An important aspect of homeownership is knowing how to maintain your plumbing system and avoid the things that may damage it. Plumbing is an industry with a lot of information, and unfortunately, some information can be misleading or incorrect and lead to unnecessary expenditures. Here are five of the most common home plumbing myths you’ll […]
Homeowners want to feel safe about who they hire to repair their home. With a growing number of service scams and unscrupulous business practices, finding a company that you can depend upon can be unnerving. One way to be confident in your choice is to find a contractor that is both licensed and insured. Working […]
With the heavy rains in Southwest Florida, an unknown storm drain clog can escalate to an emergency situation overnight. Flooding can occur within hours if a storm drain is blocked and can result in costly emergency repairs and property damage. How does a Storm Drain prevent flooding? Storm drains allow for rainwater to be carried […]
The benefits of an AC service contract become apparent to a homeowner every time their air conditioning unit goes on the fritz. Although central air conditioning systems are designed to last many years, the heat and humidity of Southwest Florida’s climate can take an unexpected toll on even the best units. This is especially true […]
You should tune up your AC twice a year — once in the spring and once in the fall. The Southwest Florida air is getting a little cooler and the humidity is dropping. Tired of being closed in for months, most of us will want to just turn off the AC and fling open the […]
Cleaning your sewer system is generally not high on your list of regular home maintenance. But it should be. When your household sewer system functions as intended, your sinks drain freely, your toilets flush cleanly and your garbage disposal removes organic debris with a push of a button. When they don’t, it could mean you […]
Are you having problems with your current lift station level controls? Avis Plumbing and Air Conditioning may just have the cost effective solution you need to repair your lift station. In this article we will review several level sensing strategies, the advantages and disadvantages of each, as well as an option you may want to […]
A pump station, or “lift station” as they are more commonly called, is an essential part of everyday living. Most people don’t give too much thought to how clean drinking water gets to their taps, and really don’t want to think about how sewage and wastewater leaves their homes — as long as it doesn’t […]
In rainier-than-average climates such as Southwest Florida, having adequate commercial storm drains is essential. A properly functioning drain will collect and then redirect water away from your property via drainage lines. But once it is damaged or clogged, your business might be at real risk of property damage from flooding and backups. Storm drain cleaning […]
Backflow, or the unwanted reversal of water flow, can be a serious health risk and embarrassing inconvenience. Backflow must be addressed by a qualified technician as it can introduce hazardous contaminants like pesticides and other human waste into your potable water supply. This holds true for both residential backflow prevention as well as commercial backflow […]