Asheville Plumbing Blog - Barlow Plumbing
Though we have had a rainy start to the summer here in Asheville, we are less than a year removed from wildfires that plagued our area and threatened some of our most precious destinations. We know all to well the importance of reducing water usage, for our mountains and for our wallets.
From late winter through the end of the summer, Americans use a lot of water. We also use a lot of energy during the hottest months of the year. Environmentally and budget conscious homeowners can take steps to reduce their water consumption, save money, and help our community have plenty of water during the dry summer months.
It was a soggy weekend and start to the week in the Asheville area. Rainfall amounts totaling in three inches and higher were common throughout western North Carolina. Even though we have experienced drought in the mountains, excess rainfall can create issues for your home and yard. We have compiled this list of four quick things homeowners need to know about drainage and mold after the rain:
Warmer weather is always welcome in Asheville, NC. As winter turns to spring here in western North Carolina, it is a good time to perform routine plumbing maintenance. In our previous article, we discussed five indoor plumbing maintenance tips for your home. In this article, we will examine four steps for making sure your outdoor plumbing systems are ready for spring.
Whether you are a do-it-yourself homeowners, or you prefer to trust these steps to the experts, it is important to make sure your home's plumbing is ready to meet the demands of your family.
Though the calendar indicates it is still winter, spring is in the air and blooming in the trees. In the midst of spring cleaning and garage sales, utilize the new season to perform routine and proper maintenance on your home's plumbing systems.
In this article, we will walk you through plumbing maintenance steps that will help you improve your home's energy efficiency and identify minor issues before they require major repairs.
In our previous article, we discussed five tips for improving your water heater's efficiency through the remainder of winter. We rarely consider our water heaters until they malfunction; however, regular and proper maintenance is vital for maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of your unit.
We touched on water heater maintenance in the last blog. In this blog we will walk you through the process of performing routine and proper water heater maintenance.
Your heating and air conditioning system is your largest energy consumer. Your home's water heater is your second highest energy consumer. Every other system in your home falls a considerable distance behind these two energy eaters.
Homeowners can reduce their energy consumption and costs by making a few changes in the way in which they use their water heaters. In this article, we will discuss five tips to help you reduce your water heater's energy consumption and costs: