Plumbing
Toilet Damage and Repairs from In-Tank Cleaners
Given the dirty nature of bathrooms, and toilets in particular, all homeowners want to find fast and easy ways to clean in these spaces. That’s why many choose to use…
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Tips, guides, and updates from the Good-Natured team at Summers & Zim's.
Air Conditioning
What Is an Air Conditioning Wet Switch/Float Switch & How AC Works
Air conditioning is a convenience we rely on during the hottest days of summer and — for those of us who live in the Southern United States — for many…
Home Improvement
How to Avoid Hiring Scammy & Unlicensed Contractors
Hiring an unlicensed contractor, or one who might scam you when seeking out plumbing or HVAC services in Pennsylvania, can be disastrous. When you need plumbing services, you want to…
Home Performance Testing
The Benefits of Home Performance & Efficiency Testing
Of all the services that you engage for your home, one of the most neglected may be home performance testing. There are numerous benefits of home performance testing, and if…
Plumbing
How to Stop a Plumbing Problem Before it’s an Emergency
Plumbing problems can be annoying, but plumbing emergencies can be disastrous. While plumbing emergencies can’t always be avoided, there are some signs to watch for that can help you stop…
HVAC
What to Expect From a Trustworthy HVAC Technician
You’d prefer to never have need of an HVAC technician, but when you do need one, you want to know you’re getting one you can trust. You want an HVAC…
Heating
How to Choose the Heating System that Will Work Best for Your Home
You rely on your heating system to get you through the tough cold spells of winter. But how well do you understand the type of heating system you have? Are…
Plumbing
What to Expect From a Trustworthy Plumber and Plumbing Company
If you need plumbing services, it’s very important that those services come from a trustworthy plumber. Why is a trustworthy plumber so important? Because many plumbers can deceive you as…
Customer Service
Staff Spotlight: JoAnn McElhany
JoAnn McElhany is the friendly voice that our customers enjoy speaking with when calling our office. In addition to filling her responsibilities as Service Manager, where she handles technician scheduling,…
HVAC
Is Duct Cleaning a Requirement or a Myth?
The answer? It depends on your situation. Systems made of duct board, flex duct or lined metal duct cannot be cleaned effectively without dismantling the duct and cleaning them by…
Heating
Your Maintenance Visit: Checking an Oil Heating System
This is a continuation in a series where we talk about what our Good Natured Technicians look for when testing your home systems. Our focus today is on your oil…
Heating
Gas Heating System Maintenance Tune Up
This is a continuation in a series of four posts where we will talk about what our Good Natured Technicians look for when testing your home systems. Our focus today…