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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.

Prevent Frozen Pipes – Don’t Get Caught With Your Pipes Exposed

There are some experiences most people never want to have. A plumbing leak or break is probably on that list. The aggravation and cost of fixing the pipe itself is bad enough, but there’s also the damage the burst pipe does to the rest of our home. Walls, ceilings, or floors have to be replaced. […]

Water Heaters – Which One Is The Right One?

There’s nothing worse than jumping into the shower and finding out the cold way that your water heater isn’t big enough for your family or worse – broken. The water coming into your home from underground pipes is usually cold (or glacial depending on the time of year). To have water warm enough to take a shower […]

Ready To Dispose Of Your Garbage Disposal?

Sometimes, funny things happen at the worst time. Having attempted a new recipe for dinner (and failed miserably), we dumped the whole horrible mess into the sink and turned on the garbage disposal. A skull splitting grinding noise erupted from the sink along with a volcano of pulverized food. The veggie massacre was complete – […]

Setting Your Thermostat to Maximize Savings

The hot temperatures of summer bring with them higher cooling costs. By using your air conditioning system in the right way, however, you can both keep your home comfortable and cut down your energy bills. For example, when setting your thermostat, make sure to set the fan to auto mode. Setting the fan to auto […]

How to Tell If Your Home Is Humid Enough

While the majority of homeowners are aware of the importance of monitoring their homes’ indoor air quality, fewer are aware of the importance of humidity level. The humidity level inside your home is important as an excessively low humidity level can have adverse health effects on you and your family. For example, if you notice […]

Factors That Might Be Destroying Your Sewer Line

There’s nothing worse than dealing with a sewer line problem. Sewer lines play a critical role in your home’s plumbing system as they transport your home’s wastewater to the sewer main. When your sewer line leaks or breaks, the results can be catastrophic and pose a health risk to your family and the community at […]

Avoid Drain Backups by Keeping These Things out of Your Sinks and Toilets

Drain backups can be inconvenient and costly. Fortunately by using your sinks and toilets in the proper manner, you can avoid drain backups and potential water damage. Here are some things you should keep out of your sinks and toilets in order to avoid drain backups. What Not to Place in Your Sink When you […]

All About Electrostatic Filters

Conventional air conditioner filters are made out of fiberglass. While they are certainly affordable, they have a number of disadvantages. For example, fiberglass filters are only capable of filtering larger particles from your home’s air. In addition, they must be replaced regularly. In recent years, electrostatic filters have emerged as a popular substitute for conventional […]

A Quick Guide to Basic Air Conditioner Maintenance

Every summer homeowners across the country brace themselves for high cooling costs. Keeping your air conditioner in good repair can help keep these costs down without compromising comfort. In this video you will learn about basic air conditioner maintenance. Maintenance is critical if you want to make the most out of your air conditioner. Simple […]

4 Simple Tips for Decreasing Your Air Conditioning Bills

Air conditioners are indispensable when the temperature begins to rise. The high cooling costs that result can be frustrating, however. Fortunately there are steps you can take to reduce your air conditioning bills without compromising on comfort. Here are 4 simple tips for decreasing your air conditioning bills. Change Your Filters Changing your air conditioner’s […]