If you have an imbalance in air flow in your home, if the temperatures in your rooms are uneven, if you have excessive humidity or dust, or have problems getting rid of odors and smells, call us about Aeroseal. (more…)
If you want to see a big improvement in preventing loss of hot air in cool months and air conditioned air in warm months through leaks in your ducts, the new Aeroseal duct sealing process can do that for you. This is the most effective, affordable, and reliable method available for stopping air duct leaks....
It was a wet winter, and so far it's been a wet spring. To be sure your basement stays dry this spring, be sure your sump pump is in good working condition. (more…)
If you've seen the TV commercials for the Kohler Moxie shower head, and you want something to sing about, give us a call. Our plumbers can obtain and install it for you. (more…)
With snow in tomorrow’s forecast it seems like this winter just won’t end. When you look at your heating bills you realize just how expensive this long winter has been. If it has you thinking about replacing your existing heating system before next winter, here are the average energy costs of the four most common...
Did you know that just .04 of an inch of dust on your heating coil can reduce the efficiency of your HVAC system by 21%? And, if that amount of dust builds up on your fan the loss of efficiency is almost 50%. Heating systems have been working harder than ever this past winter, which...
When an appliance failure causes a toilet, washing machine, or dishwasher to overflow, are you ready for a plumbing emergency? It’s important to get the water flow stopped immediately then clean any water on the floor before it causes major damage. Here are a few tips. (more…)
The good news is that the snow is melting and we’re seeing some 50-degree temperatures! But when rain comes with the snowmelt, be sure all the water has some place to go instead of inside your home. (more…)
When temperatures get above freezing and the snow melts, there will be a lot of moisture in the ground. If we have a rainy spring along with the snow melt, there are sure to be a lot of wet basements. (more…)
The saying "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is right on target when it comes to having a service contract for your plumbing and HVAC. At Summers & Zim’s a service contract means that all your equipment gets checked and routine maintenance is done so you don’t have to worry about...