Monday, July 18, 2016

The Life of Your Water Heater

What do your dog and your water heater have in common?  Don’t spend the rest of the day contemplating that riddle.  We will put you out of your confusion.  They each have a life expectancy of about 15 years.  We wish it were longer, but that is just the way it is.  You really can’t ever replace your best friend, but you must replace that leaky old water heater.

Here are the things to look for.  If your water heater will not stay lit that is definitely a warning sign.  If you see signs of leakage I’m afraid its time has come.  Before you panic it may be time to repair rather than replace it so get an expert opinion on that possibility first.  However, don’t be stubborn.  You could end up putting too much money into an old water heater just limping along.

Call Poor Johns Plumbing today.  That’s a cute name isn’t it?  It just happens to be the best name in Kansas City area plumbing, 7 days a week 24 hours a day.  For decades Poor Johns has been your Kansas City area water heater repair and replacement specialist.  Visit www.poorjohns.com for the phone number that fits your area and give them a call.

Friday, July 1, 2016

Humidity vs. Your HVAC Unit.

Happy 4th of July holiday from your friends at Poor Johns Plumbing.  You should be or certainly WILL be feeling the effects of summertime humidity in the Kansas City area.  The higher humidity may exact quite a toll on your outdoor HVAC unit.  The moist air inherent to the Midwest will be carrying large amounts of dirt, dust, and debris.

You can stay on top of this situation with a garden hose.  Removing the debris will help your system work more efficiently and reduce your utility bill.  A properly operating cooling system will remove heat and moisture from your living area.  If your home is feeling warmer than it did a year ago it may be the result of extra moisture not being removed.

Knowing the basics about your HVAC system is important.  One thing to remember is that ignoring the problem will only make it worse.  Poor John’s Plumbing is a full service HVAC maintenance and emergency plumbing company serving all of the Kansas City area.  Go to their website at www.poorjohns.com and call the number that corresponds to your area.