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7 Things To Consider When Looking For The Best Plumber Near You
Nobody wakes up in the morning and thinks, "Today is a good day to find myself a plumber." Instead, what usually happens is that you have guests over when the garbage disposal finally gives out, and you're stuck with a clogged, messy kitchen sink. Perhaps a running,...

What’s the Difference Between a Tank Water Heater and a Tankless Water Heater?
Most of the time, we don’t think about our water heaters. Whether we’re taking a shower, washing dishes, or running a load of laundry, we just turn on the tap and enjoy a steady stream of hot water. But just like with most things in our homes, water heaters will wear...

Top Signs You Are in Need of Professional Drain Cleaning
These days we’re all a lot busier between school, work, chores, and extracurricular activities. But nothing throws a wrench into your day like finding out you have a clogged drain. And while it may be tempting to ignore the problem given all of the other things in your schedule that require your attention, it should […]

How to Tell If Your Water Heater Needs Repair
Out of all the appliances and devices that keep a household running, your water heater is likely the easiest to take for granted. It’s usually out of sight in a garage or closet, and it works in ways that nobody ever notices. Until it stops working, that is. It can be difficult to know when a […]

Avoid Crippling Water Damage
By: Adriana Ramirez – Avoid Crippling Water Damage: Plumbing and HVAC Home Safety Tips What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of safety in your home? If it’s fire-prevention, most homeowners would agree with you. Fires can cause bodily harm and lead to extensive, irreparable damage to your home, so it’s […]

COVID-19 Health and Safety
By: Adriana Ramirez – Our commitment to you: COVID-19 Health and Safety At I Need the Plumber & AC, we are open for business and ready to handle whatever plumbing and air-conditioning needs you have during this time of social-distancing and self-quarantine. The health and safety of our customers and employees remains our greatest priority, so rest-assured that […]

Water Heaters: Should I Get a Tankless?
By: Adriana Ramirez – A water heater is one of those household appliances that usually gets little attention, until it stops working (cold shower, anyone?). In fact, a lack of hot water is one of the most common emergency calls we get at I Need the Plumber and A/C. And while many water heater issues […]

How To: Save Water in 4 Steps
By: Adriana Ramirez – According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American household uses 88 gallons of water per person, per day, with the average family of four spending approximately $1,000 per year on water usage. That’s a lot of water and money, especially since those numbers also include 9,400 gallons of annual […]