Guide to Preventing Burst Pipes
The winter of 2021 was record-setting in all the ways we here in North Texas wish it wasn’t. Prolonged freezing temperatures brought havoc across the state, taking tolls on our power grid, leaving many homeowners without power and, in some cases, water. Homeowners here in North Texas quickly learned that their homes were not built […]
Steps to Help Eliminate Allergens in Your Home
For many here in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, spring is one of the best times of the year. As the temperatures morph from freezing to the scorching Texas summer heat, nature comes to life, bringing with it the infamous pollen that will invade our lives for weeks to come. This time of year is relatively […]
Emergency Furnace Replacement: What You Need to Know
Here in North Texas, most people are concerned with the sweltering heat during our brutal summers compared to the freezing temperatures that come in the winter. While summer heat may be brutal, Texas homes were built to handle these conditions, not the single-digit or even negative temperatures that have come along in recent years. Meaning […]
Prepping Your HVAC System for Winter
Texas weather is a mystery to us all, and while your local meteorologist can predict the weather to the best of their ability, even they get it wrong sometimes. So the best thing you can do for your home is to be prepared, especially if we have another winter like 2020. Bacon Plumbing Heating Air […]
Water Heater Buying Guide
As winter approaches, many North Texans are preparing for the worst. However, one preparation factor many homeowners overlook is their water heater. While having hot water throughout your home is a luxury many of us take for granted, it can also save your pipes during the coldest months of the year. Even if your water […]
Slab Leak Repair: What You Need to Know
Owning a home is a dream many Americans hope to accomplish in their lifetime, but as most homeowners will tell you, it often comes at an exorbitant price. One of the most expensive issues we see in the plumbing industry is slab leaks. According to Home Advisor, the average slab leak costs $2,280 to repair, […]
The Guide to Lowering Your Winter Heating Bill
As 2021 comes to an end, and with winter months creeping closer as temperatures continue to drop, many Texans are having flashbacks to last February when the hard freeze took out power for many, and those who had power were charged a small fortune in utility costs. Many North Texas homeowners are now looking for […]
Central Air Conditioning Buying Guide 2022
One of the most significant purchases you will have to make as a homeowner is adding or replacing your home’s HVAC unit. With so much at stake, you must consider every aspect of the decision. If you’re looking to upgrade your HVAC unit, it’s wise to consider getting a system that fits your home’s exact […]
Signs an Amateur Did Your Home Electrical Work
Your home consists of miles of wiring, dozens of components like switches and receptacles, light fixtures, ceiling fans, and much more, all creating the electrical system that we’ve come to know and depend on. But what if you can’t? According to the National Fire Protection Association, “Home fires involving electrical failure or malfunction caused an […]
Which Uses More Energy: An Air Conditioner or Heater?
Here in North Texas, air conditioning is practically a religion. During last winter’s brutal storm, heaters were in overdrive. A high energy bill is as sure of a bet as construction on I-35. As we enter the fall season and start to turn our air conditioners off and our heaters on, an important question comes […]