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As temperatures drop in Hartselle, your plumbing system faces a hidden enemy: freezing weather. When water inside pipes freezes, it expands, leading to increased pressure that can cause pipes to crack or burst.
Continue ReadingEvery team needs a leader.
In the HVAC industry, your thermostat is the undisputed leader of the heating and cooling team. It signals your furnace and air conditioner (AC) when to turn on and off. Whenever your thermostat detects a temperature change different from the desired setting, it barks out a new directive to adjust the indoor climate.
Continue ReadingYou just discovered there is a puddle of water on the floor in front of your furnace. Why would the furnace in your Madison, home be leaking?
Continue ReadingThe average cost to repair a burst water pipe can be $900, with other water damage repairs added on top of that amount.
Continue ReadingWhen indoor plumbing became more popular in the 1940s, a whole new level of comfort and convenience began for homeowners. However, with that convenience came new challenges.
Continue ReadingYou have a slow-draining toilet, and it is more than just an annoyance.
Each time you flush, a weak jet of water circles around the bowl until it manages enough energy to disappear into the drain, taking waste with it.
Continue ReadingIt is an “Oh no!” moment when you approach your home’s thermostat and see its blank screen.
Is this a serious issue—does it mean your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning is broken? Not necessarily. In fact, most of the time, it is something minor and can be easily fixed!
Continue ReadingAccording to the U.S. DOE, a simple task such as changing the air filter on your HVAC system can improve efficiency by up to 15 percent.
Continue ReadingUnless you’re an HVAC professional—like the team at Skyward Heating Air & Plumbing you probably don’t spend much time thinking about your air conditioner or how it works.
Continue ReadingAccording to the U.S. Department of Energy, central air conditioning systems have a service life of approximately 15 to 20 years.
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