Plumbing & HVAC Tips

Properly Maintaining Your Garbage Disposal
Most modern homes are equipped with garbage disposals. Garbage disposals are a great way to grind up and dispose of small bits of food that may get washed down the drain. When used properly, they are very convenient to have. However, problems with your garbage...

RO vs Water Softeners – What’s The Difference?
Hard water is an unfortunate reality for many people living in the Odessa and Midland area. If you don’t know whether you have hard water, there are plenty of signs. Things like soap scum, stained sinks, buildup on faucets, stiff laundry, scaly skin… these are all...

The Importance of Regular A/C Tune-ups
Like many household appliances, most people don’t notice their air conditioning much until something goes wrong. The secret to longevity and comfort is regular and thorough maintenance. In this post, we’ll discuss why it’s always a good idea to have your A/C checked...

How To Properly Maintain Your Garbage Disposal
Some people think their garbage disposal is part of a magician’s act. Just take any food (or possibly other household items) you can find, stuff it all down the disposal, and - abracadabra, it disappears! Unfortunately, using a garbage disposal is a little more...

6 Tips for Energy Efficiency in Odessa/Midland
It’s that time of year again. High temperatures in Odessa and Midland are regularly in the 90s, and it doesn’t look like there is any relief in sight. With energy prices soaring, you’re probably looking for some ways to decrease your power bill, but stay cool at the...

More Hot Water With a Rheem Water Heater
Access to hot water at the flip of a switch is a luxury most of human history can’t relate to - but these days we take it for granted. But as your family, and your needs, grow, you may find your plumbing system has a tough time handling the volume of hot water that’s...

Heat Pump vs Furnace vs Boiler – What to Use?
The winter chill has finally arrived in Odessa and Midland. When those temps drop, you rely on your heater to keep you warm! In this post, we’ll discuss the different types of heaters you may use to heat your home or business, including some pros and cons for each....

What Kind of Water is Best For House Plants?
If you read our posts often, you know that water purification systems are a hot topic! That’s because in the Midland and Odessa area, hard water is a common problem, and many homeowners want purer water for drinking, cooking, bathing, washing - anything. But one angle...

RO and Water Softener Rentals
Hard water is a fact of life if you live in the Odessa and Midland areas. Soap scum, stained sinks, buildup on faucets, stiff laundry, and scaly skin are all results of hard water. It’s a common problem with most water systems. But there are solutions. Many of our...

Your Heater & That Burning Smell
If you haven’t turned on your heater yet this season, chances are you will soon. The first time you fire it up, you may recognize a familiar smell. If it smells like something burning, don’t be alarmed. In this post, we’ll explain what’s going on and how you can make...