Why In-Tank Toilet Cleaners Should be Avoided
You may like the fresh blue look of the water in your toilet when using in-tank tablets and automatic cleansers, but you are probably damaging your toilet. (more…)
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Take Pictures of Your Water Shutoff Valves
It’s a good idea to take pictures of all your water shutoff valves – for outside faucets, for water to bathrooms, water connections at washing machines, and at any water filtration systems. (more…)
How Heavy Snow Can Shut Off Your Furnace
When temperatures drop and snow starts piling up, your furnace should be your home’s most reliable ally. But what many homeowners don’t realize is that during or after a snowstorm, your furnace might stop working—not because it’s broken, but because it’s suffocating. Some furnaces vent through exterior walls or even the roof, and if those...
Sneezing, Stuffy Nose, or Throat Irritation Can Mean You Have Mold
If you had any water damage in your home from heavy summer or fall storms, and now that your home is closed up for winter you are experiencing nasal problems, the cause may not be a cold. It could be that molds are building up inside your walls. (more…)
When Was the Last Time You Cleaned Your Dryer Vent?
Even though you clean your lint filter after every use of your dryer, there is always lint that will get through and travel into your dryer vent. Eventually lots of lint can get trapped in the vent, which can be a potential fire hazard. (more…)
How To Avoid the Most Common Holiday Plumbing Problems: Toilets
The other holiday plumbing disaster we mentioned on Monday is clogged toilets. With lots of company and relatives at your house, toilets can get a lot of use. Check them now to be sure they are all flushing properly. Put out the right kind of toilet paper to avoid clogs. Supermarkets are full of thick,...
How To Avoid the Most Common Holiday Plumbing Problems: Sinks
With Christmas just a week away, we want to be sure your holiday isn’t thrown into chaos by a plumbing disaster. The two most common are clogged toilets and clogged drains. With lots of holiday cooking and baking being done, and lots of family members gathering for celebrations, sinks and toilets get a lot of...
It’s Time to Seal Off AC Vents and Ducts
Your AC ducts and vents can be a big source of heat waste and loss within your home if they aren’t sealed off during the winter. You can do this yourself with a special tape that is approved for sealing. Or if you prefer, call Summers & Zim’s at 610-593-5129 and we'll do it for...
Winterize Your Central Air Conditioning Unit
Protecting your AC unit now can save you money next summer. Clear away any leaves or debris that are in, on or around the unit, so they don’t get inside where they could clog the moveable parts when you go to use it next year. Then purchase a waterproof AC unit cover to protect it...
Tankless Water Heaters
Tankless water heaters are the new rave of the water heating industry. So, what's the big deal? There are two large advantages. The first, being that these units heat water as needed. (more…)