Posts in the Tips & Tricks Category

Berkeys Air Conditioning & Plumbing has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service. Read the complete article on prnewswire.com.

There comes a time when your appliances sputter to the end of their life. Once your water heater has given it’s last gasp, you may have to make a quick decision for a replacement.  If you do your research ahead of time, you won’t miss out on some of your energy efficient and money saving […]

We spend a lot of money for the winter holidays – parties, family dinners, toys from Santa and the list goes on and on. When holiday time rolls around, your energy bills can skyrocket with your stove, oven, and dishwasher running overtime. Not to mention, the door to your refrigerator standing open as people search […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 – […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]