Posts in the Tips & Tricks Category

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 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 […]

Important Electrical Safety Tips Every Homeowner Needs to Be Aware of. Electrical fires were involved in an estimated annual average of 47,820 reported home structure fires over a four year period. These fires resulted in 455 civilian deaths and 1,518 civilian injuries, with $1.5 billion in direct property damage. An electrical fire is a fire […]

This article originally appeared on Community Impact Newspaper on April 13th, 2015. Re-posted with permission: 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 […]

Clean water is one of our most valuable resources and it shouldn’t be wasted – especially waiting for the hot water to reach your faucet. With a rapidly expanding population and droughts occurring frequently and lasting longer, saving water and energy is becoming more important. Homes with long pipes running from the water heater to […]

Prevent the need for major maintenance in the first place by taking preventative measures.  Berkeys Air Conditioning & Plumbing has great recommendations for keeping your plumbing in top shape. (Read More)

Many homeowners get a thrill out of tackling DIY projects. But, certain projects are to much to handle without professional help. They can actually end up costing significantly more money than hiring a trained professional.  Save time and money by learning which DIY projects to avoid. (Read More)