No household plumbing problem is more frequent and more persistent than drain clogging. Chances are that you will need to deal with a clogged sink or shower drain in your bathroom at least once during each year. Fortunately, many times you can use a basic plunger to get rid of the clog. But for the […]
If you have an exhaust fan on any of your properties, when was the last time you had them professionally cleaned? A well-run business needs to diligently pay attention to its ventilation and exhaust systems because people’s lives can literally depend on them functioning properly. Avis Plumbing & Air Conditioning is here to take care […]
Leaky sinks are an extremely common problem in homes not only in Cape Coral and Fort Myers, but across the country. Most of the time, the problem goes ignored for days, weeks — even years. After all, the sound of dripping water is annoying, but hardly that big of an issue, right? Actually, a leaky […]
Today, many people take on home do-it-yourself projects in an attempt to save a few bucks and perhaps learn a new skill in the process. If you need water heater installation, you may be tempted to do a quick internet search and try to go through the process on your own. But if you want […]
Nothing lasts forever, and that includes the plumbing pipes in your home. Fortunately for home owners, the majority of pipe materials perform well for decades. However, when that lifespan is reached, pipes may start to leak. To prevent leaks, use the chart below to determine if your home’s plumbing lifespan is adequate or if water […]
Everyone experiences a leaky faucet sooner or later. It’s unfortunate, but over time it tends to happen more and more frequently. To a lot of homeowners, this seems like a fairly easy problem to fix. There must simply be a loose seal somewhere, right? Surely if you can find it and set it straight, the […]
According to a study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, nearly 90% of Americans say they’ve rarely (or never) programmed their thermostat because they’re not sure how to do it. Truth be told, it’s really not that hard — and it’s definitely worth doing because it can save you up to 15% a year on […]
What Else Does An Air Conditioner Do? The previous 2 posts of our Air Conditioning 101 series have focused on cooling because we live in such a warm climate, but remember that the original definition of air conditioning contains more than that: an ideal air conditioner should heat, cool, clean, ventilate, humidify and dehumidify as […]
So What Exactly Goes Wrong When Air Conditioners Break? Air conditioners are complex mechanical systems that depend on a wide variety of specific conditions to work correctly, and this is why it is so important to call a professional like Avis when they break. Remember, air conditioners are designed to: to meet a certain “load” […]
Most homes in warm climates have air conditioning. For some, air conditioning may be a luxury, but for many — especially here in Southwest Florida — it is a necessity. Given the expense of the equipment and the power it takes to run it, Avis Plumbing and Air Conditioning wants our customers to be as […]