The phase-out of R-22 refrigerant marks a significant change for homeowners with older air conditioning units, especially those in Denver who rely on cooling during the summer months. As of January 1, 2020, the EPA has banned all new production and import of R-22 due to environmental concerns. Denver residents with older AC systems must … Continued
What equipment is part of your HVAC? Most homeowners will think: furnace, air conditioner, ducts, and ventilation. Yet without a thermostat in place, the entire system will grind to a grinding halt, eliminating your ability to control how cool or warm your house becomes. It’s your thermostat that helps keep you comfortable year-round. If you’ve … Continued
No matter how careful we all are, there will be a time when a plumbing emergency arises within our homes. During a plumbing emergency, the first step is to stop the flow of water immediately. Know where your main water shutoff valve is, and where the shutoff valve is for each fixture or appliance in … Continued
Efficiency and user-friendly seldom go hand in hand. If you choose to conserve and do what you can to preserve the environment, chances are you have to work a little harder finding the products and services you need. For a plumbing company to be considered green, and recognized as a Green Plumbing accredited company, you … Continued
Conserve Water In Your Home With These Green Plumbing Tips! Are you one of the many Colorado homeowners working to green up your home this year? Chances are you’ve started looking at the one major item that every homeowner can work to improve on – water conservation. By far water is the thing we use … Continued
You’ve just moved in to your new home. You’re excited aboutfinishing the basement, and adding more living space for your family.A new home theater. A game room. A bedroom. Are you also protecting it from flooding? Protect Your Home From Basement Floods! In Colorado, most homes have basements. And a growing number of homeownersare also … Continued
In Colorado, we use a variety of methods to heat our homes. A hot water boiler is an appliance used to heat water, and send it through a hydronic heating system. The hot water is then distributed through the home in pipes, either through a radiator system, or through a baseboard convector system. While using … Continued
Even just a few short years ago, plumbing was a lot about guess work. If you had a problem with a sewer line, you used a snake to clean out the pipe. Then you took the wait-and-see approach to determine if you fixed the problem, or if it would be a reoccurring issue. With today’s … Continued
Summer is almost here. And in Colorado, that means we’re using a greater level of water. Which also means your chance of water problems and damage is up as well. With a little maintenance and care, you can avoid problems before they happen. Here are five ideas to help you start your summer out the … Continued
Consider installing a water filtration system. Most systems can purify enough water to fill thousands of bottles of water. This can help reduce the number of bottles that are thrown into the landfills each year, which currently totals around 38 billion. Purchase an aluminum or BPA-free water bottle, fill it up, and enjoy your next … Continued