Blog

Whether you own your home or rent, you likely know that plumbing leaks of any severity require prompt repair to prevent extensive water damage. But leaks in your plumbing system aren’t always evident, and the hidden drips and drops you may not be able to see often cause the most damage.

Read the rest of entry »

Toilets naturally make a racket when they flush and refill with water, but they should be relatively silent the rest of the time. If your toilet is spouting off even when you’re not actively using it, you probably have a problem on your hands.

Read the rest of entry »

Whether it’s time for a water heater replacement or you’re purchasing your first-ever water heater, it’s important to know what to look for. And no, all water heaters are not created equal. The type of water heater you select doesn’t just determine how much hot water your home has to work with; it also directly impacts your annual household energy spending.

Read the rest of entry »

If you use your household plumbing system regularly — really, who doesn’t? — you must practice preventive drain maintenance. Caring for your pipes properly will help prevent clogged drain, leaks, pipe corrosion, odors, and even more serious plumbing issues you’d probably prefer not to deal with. As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Read the rest of entry »

Have you started creating your spring cleaning to-do list yet? Be sure to add an air conditioner checkup to your tasks. While the weather in Central Wisconsin might not yet be indicative of warmer days to come, spring is right around the corner. And when it arrives, you’ll want to make sure your a/c unit is clean and in proper working order before you crank it up.

Read the rest of entry »

It’s normal for your HVAC system to emit some level of noise. Heating and cooling a home requires multiple components to function simultaneously, and no electrical or gas-powered unit can operate without being at least somewhat audible. But when that noise sounds unusual, it may be cause for concern.

Read the rest of entry »

How clean is the air inside your home? Do you even know? Most of us assume we’re breathing pure air inside our homes — after all, how dirty can our indoor air get when our windows and doors are always shut?

Read the rest of entry »

Is your furnace acting up? Have your monthly energy bills been rising mysteriously? Your thermostat may be the culprit. While thermostats don’t have a set lifespan, they’re not designed to last forever. On average, a standard thermostat will begin experiencing performance issues around the 10-year mark.

Read the rest of entry »

Here’s a fun fact: Sewage backups are never covered by standard homeowner’s insurance. Which makes it imperative that you pay close attention to the way your plumbing and sewer system perform. When you do, you’ll be more likely to catch minor red flags before they balloon into expensive plumbing problems.

Read the rest of entry »

Have you been dealing with a leaky faucet? Perhaps you ignored it for a while but recently decided you could no longer stand that steady (and obnoxious) drip, drip, drip? You’re in the right place.

At Steve’s Plumbing & Heating, we know dripping faucets are typically caused by one of four easy-to-diagnose problems. But if you let this minor issue go unrepaired, it’ll inevitably grow worse. Plus, it’ll cost you extra on your monthly water bill.

Read the rest of entry »