Homes are naturally disposed to irritants such as pet dander, dust mites, mold, and other chemical pollutants. These pollutants can cause what we in the plumbing business refer to as… Read more »
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The Virtue of Humidifiers
The function of humidifiers is to protect against dry skin, split ends, and other unsightly shortcomings. Indeed, moisture in the air is good for your health, and your physical appearance…. Read more »
The Insidious Slab Leak
Nothing is worse for a plumbing system than a slab leak. Indeed, a slab leak is to your plumbing system like cancer is to your body. It can be difficult… Read more »
The Virtues of Water Filters
Even though the Albuquerque water authority takes painstaking efforts ensure that the land of enchantment’s water is safe, it is always nice to add an extra layer of protection to… Read more »
A History of Air-Conditioning
It must be hard to imagine, but for only a minutia of human history has air-conditioning actually existed. Places like Arizona, or Albuquerque would be difficult to populate in the… Read more »
Air Filter Selection 101
Air Filters can essentially make or break your HVAC system. Obviously, the best AC unit would operate with an efficiency rating exceeding 20, but not everyone can enjoy this coveted… Read more »
A Brief History of Baths
As plumbers, we tend to know a bit more about bathrooms. For instance, did you know that showers were unavailable in the 1800’s? It was not until 1970 when showers… Read more »
Water Heater at Peak Performance
The most important components of every home are as follows: the air-conditioner, dryer and washer, and of course, the water heater. Indeed, this component is essential to hygiene and comfort…. Read more »
Hearing the Health of Your Pipes
Plumbing is a very subtle art that engages all the senses. For instance, a plumber’s number one weapon against pipe dysfunction is listening. Below are a few helpful tips for… Read more »
Plumbers’ Contribution to Health, Safety and Water
An organization known as the Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI), whose members account for 90 percent of the nation’s plumbing products, released ten reasons why plumbing matters for the future of… Read more »
Leave Something Behind for the Future
A growing population, increasing evidence of climate change, and the consequential demand for good clean water has led Michael Specter from the The New Yorker to predict that earth will… Read more »
Ferguson Announces Two Acquisitions
Ferguson, considered one of the top appliance supply houses in the country, announced the acquisition of Builders Appliance Center (BAC) and Ar-Jay Building Products. With the acquisition of these two… Read more »