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Space Heater Safety: What To Consider
Dear Burton, When it gets below freezing, some of the rooms in my home just won’t warm up. We’re freezing over here! How can I safely use a space heater to help my furnace keep these back rooms comfortable? Are space heaters safe to use while the furnace is running? - Chilly and Chattering Dear [...]
Heating Services in Omaha You Can Get at Burton
When is the best time to find your new go-to furnace and heating services company? When your furnace still works! Because nothing takes your day from bad to worse than coming home to a chillingly cold house, and having no clue who to call. To save you furnace frustration when the winter blues strike, we’ve [...]
Heat Your Home for Less with These 5 Ways to Save
As energy costs rise, it’s becoming increasingly expensive to keep your home comfortable year-round. And here in Omaha, where chilly weather can push the temperature down into the single digits—or worse—you may feel like you’ve only got two options: Spend or shiver! The weather may be crisp and cold this month, but with these 5 [...]
Got Noisy Pipes? Here’s Why
Older houses can be as noisy as they are charming! Creaky stairs, squeaky doors, and whistling windows may come with the territory, but if you’ve got noisy pipes, there can be a bigger problem just below the surface… Here’s why your noisy pipes go bump in the night—and morning and afternoon! Loose fasteners Notice a [...]
3 Serious Signs Your Main Sewer Line is Clogged
Dear Burton, I’ve noticed some strange plumbing symptoms lately—our downstairs toilets are gurgling when the dishwasher runs, and our bathtubs are taking a long time to drain. I’m nervous this could be a big issue. What should I do? - Gurgling in Gretna Dear Gurgling, One noisy toilet or slow-draining tub typically isn’t a cause [...]
The 3 Faulty Furnace Problems We Solve Every Day
When your furnace is on the fritz, it can feel like the only solution is a completely new system! But when you work with the expert service technicians here at Burton, you may have other options. Here are three common furnace problems that seem like the end of your unit, but may actually be easily [...]
5 All-Too-Common Water Pressure Issues — and How We Fix Them!
At Burton, we know water pressure problems can be frustrating. That’s why our local plumbers are highly trained on the most effective ways to diagnose and repair the water pressure issues that disrupt your home. Because your shower is your sanctuary, your kitchen is your common ground, and your home appliances keep your household running [...]
Drain Opening or Drain Cleaning: Which is Right for You?
Dear Burton, I’ve seen ads for your $93 or FREE drain opening special. Is drain opening the same as drain cleaning? - Drained and Confused Dear Drained, A lot of homeowners assume a drain cleaning and a drain opening are the same. And they do serve the same purpose— to rid your pipes of [...]
Do These 5 Things Before You Turn Your Furnace On for Winter
Fall is the perfect time of year to give your furnace a quick tune-up before the cold weather really sets in. A cleaning and testing in early fall gives you plenty of time to schedule a home furnace repair, if needed, and gets your home ready for that first freeze of the season. Prepare your [...]
Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality is More Important Than You Think
No matter how clean your home is, there’s one area we guarantee you’ve missed. And all the dusting, vacuuming, scrubbing, and polishing in the world just can’t get it clean. The air inside your home is some of the dirtiest, most pollutant-filled air you breathe every day. In fact, you can have as much as [...]
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