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Maintaining Your Bathroom Plumbing: A DIY Checklist

By Village plumbing November 22, 2014

Plumbing maintenance is important to do regularly to prevent plumbing problems and emergencies. Bathroom plumbing is easy to maintain and often only takes a couple of minutes to keep in proper working order. Follow this DIY checklist to keep your bathroom plumbing in tip-top shape. Clean out your drain if they are working slowly. Debris like hair and built-up toothpaste can cause the drains in your sink, shower, and tub to drain more slowly over time. Take the stopper out,

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3 Reasons to Upgrade to a Wi-Fi Thermostat

By Village plumbing November 21, 2014

You may have heard about the benefits of programmable thermostats, but the Wi-Fi equipped thermostat has taken energy savings and efficiency to a whole new level. Gone are the days of the old thermostats that adjusted by a radial dial. Here are some reasons you should consider upgrading to a Wi-Fi equipped thermostat: Convenience. If you are on your way out of town and remember that you forgot to adjust your thermostat for your absence, there is no need to

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NATE Certified in Houston for Our Customers’ Benefit

By Village plumbing November 4, 2014

NATE – Raising the bar for the good of the HVAC industry NATE (North American Technical Excellence) is the nation’s largest, industry endorsed, non-profit certification organization for HVACR technicians, who must pass stringent testing, and complete a rigorous certification process to qualify. Certified for your Satisfaction Our company employs skilled, knowledgeable professionals certified by NATE, the largest industry-endorsed, non-profit certification organization for HVACR technicians in the USA. To achieve NATE certification, technicians must pass stringent exams that test their knowledge

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Winterizing Your Plumbing

By Village plumbing October 29, 2014

If you own a home that is going to be vacant this winter, it is critical that you take the time to winterize the plumbing. Not taking proper precautions can end up costing you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in replacement plumbing and emergency repairs. If a vacant home is not properly winterized, water can freeze in pipes causing them to crack. This leads to not only plumbing repairs, but also floor, ceiling, and drywall repairs due to both

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Your Home’s Major Systems: AC, Water Heaters, and Plumbing

By Village plumbing October 7, 2014

When the weather is mild, take advantage by shoring up your home’s major systems. Houston is not currently enduring any major heat wave. But why wait for cold weather, or the next emergency? While things seem calm, take advantage by taking steps to strengthen your home’s major systems. How did your AC hold up through the summer? Did your energy bills go up? If you’re using an annual contract style of energy bill, you may not even realize how much

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Go Texans Friday with VPHS

By Village plumbing September 24, 2014

Team spirit was alive and well at Village Plumbing last Friday It may not have worked out for the Texans on Sunday, but Village was rooting for the home team Friday as they celebrated a little bit of team spirit of their own, celebrating a good week spent helping customers with various plumbing and AC issues around the house. And many customers learned about the Village  Partner Plan,  aka the VPP. It’s a hit among customers, allowing them to receive better pricing,

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Texans Answer to a Higher Power Bill

By Village plumbing July 30, 2014

Texas is the second largest state (Alaska is over twice as big), but when it comes to utility bills, Texas cities rank 1 and 2 in the cities with the highest power bills, according to a study by Forbes Magazine, with the help of energy and utility analysis firm Ventyx.* Prices at the pump tend to be cheaper in Texas, but that lower cost doesn’t extend over to utility bills. They’re high, and in a state with an abnormally long

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Cost of Energy-Efficient Tankless Water Heaters in Houston

By Village plumbing July 21, 2014

A  tankless water heater in your  Houston home  can help you be  environmentally friendly, while lowering your  utility bill. When it comes to lowering utility expenses, most property owners consider changing their light bulbs and lamps into fixtures that are more energy efficient, installing better insulation to maintain indoor temperatures, and cutting back on the use of water when possible. When it comes to water heaters, only a few realize that they can significantly lower their energy consumption if they have the right system installed.

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The Dangers of Chemical Drain Cleaners In The Home

By Village plumbing May 8, 2014

Store bought drain cleaners are some of the most hazardous chemicals found in American households. They don’t just pose a risk to your family’s health, they can also damage your home’s plumbing system and bathroom and kitchen fixtures. Chemical drain cleaners are available in several forms; alkaline drain cleaners contain sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. Acidic drain cleaners contain concentrated sulfuric acid. Other chemicals typically found in household drain cleaning products include bleach and lye. While chemical drain cleaners can

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Hot Room, Cold Room – Tips For Achieving Even Temperature Throughout Your Home

By Village plumbing May 8, 2014

In a typical house it’s not unusual for the temperature to vary several degrees from room to room. Attics, basements and additions usually have the greatest air temperature differences. When one room is uncomfortably hot or cold, here are several factors to consider. Inadequate Attic and Exterior Wall Insulation During Houston’s cold winter months and long, hot summers, proper insulation is a must. The recommended R-value for attics is 43, and an R-value of 21 is recommended for exterior walls.

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