an adequate supply of hot water, your home water heater can also develop a gas for [...]
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