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Articles on Berkeys Blog by the Berkeys plumbing and HVAC specialists are meant to provide educational, entertaining, newsworthy and helpful information regarding residential air conditioning and plumbing for homeowners in Dallas, Ft. Worth. Always consult a professional, licensed plumbing or HVAC contractor like Berkeys before doing any work on your home.

What’s New? Find Out At Dallas Startup Week!

Every one, both old and young, are constantly dreaming of new ideas or new ways to do things. People create fascinating new products and great new concepts just sitting around a coffee table. However, most of us don’t take the next steps to make our dream a reality. Well, Capital One is here to help […]

Better Products When Companies Work Together

Most homeowners make a big mistake while planning their kitchen or bathroom remodeling project. They think that products found in their local home improvements stores or on a few websites are their only options for their plumbing fixtures. But their search should not end there. Every homeowner needs to look to the future for their […]

Going Green: 7 Tips to Create a More Eco-Friendly Home or Apartment

The quest for eco-friendly apartments and homes is spreading fast, and we have seven great ideas to quickly and constructively join the green movement. Check these out: Outside If you are in an arid climate, it may be hard to keep a green lawn, but try to resist the urge to rip out the grass […]

Berkeys Earns 2018 Angies List Super Service Award

BERKEYS® Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical Earns Their Seventh Consecutive Angie’s List Super Service Award DALLAS, TX, Friday, February 8, 2019 – BERKEYS® Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical (Berkeys) has earned the coveted Angie’s List Super Service award again. The Super Service Award reflects an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer […]

Best Places To Find A Job

Congratulations, Plano – You’ve Made The Top Ten! Finding a job can be difficult. Especially, in a big city like DFW area. It’s not easy to set yourself in the spotlight among many applicants. But, knowing the best places to look just got easier. WalletHub asked the experts and did some calculating to compile a […]

National Cut Your Energy Costs Day

January 10th was National Cut Your Energy Costs Day. There are many, many ways to cut your utility bills. National Day Calendar has a few suggestions. NATIONAL CUT YOUR ENERGY COSTS DAY – January 10 NATIONAL CUT YOUR ENERGY COSTS DAY Scheduling an appointment to get your heating system tuned up, would be one of […]

What’s A “Hard Freeze”, DFW?

Its winter in North Texas, so we expect to see a some cold weather, including the occasional snow flurry or even an ice storm. We also expect to be spending our early mornings watching the news for the latest weather predictions. Almost every weather person on our local news uses the phrase ”hard freeze” from […]

The R-22 Refrigerant Phase-Out: What You Need to Know

The R-22 Refrigerant Phase-Out: What You Need to Know Julia Clem Have you ever wondered exactly how your air conditioner produces that gloriously chilly air in the middle of even the hottest, most humid summer days? The entire process is a little complex, but the short version is that a chemical called a refrigerant (you’ve […]

Your Water Isn’t Always Good For You

Like many Texas, we assume that because we have a municipal water source for our homes that the water from our taps is perfectly safe. But, sometimes, it isn;t. Many things can happen to our water between the water treatment plant and our kitchen sink. Pipes can leak adding contaminants and pesticides to our water. […]

NBC 5: Dallas Cold Snap Has HVAC Crews Working Overtime to Keep Customers Warm

One heater repair technician said the first Dallas area cold snap of the year is one of his busiest times With temperatures in North Texas dipping into the 20s, HVAC crews are working around the clock to make sure people are staying warm in their homes. Brandon Cronkhite, a service technician at Berkey’s Air Conditioning, […]