Omaha’s Home Service Blog: Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical Tips & Insights from the Experts
5 Signs You Need an A/C Repair – Before the Heat Wave Hits!
Nothing interrupts your carefree, sunny fun like a broken A/C during the dog days of summer. It’s time to dust off that A/C unit, flip to the cool side of the thermostat, and do a quick at-home inspection of your system— before the real heat wave hits! Related: 3 Signs Your Thermostat and A/C are [...]
Are Water-Saving Devices Really Worth the Hype?
The short answer is…. YES! The best water-saving devices are efficient, easily installed by your home handyperson or local plumber, and have little to no impact on your comfort. Trust us, green plumbing has come a long way from the trickling shower you probably think of when you consider water conservation. From high-efficiency toilets to [...]
How To Plan for Plumbing in Your Home Remodel Project
Dear Burton, We’re getting ready to start a major home renovation project, updating our kitchen, bathrooms, and a couple other spaces. Is there anything we should know about our plumbing before we start the remodel? - The Demolition Dad Dear Demolition, Before you start swinging that sledgehammer (as satisfying as a good tear down may [...]
Homeowner Hacks: Handy Tips for DIY Drain Opening
Omaha homeowners: Is your bathtub just not draining like it used to? Before you call a drain cleaning service or reach for the harsh clog-busting chemicals (that often cause more harm than good) try this quick homeowner hack! As much as we love sending our expert plumbers to open drains all across Omaha, with just [...]
Follow These Quick Tips to Save Big On Your AC Bill This Summer
With summer just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to prepare your home for the heat to come. We’ve rounded up eight quick tips you can put into practice this spring to save big on your A/C bill when the summer heat really kicks in. Quick Tips to Save on Your AC Bill During [...]
4 Reasons Your Water Heater Isn’t Working Right – and When to Call a Plumbing Service
Are you a hot morning-shower person? Or do you prefer a relaxing bubble bath after work? If your water heater is acting up, you might not get either one! And hot water isn’t just important for bathing. If your water heater is unreliable, your dishwasher and washing machine suffer too. Here are four common reasons [...]
If You See One of These 3 Septic System Symptoms, Call a Plumber!
Hopefully, you don’t have to think about your septic system that often. It’s out of sight and out of mind, as it’s meant to be! But you should keep a vigilant eye out for these three telltale signs that it’s time to call a septic tank plumber—before you have a major emergency plumbing situation. 1. [...]
5 Plumbing Tools Every Home Handyman Needs
What plumbing tools do you have in your toolbox? For simple plumbing repairs around the house, these 5 tools will help you do the job right: 1. Plungers. As in, more than one. Did you know plungers come in multiple shapes and sizes for different applications? You’re probably familiar with the classic, flat-bottomed cup plunger. [...]
3 Sump Pump Maintenance Tips to Avoid an Emergency Plumbing Repair
If your basement sump pump fails when you need it most, you’ve got a major emergency plumbing repair on your hands. Or maybe two, depending on the water source. But with just a little annual maintenance, you can ensure your sump pump is ready to spring into action at the first sign of moisture. 1. [...]
Got Hard Water? Plumbers in Omaha Have this Recommendation!
As many of the plumbers in Omaha will attest, the hard water here can really wreak havoc on your pipes and appliances. Overtime, it stains clothing, porcelain, and anything your water sprinklers hit. The scaling left behind is not just unsightly; it can also be costly. What exactly is hard water? The problem is caused [...]
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