Posted on 11/9/2022 4:00 AM By Steve's Plumbing
Colder days aren’t far off in central Wisconsin, and that means it’s time to start thinking about furnace maintenance for the winter season. If you’re unsure how to go about maintaining your furnace for peak performance, our team at Steve’s Plumbing & Heating is here to help! Check out our tips below that’ll help ensure your heating system performs optimally all winter long.
Posted on 9/20/2021 4:14 AM By Steve's Plumbing
At some point, your furnace will develop a few operational problems, or worse, it’ll completely take a dive. And when that happens (it’s inevitable, so plan for it), you need to have a furnace repair specialist whom you can trust to fix the problem promptly.
Posted on 10/12/2020 4:00 AM By Steve's Plumbing
Like any major household appliance, your furnace isn’t designed to last forever. On average, a typical furnace has a lifespan of around 15-20 years, after which it no longer provides efficient heating for your home. While there’s no way to know your furnace’s definitive expiration date in advance, there are several signs of impending failure you can keep an eye out. The experts at Steve’s Plumbing & Heating explain four of the most common signs below.
Posted on 8/17/2020 4:00 AM By Steve's Plumbing
If your house has hard water, chances are you’ve got limescale buildup somewhere (if not everywhere) in your plumbing system. Though it's easy to assume limescale is nothing more than a visual annoyance, that assumption could get you in trouble. Allowing limescale to accumulate, either on the outside or inside of your pipes and fixtures, can result in poor water quality and plumbing deterioration over time. To help you better protect your plumbing system from damage, the pros at Steve’s Plumbing & Heating explain the dangers of limescale below.
Posted on 11/13/2017 4:00 AM By Steve's Plumbing
Ask the average homeowner what is heating their home and, without flinching, they’ll tell you it's their furnace. Some homes and businesses, however, are heated using boilers and not furnaces. While they both perform the same function, they operate in different ways. Below is a description of each and why know the difference is essential.
Posted on 4/24/2017 4:00 AM By Steve's Plumbing
On average, you are in your home 90% of your time. You sleep, eat, and relax at your home. With so much time at home, have you ever wondered about the quality of the air you’re breathing? In fact, research shows that the air quality in your home may be worse than the air quality outside. Even if you clean your home, you still could be exposing yourself to polluted air in your home which could make you sick. How, so? Your air ducts.