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4 Signs You Need a New Air Conditioner
By Tom Hall on Jun 07, 2018
Many homeowners wait until their air conditioner breaks before investing in a new one. However, there are many benefits to investing in a new air conditioner before your old one breaks. The question still remains: how do you know when it’s time to invest in a new AC unit? Here are 4 signs you need
Read More...4 Reasons to Invest Your Tax Refund in Your Home
By Tom Hall on Apr 02, 2018
Once that tax refund drops into your bank account, you might be drooling at the thought of what you could do with it. If you follow these tips, you’ll understand why using that money to invest in your home is the ideal choice. 1. Home Upgrades Increase Resale Value Every time you complete a
Read More...Master Plumbing Earns Esteemed 2017 Angie’s List Super Service Award
By Tom Hall on Mar 15, 2018
Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA 3/12/2018 – Master Plumbing is proud to announce that it has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award (SSA). This award honors service professionals who have maintained exceptional service ratings and reviews on Angie’s List in 2017. “The
Read More...Enjoy the Indoors More with an Electronic Air Purifier
By Tom Hall on Feb 16, 2018
We still have 5 more weeks of winter, which means you’ll be spending at least a few more weeks cozied up inside avoiding the cold. When you spend all that time inside, you breathe a lot of indoor air. But at least your indoor air is nice and clean, right? Well…maybe not. The truth is,
Read More...3 Ways Ice and Snow Could Damage Your HVAC System
By Tom Hall on Jan 18, 2018
This winter, it looks like “Let It Snow” got picked up as the season’s operating motto. Don’t let snow and ice turn your cozy home into a frozen nightmare. Follow these tips for protecting your HVAC system to help you stay nice and warm. 1. Proper Protection for Exterior HVAC Units You might be
Read More...Making New Year’s Resolutions? Put These 5 HVAC Tips on Your List
By Tom Hall on Dec 27, 2017
Every year, your HVAC system gives you months of good heating and cooling. As a practical homeowner, you know that you have to take excellent care of it. With these five HVAC tips on your list for the new year, you’ll enjoy better comfort without a lot of hassle. 1. Clear the Air (Filter) The
Read More...Clogged Bathroom Sink? Here are 4 Steps to Get the Water Flowing
By Tom Hall on Nov 20, 2017
A clogged bathroom sink is such a drag, but you don’t have to be stuck with it forever. Turn off the water supply for the sink and put on your gloves, before you try these DIY clog-busting tips. 1. Clean the Stopper Starting with the sink stopper may save you a lot of hassle and
Read More...3 Ways to Prevent Frozen Pipes This Winter
By Tom Hall on Oct 26, 2017
When you wake up on a crisp morning, you might be tempted to wrap up in a warm blanket from the cool air. Your pipes are another part of your home that could also use some protection. If they freeze, they could burst and cause expensive damage to your home. If you keep the heat
Read More...What Happens if You Don’t Change Your Furnace Filter
By Tom Hall on Sep 12, 2017
The last thing you want is for your furnace filter to look like the picture above. You should change your filter every 1-3 months, depending on your filter, whether you have pets, and how much your furnace is running. But why is this necessary, and what happens if you don’t change your furnace filter? Safety
Read More...Fall Plumbing and Heating Checklist
By Tom Hall on Aug 16, 2017
It’s hard to believe it, but fall is almost here! To help prepare your home for the colder months ahead, we created a Fall Plumbing & Heating Checklist. This checklist covers plumbing and heating tasks you can do this fall that will help you conserve energy, protect your home from a potential plumbing emergency, and
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