Last year, approximately 250,000 Americans experienced frozen or burst plumbing pipes. This winter, is your Massachusetts home ready for the cold? At A+ Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling, we put together a guide on the most common plumbing issues during the chilly season. Read more below! Frozen Pipes: When the temperature drops below 20 degrees, you [...]
Plumbing emergencies can happen at any time, most often when you least expect it. Most plumbing emergencies are not avoidable but there are a handful of things you can do to lower the risk of having a plumbing emergency. Here are the best strategies you can implement to increase your chances of avoiding a plumbing [...]
Air conditioners are one of the true unsung heroes of every home. While they do not have feelings, if they get overworked or overheated, they can break. As humans, we do not like the feeling of getting burned out. Burning out your air conditioner can lead to costly repairs and serve as an inconvenience. Here [...]
Toilets play a pivotal role in our lives but we hardly ever think of them. We just use them and move on with our day. The only time we spend legitimate time thinking about a toilet is when there is something wrong. Toilet clogs happen to all of us. Realizing you have a clogged toilet [...]
Low water pressure is frustrating. There aren't many things worse than an unenjoyable shower. When the water pressure is low in your home, showers are no fun. Low water pressure can be attributed to a couple of reasons. Here is what to do and look for when you experience low water pressure. 1.The Main Valve [...]
When you see a dripping faucet, experience low water pressure or notice a clogged pipe you should probably reach out to professional plumbing service. There are some who believe they can tackle the situation by themselves, however, which is okay if they have some plumbing background and skills. Up to date plumbing is essential for [...]
A flushed toilet not going down the right way is not uncommon in our society. Lets face it, we have all experienced it and know exactly what it sounds like. While this is a common problem for everyone everywhere, here are the top causes and how to fix them. Too Much Toilet Paper Excessive toilet [...]
Summer officially commences in less than a week and what is Summer without air conditioning? We ask our air conditioners to work often and regularly in the Summer so it is only fair that we take care of it oo. Air conditioners are great at keeping us comfortable when they are maintained properly. Here are [...]
There is nothing like a comfortable and cool home on a hot summer day, but it always comes at a cost. In the Summer, utility bills are often significantly higher than any other time in the year. Since we all often use our A.C systems extensively in the summer months, why not make the most [...]
Summer will be here in a blink of an eye. Is your house too humid to handle in the summertime? Warm temperatures can be enjoyable but not when your house fails to maintain the proper humidity levels. Humidity measures the amount of water vapor content in the air. How can Humidity affect me? The humidity [...]
