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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.

How To Survive Without An Air Conditioner

It’s 9,000 degrees and we’re not some sort of tropical orchid. We need air conditioning in Texas. But, when your air conditioning system finally gives up and the repair appointment is far too many hours away, there are some ways to combat the oppressive heat that don’t involve locking yourself in the local Walmart. Some […]

Is Using Air Conditioning Bad?

In a recently published article in TIME Magazine, the pros and cons of air conditioning was discussed. While Texas residents consider good air conditioning vital, there are some issues and benefits with using it. Badly maintained air conditioning systems can make you sick, like worsening asthma problems and allergies. the article also mentions the “sick […]

Global Market for LED Lighting Is Growing Fast

In recent years, the United States government has taken steps to promote more efficient use of our resources – especially our energy consumption – through legislation like The Energy Independence and Security Act. The reasoning behind the lighting provisions is pretty direct. Incandescent bulbs convert less than 10 percent of the energy pumped into them […]

In the News: Tips to Stay Cool During the Summer Months

Berkeys featured in the article called: “Tips to stay cool during the summer months” With the mercury on the rise temperatures will soon hit triple digits. Jamie Wooldridge, president of the Southlake ­based air conditioning company Berkeys, provides some tips to stay cool this summer. Wooldridge said it is important to install a programmable thermostat. […]

The Latest In Plumbing Innovations

When you think about where technology has had the most impact, plumbing probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But, product innovations are increasingly important in the plumbing department, like new products designed to make the kitchen and bath more comfortable, keep living spaces more sanitary or reduce the impact on the environment. […]

New Government Rules

New Government Rules Proposed To Improve Our Environment Earlier this year, several government agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), have proposed many final “rules” for President Obama’s last two years in office. The rules that these agencies are expected to propose in the next year or two include safety standards for everything from […]

Berkeys Plumbing Reviews Fort Worth TX

Here’s another great review from a Berkeys Plumbing customer in Fort Worth, TX. “We had and outstanding experience on our annual plumbing inspection. Our Berkeys technician, Bryce, was on time, fully prepared, knowledgeable, friendly and courteous. He said our plumbing is in good working order, no problems at all. At my request, Bryce arrived ready […]

Berkeys Customer Service Team shows their support of Red Nose Day on May 21, 2015.

According to RedNoseDay.org, “Red Nose Day is a campaign dedicated to raising money for children and young people living in poverty by simply having fun and making people laugh. The inaugural Red Nose Day will be held in the US on May 21st, 2015. People across the country will come together to have fun and […]

DOE Water Heater Changes April 2015

Important Changes About Water Heater Standards Every Homeowner Should Know Federal regulations go into effect on April 16 which require water heaters to be more efficient than they currently are. “Water heaters are pretty inefficient,” said Jamie Wooldridge, president of Berkeys Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical in Southlake. “Water heating is about 12 percent of […]