Resource Library
Attached you will find a variety of relevant and timely articles that focus on the Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing and Air Quality Industries. Our library of articles will grow over time, so check back to see "what's new" in the business. Articles are collected from local news outlets, industry affiliations and press releases. If you run across an article that you recommend we make available, please forward that to us.
Save Money With a Programmable Thermostat
Did you know the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that a properly programmed thermostat can save you around $200 a year? Programmable thermostats reduce the amount of energy used by your home’s heating and cooling system by turning off or down your system when you aren’t home...
9 Easy Steps to Conserve Hot Water
You rely on your water heater everyday to provide hot water where and when you need it. You can help make sure it is there when you need it by easing its workload. These nine simple tips will lower your energy consumption and water usage while also easing the burden placed on your water heater...
One Size Does Not Fit All
When it comes to your home’s heating and cooling system, size matters. Many homes have comfort systems that are too large for their needs, leading to a multitude of problems during the life of the equipment....
Easy Holiday Energy Conservation Tips
You want your home to be toasty warm for guests and loved ones during the holiday season. But the holidays are already enough of a strain on many budgets; there’s no need to add high heating bills or even repair costs to the already high credit card bills that will arrive in January...
Not Another Cold Shower!
Sound familiar? Are you last in line for the shower every morning or maybe your water heater just isn’t keeping up with the demands anymore? If it’s time to get a new water heater make sure you know all of your options.
Heating System Safety + Efficiency = Maintenance Required
It’s hard to believe after the hot summer we’ve had, but the cold temps of winter will be here before we know it. It’s important to get your furnace ready for the inevitable heavy use this winter
The Dog Days of Summer
The dog days of summer have arrived, along with extreme hot temps. This extreme heat is not only uncomfortable and inconvenient it can also be dangerous. Take precautions and follow these helpful tips from Coolray and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
Take Care of Your Overworked Plumbing System this Summer
You may not realize it, but your plumbing system gets more of a workout during the summer (from sprinklers, pools and garden hoses) than any other time of year. Keeping your plumbing system in good shape will save you energy and money, too!
Save Money This Summer With Energy Smart Tips
According to the *EIA (U.S. Energy Information Administration) energy costs are predicted to rise this summer. With growing demand on our energy resources and resulting increases in the cost of electricity and natural gas, Americans are getting hit in the pocketbook at a time when few can afford the extra costs.
Do You Have the Low Water Pressure Blues?
Low water pressure can make even the simplest tasks difficult and inefficient, from taking a shower to washing the dishes to using your sprinkler system this summer. There are a number of causes that can lead to this frustrating problem.
Skipping Maintenance is Costly
Let’s face it, the more things you have the more things you have to take care of, which involves a lot of upkeep around your house. It just makes good sense to take care of the most expensive things you own first.
Create Your “Dream House” Within Your Current Home
Simple changes in your home can have an amazing impact on it's look and value without putting a serious dent in your pocketbook.
Cost-Cutting in a Tough Economy
With money tight these day, we’re all looking for ways to cut out extra costs in our budgets. Thanks to new technology in the heating, cooling and plumbing industries you won’t have to look any further than the inside of your home.
Important Holiday Household Tips
Holidays are a great to celebrate with friends and family however, holiday parties and overnight guests can mean a potential strain on your heating and plumbing systems.
Your Heating & Cooling System – A Balancing Act
Do you have one room that always seems too hot or too cold? A room or area of your home in which you’re never comfortable? Do you have problems with temperatures varying from one floor of your home to another? Balancing the air flow throughout your entire home is a key element to ensuring total home comfort.
A Little Change Will Do You Good!
Your homes heating, cooling & ventilating (HVAC) system works hard all year long to keep your comfortable. As long as it’s operating properly, you probably never give it a second thought – but you should!
Stay Cool This Summer Without Breaking The Bank
It’s been a hot summer! As a result air conditioning systems are getting a workout. Of course with this workout comes a high electric bill for many. Most of us are looking for ways to costs cuts and the hotter than usual summer has not helped.
Roots Get in the Way
Tree roots in sewer lines are one of the top plumbing problems homeowners experience, with devastating results. Tree roots will seek out moisture and large roots can tangle and breakdown pipes over time.
Why You Should Always Use a Licensed Plumber
At Mr. Plumber we often get calls to help repair damage caused by homeowners or unlicensed plumbers. We recently had a situation in which a homeowner, (we’ll just call him Bill to protect his identity) tried to fix a clogged drain by himself.
Maintenance – To do or not to do?
So you’ve spent a bunch of money on a new heating and cooling system or one came with your new home, you have no worries right? This system will provide you with comfortable temperatures in your home throughout the year and will always be efficient.
Changes in R-22 Refrigerant (Freon) and How This Affects You
For the past four decades, the refrigerant R-22, also known as Freon, a HCFC (hydrocholorofluorocarbon) has been the refrigerant of choice for residential heat pump and air conditioning systems. A recent Clean Air Act implemented by the EPA has established a schedule to phase-out HCFCs, including R-22, which contain ozone-destroying chlorine.
Make Your Home Energy Efficient Without Breaking The Bank
This is the era of the “green” home and everyone is looking for ways to be more energy efficient, save money and help the environment. There are simple ways to accomplish these goals by making small changes throughout your home that can add up to big energy savings.
The World’s Greenest Heating and Cooling System
If you are looking for an efficient, cost effective, and environmentally friendly heating and cooling system a geothermal heat pump is the greenest way to go!
A Look Inside Your Duct System
Well-installed and maintained ductwork enables your HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system to run efficiently and maintain consistent temperatures ...
Heating 101
Total home comfort is a priority for most of us. When as much as half of your energy costs come from your heating and cooling system it makes sense to understand the basics of your system and by understanding your heating and cooling system you’ll become a better, smarter homeowner ...
Defend Your Home Against Water Damage
It is estimated that 90 to 95 percent of all basements will experience a problem at some time with water penetration that something as simple as a sump pump could have prevented. For every inch of rain the average roof sheds 1,000 gallons of water.
Buying the Right Size Heating & Cooling System
When replacing older inefficient heating and cooling systems it is very important to buy the right size for your home. The correct size of heating and cooling equipment in your home will improve your comfort and reduce costs, maintenance and energy use ...
Dangerous Mold In Your Home
Mold, although a naturally occurring part of our environment, when in your home can pose a serious threat to your health ...
Importance of Clean HVAC System: Save Energy & Cut Costs
Experts show how a clean HVAC system saves energy, cuts costs and increases system efficiencies ...
Your Home Air Quality and the H1N1 Virus
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) reports that indoor air can be up to one hundred times more polluted than the air outside and has named indoor air pollution as one of the top 5 environmental risks to public health. The air in your home can also cause of the spread of the H1N1 virus ...
Air Conditioning 101
We as a society are dependent upon our central air conditioning systems for comfort, but most do not know the basics of how these systems work.
Do I Need Maintenance for My Heating and Cooling System?
Yes, you absolutely need to maintain your heating and cooling system. According to Energy Star, a division...
Save Energy and Money with New Water Heating Technology
Next to heating and cooling, water heating is typically the largest energy user in our home...
2006 Energy Standards
As of January 2006 manufacturers can no longer produce residential central air conditioners with efficiencies less than 13 S.E.E.R
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