JD's Prompt Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Lubbock’

All About Water Heater Installation

Monday, October 28th, 2024

While it’s easy to forget about your water heater until something goes wrong and you end up in a cold shower, the fact is that you should make sure to pay attention to this vital appliance from time to time! They don’t last forever, and eventually, you’ll need to have your water heater replaced.

When that time comes, you’ll probably have a lot of questions. Do I really need to replace my water heater, or can I have it repaired? What are my options for a new system? Is one better than another? What is involved in water heater installation, and how long will it take? We’ve got answers for you.

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Refrigerant Updates in 2025: Why Now Is the Best Time for an Upgrade

Monday, October 14th, 2024

From time to time, major advances occur in various fields, whether it’s psychology, paleontology, or HVAC manufacturing. When new information becomes available, new things become possible! And the HVAC industry has seen some major improvements in recent years. A lot of these improvements are making air conditioners and heat pumps more efficient and environmentally-friendly.

One such change is the types of refrigerants that can be made. Now that we don’t have to use less-efficient and environmentally-harmful types of refrigerant, a mandate is taking effect which will require HVAC manufacturers to use these newer, better refrigerants. While the 2025 refrigerant mandate has positive impacts, it does pose some challenges. Here’s how you and your air conditioner might be affected.

Tags: Air Conditioning Maintenance, Lubbock
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Your Business Needs a Commercial Plumbing Expert

Monday, September 16th, 2024

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So many things can be done today by watching a quick DIY video. But don’t try to DIY your commercial plumbing! If you own a business or property, you can’t afford to take that risk. Amateur attempts at plumbing often lead to disaster, water damage, wasted money, and more. So should you leave plumbing jobs to your general building maintenance department? No!

What you need is a plumber, and there are two things you need that plumber to be. The first is experienced with commercial properties in general, and the second is knowledgeable about your property in particular. Here’s how your business will benefit from having a consistent, reliable commercial plumbing expert.

Tags: commercial plumber, Lubbock
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Stay Healthier and Happier with an Air Purifier

Monday, September 2nd, 2024

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‘Tis the season to stay indoors more of the time, have kids bring germs home from school, and get exposed to many more colds, as well as the flu, Covid, and everything else. It’s challenging to stay healthy during the fall and winter, and breathing recirculated air that contains everyone else’s exhales and sneezes makes it very easy to get sick.

At this time of year, many people are considering how they might be able to cut down on their risk of illness and improve their well-being in the coming season, especially so their kids won’t miss school and their families will be able to celebrate the holidays without worry. What can you do to stay healthier and happier during cold and flu season? Consider an air purifier! Here’s what you should know.

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Is Your AC Short Cycling? Here’s What to Do

Monday, August 19th, 2024

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Your air conditioner runs in cycles. The thermostat calls for cooling, the compressor kicks on, and the system runs for a little while before shutting off to wait for the next call for cooling. This should only be happening three or four times an hour. But sometimes it happens much too frequently. It could even be every three or four minutes! What’s going on?

This is called short cycling. It’s a symptom of a variety of potential root issues with your air conditioner. It will also be the cause of other problems if you don’t get it repaired promptly! Why is your AC short cycling? What should you do about it? How can you make sure it won’t happen again? We’ve got the info you need.

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Prep Your Home for AC Installation

Monday, August 5th, 2024

One question people often ask is how long AC replacement appointments take. And the answer is that it varies! Not very helpful, we know. But we do have something more helpful to offer: a checklist for how to get your home all ready for your installation appointment. When you prep your home for AC installation, the process will be faster and simpler, and you’ll be enjoying your new system sooner.

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How Plumbers Locate Sneaky Leaks

Monday, July 8th, 2024

Sometimes, a plumbing leak is obvious. Water is dribbling out around the base of a faucet, for example, or the shower just doesn’t shut off all the way no matter what you do. Or it’s obvious in a dramatic, exciting, plumbing-emergency sort of way, with water gushing or spraying. But in other cases, a plumbing leak can be pretty sneaky.

There’s plumbing all throughout your walls. There are pipes under your floors. There are even pipes underneath the concrete foundation of your home. And if leaks occur in those places, they can do a lot of damage and waste a lot of water before you realize what’s going on. So what are the signs of a hidden leak? And how do plumbers locate sneaky leaks so they can repair them? We’ve got the info you need right here.

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What’s in Your Air Ducts?

Monday, March 4th, 2024

In an elegant modern home, there’s no need to look at the functional structures like electrical wiring or plumbing pipes. These things are tucked neatly behind clean, smooth sheetrock. And that can make it so that we hardly ever think about them, unless something obvious is going wrong.

Another functional structure that’s tucked away and frequently forgotten about is the ductwork for your HVAC system. Unfortunately, the fact that you can’t see it doesn’t mean you never need to think about it. What’s lurking inside your air ducts? Is it posing any risk to your health or your home? Do you need to schedule a duct cleaning? Here’s what you should know.

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How to Protect Your Furnace from Ice

Monday, February 5th, 2024

While we don’t tend to have long stretches of extreme cold in our area, extreme weather does sometimes happen. In fact, one of the longest stretches when the temperature stayed below freezing in Lubbock—for an entire week!—was just a few years ago. And when temperatures are that cold, even if it’s not for quite that long, you could be at risk of a frozen furnace.

You might be surprised to hear that an iced-up furnace is even possible. How could a furnace freeze? Where does the ice come from? We’ll explain all about it, including what you can do to make sure it doesn’t happen to you.

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Commercial HVAC Service: Pros vs. Amateurs

Monday, January 8th, 2024

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An HVAC system for a commercial building or a business is kind of a big deal. It’s a big investment, it’s absolutely critical that it be kept in working condition, and if anything does go wrong, you need it fixed right away. It can be very tempting to try to cut expenses by having someone who’s not really qualified—and therefore charges less—work on your system.

Is it ever okay to have an amateur, or someone who’s experienced only with residential systems, work on your commercial HVAC system? What are the benefits of having your installation and service done by qualified commercial HVAC professionals? Here’s the scoop.

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