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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.

Reduce Your Summer Air Conditioning Bills with Weather Stripping

It’s normal for energy bills to rise during the summer, but air leaks can cause your air conditioner to run longer, which in turn increases wear and tear on your HVAC system and wastes money. Reduce your energy bills with these simple tips for sealing your home.  Doors and windows are some of the biggest […]

Proper Plunger Use for Clearing Toilet Clogs

A plunger may seem like a simple tool, but it never hurts to brush up on home maintenance basics to prevent a potentially messy situation. This brief guide will help you keep your toilets clean and clog-free. If you’re concerned about a clogged toilet overflowing, you can turn off the water valve underneath the tank. […]

Winterizing your Plumbing

As temperatures drop further during the winter season, it’s important to make sure that all your plumbing is ready for the cold. Frozen pipes can cause expensive and sometimes irreparable damage not just to your plumbing but also your home. Pipes will burst when frozen, but they usually burst closer to the faucet where the […]

Berkeys, Winner of the 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award

We’ve won the 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award. This is the highest honor given out by Angie’s List and less than 5% of companies receive it. Over 1.5 million households check with this service before they hire a service company. It’s all word of mouth, and we are so grateful to be recommended by […]

It’s Time To Give Thanks

It’s the time of the year that we put aside work to celebrate and give thanks. We give thanks at Thanksgiving for family, friends, and all that we each personally cherish. Dating back to 1621, our nations’ early settlers held a great feast in celebration. This is thought to be one of the first Thanksgiving […]

We Wanted to Let You Know…

All that we can offer you! Your friends at Berkeys Air Conditioning & Plumbing have it all, including professional plumbing services performed by certified plumbers in the trade. What’s more, you can rely on us with that same high-quality air conditioning and heating services. Just take a look at all we offer our valued customers […]

Fall Into Savings: Preparing Your Home’s Plumbing & Heating System

Were you aware that fall is already upon us? That’s right! The first official day of Autumn was September 22. Now is the best time to prepare your home for the change in seasons. Be sure to install covers on all outside faucets to protect them from the cooler temps at night. Remove garden hoses […]

Water treatment update: Is the Water In Your Home Safe for Your Family to Drink?

Are you concerned about the water quality in your home? If not, perhaps you should be. Chlorine is used to clean and treat household water supplies for contaminants and bacteria to make water safer to drink. However, there is concern over some potential health concerns related to not only drinking chlorinated water, but also bathing […]

Did You Know Plumbing is Serious Business to the Berkeys Team?

Have you ever thought about the importance of a plumbing service provider? Did you know it is very important that he or she does a high-quality, professional plumbing job? But, it truly is! It’s critical that you hire only highly trained and licensed service providers. You may ask why this is so important… Quite simply, […]

Never pay more for Saturday Service for air conditioning or plumbing repairs!

When a problem pops up on the weekend, the first thing most folks think is “I’ll have to put up with this until Monday or pay through the nose!” Not any more! Now you don’t have to worry about having an air conditioning or plumbing problem on a Saturday and having to pay more for […]