Evans Plumbing Inc Blog : Posts Tagged ‘Sun Valley’

How You Can Benefit from a Dual Fuel Heating System

Monday, December 31st, 2018

Heating, ventilation and conditioning icons set.Winter here in Sun Valley is nothing to scoff at. You need reliable heating power to keep you comfortable. Furnaces are the most common system across the country, but many homeowners here choose to use a heat pump for their heating needs. If you’re one of these homeowners, you might notice that your heat pump doesn’t always seem to perform at peak capacity during the dead of winter. That’s because heat pumps tend to lose efficiency when the temperatures really start to plummet. Fortunately, this doesn’t mean that you have to ditch the preexisting heat pump in your home, you can just boost the efficiency levels of your heating system through a dual fuel system. If you need Sun Valley heating services, contact our team. When you choose Evans Plumbing for your home heating services, you’ll know you’re getting the best quality care available.

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Why an Automatic Shutoff Valve is a Good Idea

Monday, September 24th, 2018

Burst Pipe Have you ever had a ruptured pipe flood an entire floor of your home? If not, trust us when we say that it’s an all-around horrible experience. Any kind of plumbing emergency can cause all kinds of water damage if it isn’t dealt with as quickly as possible. You’re probably going to need a professional plumber to handle most emergency plumbing problems, but that doesn’t mean that you are completely helpless when it comes to preventing them. One of the best way to make sure that your home is protected from plumbing problems is to install an automatic shutoff valve in your water line.

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An Overview of Hot Water Heaters Available Today

Monday, May 22nd, 2017

water-heater-tankPicking out a new water heater is not quite the same as picking out a new car. You probably won’t have a color preference for your new hot water heater, for example, but we do see some similarities. Your family’s safety comes first and foremost, so safety is a concern with a new installation just as it is with a new vehicle. Efficiencies vary from model to model, as with most cars, and different fuel sources can be used to power them (electric or gas).

Just as you wouldn’t pick the first car you saw on the lot, we think it’s worth putting some thought into which water heater you pick out for your family. Check out our guide to some of the latest technologies, and some of the classics, and talk to your plumber to find the water heater that’s right for your home!

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We Clear Up 4 Common Plumbing Myths

Monday, January 30th, 2017

faucet-water-leakWhen our plumbers show up to a home, they are often recruited to teach homeowners and help them understand how their plumbing systems actually work. People are often surprised to hear that their garbage disposals aren’t as sharp as they think, that their noisy water heater probably won’t explode, or that they could have thawed a frozen pipe on their own.

We want to help spread this information widely, and make sure homeowners can maintain their plumbing systems in the best ways possible. Here, we break down 4 different plumbing myths we hear a lot, and tell you what you should really do to keep your plumbing system in the best condition possible.

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Common Causes of Low Water Pressure

Monday, December 19th, 2016

Low water pressure may not stop you from doing certain tasks around the home, but it certainly is an annoyance. When you don’t have enough water pressure in your plumbing system, basic tasks like rinsing dishes suddenly become much more difficult, and a shower with low water pressure is certainly unpleasant.

If you have low water pressure in your home, you may need to do an investigation first. Ask yourself some questions, and be prepared to explain the answers to a plumber.

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The Earlier the Better: It’s Not Too Late for Heating Service

Monday, November 14th, 2016

If you haven’t already scheduled fall maintenance for your heating system, it’s not too late. We strongly recommend that you do this ASAP, and the earlier you get it done, the better.

The most important thing is that you don’t skip this service altogether. If you have not already had a trained heating and air conditioning technician check out your heating system and give it a complete tune-up, now is the time.

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Don’t Miss Out: Schedule Annual Heating Maintenance ASAP

Monday, October 10th, 2016

Most people don’t give much thought to their heaters until it really starts to get chilly. But if you don’t schedule this preseason service, you may find that you soon wish you had.

Professional heating maintenance service includes a tune-up of your heater that can help it to operate smoothly and use less energy with each cycle. More importantly, most people who get annual maintenance services are able to avoid costly, sudden system breakdowns in the middle of winter.

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What You Need to Know about Deciding on a New Boiler

Monday, October 3rd, 2016

A boiler is a major investment, so it’s important to find one that’s just right for your home when you’re on the lookout for a replacement. Here’s what you should know about choosing a new boiler that will cost as little as possible to run each month and that won’t break down soon after installation.

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Why You Should Service Your Heating System Today

Monday, August 29th, 2016

Schedule heating service now, before it gets cold outside! We know you’re not thinking about your heater very often right now. But winter has a way of sneaking up on us, and you want to avoid the rush and see that your heater gets the service it needs to get through the winter. Here’s why we think you should schedule heating services today!

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