5 Electrical Problems Found in Older Homes
No matter what kind of home you live in, mobile, cottage, old, or new, or electrical problems should always be taken seriously. A haunted house with flickering lights may seem thrilling, but the precarious electrical connections are likely the things you should be most frightened of. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), 51,000 […]
10 Warning Signs Your Sewer is Backed Up
It’s 2 AM. You wake up to gurgling sounds from the bathroom, only to find your feet splashing in foul-smelling water. The toilet has overflowed without being flushed, and the shower drain is backing up too. This nightmare scenario is all too common for homeowners facing a sewer backup. A backed-up sewer line isn’t just […]
Why Leaking Air Means You’re Losing Money
It’s impossible to retain all the conditioned air inside your home, right? It might be easier than you think. With an excellent ventilation and air filtration system, you can introduce and retain clean air almost entirely, but if you think about the number of times you walk through your front door, it gets a little […]
How to Safely Reset a Tripped Circuit Breaker
It’s a trademark issue for homeowners, whether first-time or a long-time. A tripped circuit breaker could be a minor problem, or it could indicate that a more significant issue is hiding behind your walls. If it’s starting to become a habit in your family that you flip your breaker every time you try to use […]
Why DIY Plumbing Repairs Are a Bad Idea
Any experience with water damage gives homeowners a solid idea of why DIY plumbing repairs can be more costly than cost-effective. The slightest mistake could ruin your floors or furniture. No matter how easy the tutorials and blogs make the job look, a professional should handle every plumbing repair. With the ever-evolving plumbing technology introduced […]
Are You Planning a Remodel? Don’t Neglect Your Plumbing!
Remodeling can be an exciting, challenging, and rewarding project. After months of hard work, you get to look at the space before you and feel ultimate satisfaction, knowing you accomplished an incredible task. A home, kitchen, or bathroom, remodel should feel gratifying, especially when you’ve taken the time to consider every detail, from your tile […]
How to Control Indoor Humidity
Humidity makes us think about mosquitos, frizzy hair, and a blanket of sweat as if we were camping out near a swamp. No home should feel like that, especially not yours! It’s time to take control of humidity. It already does enough when you’re out in the world, so we’re on a mission to create […]
Spring Cleaning: Don’t Forget Your Water Heater
Each year, we task ourselves with a mission to keep each one of our customers’ homes running, yours included. Spring is great for cleaning and reorganization, but it can also serve as the perfect opportunity to refresh your plumbing system. One of the most crucial parts of your plumbing is your water heater. Over time, […]
How to Clear a Clogged Washing Machine
We have important news for you: your washing machine can get clogged! It’s weird thinking about your washing machine as a finicky appliance like your drains or faucets, but in reality, it requires the same amount of upkeep as any other major component of your plumbing system. People don’t usually get their washing machine serviced […]
All the Benefits of Whole Home & Portable Generators
Bacon Plumbing Heating Air Electric provides essential services to homes across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Your plumbing, heating and cooling, and electrical systems are all essential to the function of your home. While we are known for professional and efficient repairs when something goes wrong, we have a wealth of resources and knowledge to prevent […]