Is Your Home Winter Ready?
Is Your Home Winter Ready? By Liz Zack (originally from Real Simple magazine) 1. Insulate pipes Any exposed pipe that runs along a wall or is in an unheated area (a basement or a crawl space, for example) is a potential…
Preventative Maintenance Plans
Preventative Maintenance Plans Prevent Halloween tricks by treating yourself to an HVAC Preventative Maintenance Plan. Give us a call to schedule a maintenance visit. HVAC maintenance enables you to begin the heating and cooling seasons with reliable and efficient service…
Your Service Men at McMackin Mechanical
Your Service Men at McMackin Mechanical Our mission is to provide you with the most reliable, trustworthy, and best valued plumbing and HVAC services available.
Plumbing Maintenance Tips
Plumbing Maintenance Tips Plumbing. It’s been with us since Roman times, but today’s homes have a lavish supply of hot and cold water on demand, thanks to modern plumbing systems. The principles are simple — pressure and valves — but…
Reduce Energy Consumption and Lower Your Bills
Reduce Energy Consumption and Lower Your Bills You can take some steps to reduce the amount of energy that you’re using and lower your utility bills: Turn down your thermostat to 68 degrees during the Winter or 78 degrees during…
Just Say NO to Coffee Grounds in your Drain
Just Say NO to Coffee Grounds in your Drain Avoid discarding your morning coffee grounds down the drain. They’re notorious for causing clogs! Maintaining your drains on a weekly basis is a good idea to keep your pipes clear. One…
The Do’s and Dont’s Before You Call an Emergency Plumber
Do you know when you SHOULD and SHOULD NOT call for an emergency plumber? In many instances, the issue is not an emergency and the customer pays more for the service. Take a look at this short article from About.com to help…
Summer Tip for Your Home
Time to keep cool and save energy. Cover your windows to keep the sun out. Purchase draperies or shades for your windows and keep them closed during the day to block the sun’s heat and help keep your home cool.
Is it Time for a Valve Replacement?
If your shut off valves are corroded and weathered like the first photo, then you may not be able to turn your water off in an emergency. It is best to replace old Gate Valves or Stop and Waste Valves…
Here are Some Tips to Help Maintain your HVAC System
Here are Some Tips to Help Maintain your HVAC System Replacing your filter. Changing the removable filter in each of your HVAC units every season helps to prevent pollen and other particles that can agitate allergies from getting into your…