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Does Your Home Have Knob & Tube Wiring?

Monday, January 3rd, 2022

Knob and tube wiring was the type of electrical system usually installed in homes built before 1950. However, this type of wiring is outdated, unsafe, and usually carries a high insurance rate for homeowners. Therefore, if you have knob and tube wiring in your home, it’s crucial to replace it with a newer electrical system. Doing so not only improves the safety of your home but the quality of your electrical system as well. Hiring a professional electrician in Fredericksburg, TX, should be mandatory to ensure the job gets done correctly without any injuries or accidents occurring during the installation process.

This blog post is all about what knob and tube wiring is, why it’s so bad to have in your house, and what our team can do about it.

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Are Your Lights Haunting Your Home?

Monday, October 25th, 2021

It’s spooky season! That means that ghouls and ghosts are upon us. Or perhaps just your friendly neighborhood kids dressed as ghouls, ghosts, and the trendiest movie villain of the season. With all that said, you’re probably ready for the scary movies and haunted house decorations to come.

One thing that shouldn’t be haunting your house is your lighting. While flickering lights can add some scary ambiance to a haunted party, they can actually be quite dangerous and obnoxious when you’re just trying to live your life. It might be time to make some improvements to your house that make things less scary, and more comfortable.

Today, we’re going to talk about why problematic lights need to be fixed in your home, and when you might want to call our team. We’re local electricians in Fredericksburg, TX and we know how to target the problem with a home electrical system and get your lights back in working order.

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What a Professional Plumber Can Do for You

Monday, May 10th, 2021

It’s been a long time and there has been a lot of hardship getting to this point. You’ve slaved away for hours with a drain snake and a plunger—you even bought different sized plungers and drain snakes made of different materials—but at this point, it seems like everything was pointless. No matter how hard you work at clearing out that drain clog, you’re certain that it’s stuck there forever. Now you’re starting to panic, as you think there might be something else, something worse affecting your drain system.

Hold your horses! Before you start thinking that there’s a terrible problem in your plumbing system that’s going to require thousands of dollars to fix, just call our plumbers.  A plumber in Fredericksburg, TX has specialized equipment and certain devices that can quickly and effectively clear drain clogs and provide you with the necessary information to move forward. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back.

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Is There a Problem with Your Indoor Lighting?

Monday, August 17th, 2020

Indoor lights are so much more important than many homeowners give them credit for. If you spend time around a set of lights for the majority of your day, it’s vital that those lights operate as they should. The moment you start trying to read in the dark because your house lights keep malfunctioning, flickering, burning out, or succumbing to another problem, you need professional help.

Any electrician in Fredericksburg, TX will tell you that diagnosing problems and repairing indoor lighting is not something that just anyone can do. It takes a certified, licensed electrician to be able to handle such a task. All we ask homeowners in our area to think about is that their flickering or malfunctioning lights do not have to be normal. We can provide sensible solutions and targeted repairs that will make your indoor lighting feel comfortable and reliable.

Keep reading as we talk about what some of those fixes could be.

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Why Is My Air Conditioner Freezing Up?

Monday, July 20th, 2020

There is perhaps no problem more disconcerting than an air conditioner that’s showing ice on the coils. Most homeowners know at this point that our air conditioner does not cool your home by using ice, so this is very clearly a problem. The problem is that homeowners don’t know enough about the intricacies of these systems to tell what exactly is happening.

That’s where we come in! Air conditioning in Fredericksburg, TX is a science, and you can consider us your local scientists. We could tell you how an air conditioner grows ice on the coils with our eyes closed and hands tied behind our backs.

We’re going to talk in detail about what is happening when you notice ice on your air conditioner. We’ll mention what not to do and tell you that this absolutely requires the help of a trained professional. Give us a call!

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When to Replace Your Water Heater

Monday, April 29th, 2019

No matter the temperature outside, enjoying a hot shower or bath is something we all look forward to at the end of a long day. Out of all our modern conveniences, your hot water heater is probably one of the most important, and you likely can’t imagine life without it. So, what happens when it reaches the end of its service life?

You need your water heater to work year round, whether its 35 degrees or 105 degrees outside. That means it can take on a lot of wear and tear over the years. And because you’re likely not a plumbing professional, recognizing the signs of a water heater in distress can be a bit tricky. So below, we’ve listed some of the signs that suggest it’s time for a new hot water heater. Keep reading to find out more! 

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Yes, You Should Hire a Professional Plumber

Monday, March 18th, 2019

Now, we aren’t saying that there aren’t things you can’t do yourself. In fact, there are plenty of plumbing tasks that you should be pretty equipped to handle. For instance, you more than likely know how to whip out a toilet plunger and get your clogged toilet to flush. You also probably know what substances should and shouldn’t go down your drains. However, there are just some jobs that are better left to the professionals.

Only a professional plumber has the knowledge, tools, training, and experience to handle complex plumbing issues. Your plumbing system is much more intricate than you think, twisting and turning behind the walls and underneath the floors of your home. In case you are not yet convinced, we have listed all of the reasons why it is better to hire a professional Fredericksburg, TX plumber from the start. Keep reading to learn more. 

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How to Decide If You Need a New Heater

Monday, October 30th, 2017

heating-repairs-repalcementOur long summer is finally over and winter will be here soon. With falling temperatures comes an increased use of your heater, which will only grow as cool weather gets cold. If you have an older heating system that needs to be replaced, now is the time to do it, while you still have a few weeks to plan and schedule the installation of a new system. That way, your home can enjoy the benefits of the new heater as soon as winter comes, without having to worry about the threat of a breakdown from the old heater.

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How Does a Heat Pump Work?

Monday, August 7th, 2017

heat-pump-air-conditionerTexas summers are blazing hot, but our winters are usually very mild. Accordingly, homeowners in the area tend to focus far more on their air conditioners than their heating systems. It also explains why heat pumps are so popular in our part of the world: devices that use the principles of air conditioning to both heat and cool your home. If you think a heat pump might be a good addition for your home, or if you have an existing heat pump that needs repairs, you might be curious as to how it works and why it makes such a good option for this part of the world.

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Can Your Home Benefit from a Heat Pump?

Monday, May 15th, 2017

heat-pump-unitSpring is the season when homeowners get rid of their old air conditioners and install a new one. It makes sense to do so now, especially if your old system is at the end of its run. Better to install a new one now and enjoy the benefits of improved efficiency and performance all summer, than risk running the old inefficient one and possible having to deal with a catastrophic breakdown in the middle of one of our patented Texas heat waves.

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