Drain clogs are one of the many joys of indoor plumbing, and more often than not, they are easily fixable. If you experience a drain clog, try these troubleshooting tips before calling in a professional. BATHROOM DRAINS Bathroom sink, shower, and toilet drains can get clogged by a number of items – skin flakes, dirt, [...]
With summer here in New England, many homeowners have been using their air conditioners nonstop. Because of all the work it has been doing, your unit may suddenly stop working, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that it needs to be replaced. To avoid unnecessary spending, contact the professionals at A+ Plumbing, Heating & Cooling for [...]
Have you noticed calcium building up on your faucet lately? Even when you're cleaning your bathroom and kitchen regularly, this calcium buildup can be difficult to clean away. If you're unfamiliar with what calcium buildup looks like, it appears white and crusty and can appear on faucets, drains, and each inside of appliances. Calcium buildup [...]
Maintaining your HVAC system is relatively easy, but it is something that gets put on the back burner by many homeowners until they experience a problem. To avoid these costly HVAC repairs, it’s important to keep up to date with maintaining your unit and there are numerous things you can do yourself that will make [...]
With spring and warmer temperatures here, if you haven’t already, you should schedule your yearly air conditioner maintenance. To ensure you stay cool this summer, it’s important to have your system inspected to be sure it’s working correctly. A+ Plumbing, Heating & Cooling has put together some advantages of keeping up with preventative maintenance. When [...]
Spring is right around the corner and it is that time for your yearly air conditioning maintenance to help avoid any issues once the temperatures start creeping up. You might be thinking, "but my air conditioning system isn't showing any signs of potential issues!" Having an annual air conditioning tune-up on your HVAC system ensures [...]
Are you experiencing standing water in your dishwasher? This could be a sign that it is not draining properly and it's often a symptom most new homeowners ignore. When your dishwasher has standing water in it, this is a sign that you are experiencing a major clog. With these tips, you'll be able to troubleshoot [...]
The worst time of the year for your furnace to stop working is in the middle of winter. Keeping your system maintained throughout the year will help avoid any major issues with your system so you can stay warm and comfortable all winter long. If your furnace has reached the end of its lifespan, here's [...]
Plumbing issues can arise any time of the year, but the cold winter weather brings its own set of challenges. By being proactive and properly preparing your plumbing for the winter season is crucial for avoiding any major damage. Frozen Pipes Frozen pipes are one of the most common plumbing issues that will arise during [...]
The cold winter temperatures are here to stay and it is officially that time of year that we take an extra shower (or two!) a day just to warm up. If you've noticed your shower isn't getting as hot as it normally does or it's taking longer than normal to warm up than it did [...]
