Natal's Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Mandeville’

Your Old Knob and Tube Wiring Should Be Replaced

Monday, November 1st, 2021
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Back at the turn of the 20th century, homes were starting to be outfitted with electrical wires. Gas lamps were a thing of the past, and the industrial revolution brought with it electricity—a cheap and effective alternative to traditional methods of lighting and power. From this point on, most homes were built with electrical systems installed, fuse boxes, and other ways to provide electrical power.

However, times have changed. The knob and tube wiring of the past is now old and outdated. If you’re a new homeowner in our area who just bought a beautiful old house, or you’re someone who has been in your antique house for a while, knob and tube wiring might ring a bell. Unfortunately, it could very well be a safety concern and could cause you trouble with your home insurance policy.

Our certified Mandeville, LA electricians can quickly remove your old wiring and replace it with newer, safer, more effective electrical wires.

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You Should Never Be Afraid to Call for Help

Monday, August 23rd, 2021
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When you’re encountering pipe leaks, corrosion, and issues with mold it can be hard to call for help. You might be embarrassed at the mess this plumbing issue has caused, and you might also be unsure as to what the cause of the problem is. While we understand the sentiment, we’re the experts who can help you with plumbing in Mandeville, LA when you need it.

The truth is that professional plumbers don’t really care about the state of your home, nor do they care about whether or not a homeowner can pinpoint the source of a problem. As plumbers, we need to be able to diagnose a problem on our own, which is why we have specialized equipment to help us do so. Our main priorities are as follows:

  1. Fix your plumbing issue at its source.
  2. Keep your home safe and hygienic.
  3. Make sure you’re comfortable and happy after our work is complete.

Keep reading to see how we achieve all three of those goals.

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A Handy Air Conditioning Term Glossary

Monday, August 9th, 2021
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We’ve all been there—searching for help with your air conditioning issue while you’ve got 18 different tabs open on your browser looking up HVAC industry terms. When you’re not well-acquainted with this technology and this industry, it’s really hard to know just what we’re talking about. BTUs? SEER and AFUE? Short-cycling and refrigerant recharges? What do all of these words mean?

Don’t worry, we’ve got a blog post for everything and that’s the topic we’re going to cover today. In order for you to be an informed consumer when looking for AC repair in Mandeville, LA, you’ll need to be able to identify these terms and know what they mean. They’re everywhere and the more you understand about them, the more likely you are to save on energy bills, repair costs, or the cost of an early system replacement.

Let’s get started! And don’t forget to call our pros if you have any questions, or if you run into a lesser-known term that you’d like some knowledge about.

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Plumbing Part Increases: Our Guide on What to Do

Monday, July 12th, 2021

If you’ve been paying any attention to the news lately, you’ll have noticed by now that plumbing parts have started increasing in price. It’s not just plumbing parts, it’s practically every component to every machine or building system! This is due to a nationwide shortage in supply that’s starting to bleed into every single industry. Don’t worry, as long as you’re prepared and working with the right team, you’ll be fine.

We’d like to guide those homeowners that might be worried through some safe practices during these difficult times. We understand the urgency to purchase expensive plumbing parts when you need them, especially when you’re not as familiar with the plumbing industry, but we’d urge you to contact us first.

As plumbers in Mandeville, LA we know exact prices, how long it will take to get certain parts, and we can clue you in to the market on when this will subside.

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Is Your Home Plumbing Up to Code?

Monday, March 8th, 2021
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This is a complicated question to ask. We know that homeowners might not know nearly enough about plumbing code and what constitutes good plumbing practices, but ultimately it’s up to homeowners to call us when they need help. That being said, there are absolutely things that we can talk about that can better inform you against hazardous DIY projects or that can steer you away from amateur plumbers.

This is information that every master plumber, and even journeyman plumbers will know like the back of their hands. This is why it’s so important to have a proper professional at your side for any plumbing in Mandeville, LA. Only a licensed plumber with the right experience will know how to get these necessary jobs done right.

Let’s get into some ways you can notice if your plumbing system isn’t up to code.

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