Planning to have friends or family over for dinner this holiday season? As many may know, the holidays can be much warmer in Southwest Florida compared to the rest of the country. Cooking for large groups can cause a lot more heat in your house, leading to your home being uncomfortably warm for your guests. […]
Spotting an AC scam can potentially save you thousands of dollars. Every day, in every state, thousands of homeowners are victims of unscrupulous salespeople, service technicians, and contractors. But in Florida and other hot weather states where people rely on air conditioning to keep life comfortable, scammers run rampant. Tips on spotting an AC scam […]
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 […]
Clogged drains call for quick action. Stop! Before you pour that liquid drain cleaner into your kitchen or bathroom sink, step back and take a deep breath. In fact, you may have to take a step back in order to take a deep breath, if your clogged drain is emitting a foul odor! How Liquid […]
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 […]
Converting from septic to sewer is not just a matter of personal preference. Many cities are moving new districts and areas from septic systems to public sewer systems. Over the past couple of years, the city of Cape Coral has been going through phases of their Utilities Extension Project, which is that conversion. While the […]
Plumbing involves many of the essential systems in your home including, water, waste, heat, air conditioning, drainage, and irrigation. What happens when you’re met with an issue that shuts one (or many) of these systems down? While we always recommend calling a professional at Avis Plumbing there are precautions that can be taken to avoid […]
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 […]
Are noisy pipes cause for concern? They certainly can be. Your plumbing is the kind of thing you don’t really think about too much until there’s an issue – then it can be difficult to think about anything else. Fortunately though, your plumbing system has ways of telling you about problems so you can deal […]