Category: General

Ever hear of the damp sheet trick? Dampen a sheet and drape it over an open window. As the wind blows through the sheet, the moisture in the air will naturally cool the room! This is great for days where humidity isn’t a problem, and you don’t feel like using the A/C for the entire home.

Become your own MacGyver. Begin with a bucket of ice water and a fan. By placing the ice in front, you’ll create cool air to cool down any room you’d like to once the fan is on

Keep the lights off, and drapes closed! Almost every light bulb gives off some type of heat. In addition to saving money on electricity costs, it’ll keep you cooler! Likewise with drapes, the sun won’t beam in, warming everything around it. This can actually cause your thermostat to incorrectly read temperatures, causing it to work harder than it has to.

Invest in ductless! Running more efficiently than a traditional unit, ductless A/C effectively cools one room at a time, instead of the entire house. This results in lower costs to stay cool, especially because you don’t have to use energy on empty rooms.

Thinking about investing in a new A/C unit or need your current one repaired? Give Connectionz a call! With over 30 years experience, we make everything from consultation to installation a breeze!

Connectionz provides the best possible service in the Salt Lake City, UT area. With over 30 years of combined experience, Connectionz will provide you with the unsurpassed service you’ve always deserved.

Clogs

If you’re dealing with a clog in your pipes, you might want to try and free them as soon as possible. A slow draining pipe can also be a telling sign of a future clog, and these can lead to backups, and bursted pipes. By using a drain snake or a baking soda solution, you can free up the pipes and make sure that there’s nothing left in the pipe. Additionally, you can try running hot water through it in order to break up some of the grime before you attempt to push a snake through.

Whistling Water

If your shower head is singing a song every time you turn it on, it might be a number of things. First, it would be a good idea to check your water valve, and make sure it’s completely turned on. Additionally, it might mean your water pressure is too high, in which you may need a regulator in order to lower it — it can be painful to those who are sensitive. Additionally, it pays to check your shower fixture, as the pieces in between may become worn out, causing sounds.

If you still can’t figure out the issue, you might have a larger issue on your hands, and it’s a good idea to leave it to the pros. For everything plumbing related, give Connectionz a call and we’ll take care of you.

Connectionz provides the best possible service in the Salt Lake City, UT area. With over 30 years of combined experience, Connectionz will provide you with the unsurpassed service you’ve always deserved.

Modern Spaces

We spend over a year in the bathroom throughout our lives getting clean, and brushing our teeth. Shouldn’t we update the room every once in a while? Consider revamping things like shower doors, sink fixtures, and accents such as towel racks and mirrors. These small changes can make a huge difference in the way your room appears to others. Additionally, you can go big and retile the walls, and change the floors as well!

New Pipes

If you’re knocking down walls or creating a larger room, it might be a good idea to check out the pipes that make your bathroom work properly. Taking a look at these can help water pressure, and prevent clogs. Additionally, if they’re outdated and leaking, replacing them might be a great idea, just to be proactive

If you’re thinking about any changes in your bathroom, Connectionz Plumbing is your go-to provider of efficient and reliable service and repairs. With over 30 years of experience, there’s no question as to why we’re Sandy, Utah’s premium provider.

Connectionz provides the best possible service in the Salt Lake City, UT area. With over 30 years of combined experience, Connectionz will provide you with the unsurpassed service you’ve always deserved

Avoid an HVAC breakdown and call our technicians now if you notice any of the six signs listed below. It could mean your cooling system is on the verge of malfunction.

1. Your Home Isn’t as Cool as Last Year

As the weather heats up, you start turning the thermostat down. But no matter how low it goes, you can’t seem to achieve the same level of “cool” as last summer. You change the system filter and hope to notice a difference, but no can do. This could mean there’s a more serious problem — leave it to us to find out.

2. Your Latest Cooling Bill Was Astronomical

Your energy bills usually give an accurate picture of the health of your HVAC system. If you’re spending hundreds to cool your home and the amount is definitely out of the ordinary, it’s possible you need cooling system repair to help the system run more efficiently.

3. The System Shuts Down Before it’s Cool

There’s nothing more frustrating than a whole-home A/C system that shuts off too early, long before it’s lowered the temperature to the desired degree. This could mean there is an issue with the system’s thermostat — definitely a repair job for an experienced technician.

4. It Makes Awfully Loud Noises

Pops, rattles and clangs are all clues the system might need a new motor or at the very least a new fan blade. Have a licensed professional take a look — sometimes the fix for this is easy!

5. Some Rooms Are Cool, Others Are Not

What if your HVAC cools your bedroom, but not your kitchen? What’s wrong?

This could mean you need vent and duct cleaning. It could mean the system’s compressor is breaking down. It could mean the system needs more refrigerant. Have a professional troubleshoot the problem to find out for sure.

6. Your System Is Leaking

You should not have leaking water anywhere near your HVAC — this definitely means you need cooling system repair. A refrigerant leak is slightly more dangerous than a water leak because it’s a health hazard, but both issues should be addressed right away.

When to Call Connectionz

If you notice any of these six signs your HVAC is failing, or if your HVAC refuses to turn on at all, call Connectionz Plumbing, Heating & Air right away. You need cooling system repair, or you may need a new unit installed. Luckily, our smart, experienced team is only a phone call away and can restore the cool to your hot home in no time.

Too many homeowners try to handle plumbing problems on their own, but little do they know a slow-moving drain isn’t always an easy fix — not if it’s a sign of a major sewer line problem. Sewer line problems are worrisome for so many reasons — the issue could be an expensive fix, it’s inconvenient to have your sewer system out of commission and it just plain stinks (literally)!

As with many home repairs, the sooner you catch the issue, the less likely you’ll break the bank paying for collateral damage.

Here are seven clear signs you need sewer line repair:

1. Your Toilet Bowl Water Level Is Inconsistent

One day your toilet bowl is full, the next there is barely any water. It’s not just a curiosity — it’s a sign of a problem. It could mean you have a clog in your sewer system that could potentially cause a backup.

2. Animals Are Attracted to Your Yard

You can’t seem to shake the rodents and insects that are determined to make their home in your yard. Stop and think about why. It may be due to a sewage pipe break that’s attracting the wrong kind of visitors.

3. It’s Starting to Smell

Anytime you smell sewage in your back yard, basement or anywhere in your home, call a plumber. It means your sewer system needs work right away — the smell is not normal.

4. Your Yard Is Soggy

Significant pooling in your yard could point to a sewage leak. It also may be the source of the nasty smell. Take note of the location of the puddles and tell your plumber — it will help them locate the source of the problem.

5. Slow Drains

Whenever your drains are taking a long time to empty, you should worry. Also be wary of drain-cleaning products — they sometimes do more harm than good. Simply call your local plumber for a professional assessment.

6. Gurgling Noise from Your Pipes

A strange gurgling noise when your bathtub drains or your toilet flushes is never a good sign. Don’t depend on a plunger to correct the issue — depend on your plumber for sewer line repair.

7. Rising Water Bill

Your water bills keep going up. You start monitoring shower times and reducing the number of laundry loads you do, but the price continues to rise. This could mean you have a sewer line leak.

Want us to take a look at the problem? Connectionz Plumbing, Heating and Air is the Utah plumber you can call for fast, cost-effective sewer line repair. Contact us today!