Home Improvement
Trends in Bathroom Makeovers
In a recent survey conducted by the online decorating website, Houzz, readers chose the bathroom as the room in the house where they would most want to add another TV.…
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Energy Efficiency
Windy Days Expose Your Energy Leaks
Windy winter days are when you really notice where your energy leaks are. If your curtains and blinds billow or your shutters rattle on windy days it’s a sure-sign that…
Heating
Heating Problems Could be from Your Thermostat
Now that winter weather has arrived, you’ll begin to notice if your furnace seems to be working overtime to maintain heat in your home. If your heat pump cycles on…
Customer Service
Happy Thanksgiving to All Our Customers & Employees
As we think of the many things we have to be thankful for this year, we want to thank you, our customers, for choosing us as your plumbing, heating, and…
Customer Service
Reminder that Summers & Zim’s Works 24/7
This week brings the Thanksgiving and Hanukkah holidays. At Summers & Zim’s we all plan on enjoying the holidays with our families, just as you do. However, we will have…
Plumbing
How to Avoid this Common Thanksgiving Disaster
Did you know that more garbage disposals break down during Thanksgiving meal preparation than any other time of the year? With all the potato peels, vegetable and fruit trimmings, and…
Plumbing
Why You Should Schedule a Pre-Holiday Plumbing Inspection
It’s that time of year when family get-togethers and holiday parties mean that your plumbing, especially your toilets, will get more than normal use. A little prevention now can save…
Air Quality
Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Many of the early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning aren’t much different than common everyday ailments. If you get any of these, or especially if you get any combination of…
Air Quality
Cold Weather Brings More Carbon Monoxide Threats
The number of carbon monoxide poisonings increases as the temperature decreases. Because the gas is colorless and odorless, you can be exposed without realizing it. Carbon Monoxide is the leading…
Plumbing
Winterize Your Outside Faucets
With shorter days and cooler temperatures, you no longer need to water your lawn and plants. Now is a good time to disconnect your outside hoses to store them in…