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If you use your household plumbing system regularly — really, who doesn’t? — you must practice preventive drain maintenance. Caring for your pipes properly will help prevent clogged drain, leaks, pipe corrosion, odors, and even more serious plumbing issues you’d probably prefer not to deal with. As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

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Have you started creating your spring cleaning to-do list yet? Be sure to add an air conditioner checkup to your tasks. While the weather in Central Wisconsin might not yet be indicative of warmer days to come, spring is right around the corner. And when it arrives, you’ll want to make sure your a/c unit is clean and in proper working order before you crank it up.

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It’s normal for your HVAC system to emit some level of noise. Heating and cooling a home requires multiple components to function simultaneously, and no electrical or gas-powered unit can operate without being at least somewhat audible. But when that noise sounds unusual, it may be cause for concern.

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How clean is the air inside your home? Do you even know? Most of us assume we’re breathing pure air inside our homes — after all, how dirty can our indoor air get when our windows and doors are always shut?

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Is your furnace acting up? Have your monthly energy bills been rising mysteriously? Your thermostat may be the culprit. While thermostats don’t have a set lifespan, they’re not designed to last forever. On average, a standard thermostat will begin experiencing performance issues around the 10-year mark.

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Here’s a fun fact: Sewage backups are never covered by standard homeowner’s insurance. Which makes it imperative that you pay close attention to the way your plumbing and sewer system perform. When you do, you’ll be more likely to catch minor red flags before they balloon into expensive plumbing problems.

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Have you been dealing with a leaky faucet? Perhaps you ignored it for a while but recently decided you could no longer stand that steady (and obnoxious) drip, drip, drip? You’re in the right place.

At Steve’s Plumbing & Heating, we know dripping faucets are typically caused by one of four easy-to-diagnose problems. But if you let this minor issue go unrepaired, it’ll inevitably grow worse. Plus, it’ll cost you extra on your monthly water bill.

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Whether you’re installing a heating system in a brand new house or replacing your existing heating unit, you should understand which type of heater is best for your home. Many homeowners assume a furnace is their only option, and though furnaces are undoubtedly popular, they’re not necessarily the best option for everyone.

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The holiday season is notorious for household plumbing problems. Houseguests, family dinners, and copious amounts of holiday cooking all contribute to the increased stress on the average household plumbing system. Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s, some plumbing companies even experience a 50% increase in service calls!

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Freezing temperatures and holiday celebrations are notorious for causing household plumbing emergencies. In fact, for many plumbing companies, winter is the busiest season of the year. Fortunately, a little proactive maintenance is usually all it takes to prevent plumbing emergencies entirely.

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