Tiger Continues to Support Cancer Research

Tiger Continues to Support Cancer Research

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: METRO EAST, IL. – Tiger Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning has expanded their fleet of orange tiger-striped trucks and vans with two pink tiger-striped vehicles. The van and the truck will help raise money for cancer awareness in our area. “We wanted to do something to help out our community, so a portion of the proceeds from...
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Drain Clogs… The # 1 Reason a Plumber is Called.

Overall, plumbers probably get more calls to open clogged drains than any other service. Bathroom Clogs  Assuming the drainage lines were piped properly, tubs and showers usually have hair as the main cause of their stoppages. Physical removal of hair is best. The regular use of a safe enzyme based drain cleaner product such as BioClean can help prevent slow...
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What Size Should Your Air Conditioner Be?

The best size for your home’s air conditioner depends on several things, including: how large your home is and how many windows it has; how much shade is on your home’s windows, walls, and roof; how much insulation is in your home’s ceiling and walls; how much air leaks into your home from the outside; andhow much heat the occupants;...
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Why Do We Have Pink Vehicles?

Have you ever noticed our pink tiger-striped truck or van around town? These two vehicles aren’t just fun to see driving down the road, they are also raising money for cancer awareness in our area! Jeff Gamblin, the owner of Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical Services says he wanted to do something to help out our community. So,...
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Why is My Furnace Loud? 6 Possible Explanations

You’re probably familiar with the sound of your furnace kicking on and air blowing out of your home’s registers. But when you start to hear banging, whistling, rumbling or clattering every time your furnace turns on, it can be cause for concern. So let’s take a look at some possible answers to the question, “Why is my furnace loud?” and...
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5 Furnace Tips for Dealing With Extreme Cold Weather

It’s been a bitterly cold winter this season in the Metro East area. And even though the beginning of spring is just a few weeks away, we’re still forecasted for some single digit temperatures before we’re out of the woods. We want to help ensure that your home stays warm when you need your furnace the most, which is why...
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How to Decide on the Best Thermostat Settings for Winter in Your Metro East Home

The temperature setting that you choose for your thermostat will have a big impact on the amount of energy that your furnace consumes. The higher your thermostat is set at, the more energy your heating system will use and the higher your gas bills will be. Today we’re going to talk about how to find the best thermostat settings for...
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How Does a Dirty Furnace Filter Affect Your System’s Efficiency and Performance?

A dirty air filter is the number one cause of preventable furnace problems in Metro East area homes. Changing your filter is a simple task, yet it can have serious consequences when it’s left undone. Today we’re going to talk about the effects a dirty furnace filter has on your furnace and why it’s so important to regularly check and...
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What is a Pleated Air Filter and Why is it Better than Standard Throwaway Filters?

Many homeowners in the Glen Carbon and St. Louis Metro East areas use 1” fiberglass throwaway filters with their furnace or air conditioner. These filters are common because they are inexpensive, but they don’t do a very good job at protecting your HVAC system or your health from the contaminants in your home’s air. If you’d like a better filter...
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Garbage Disposal Clogged? 4 Ways you can fix it

A garbage disposal is one of the most convenient appliances you can have in your kitchen. However, disposals can get jammed if objects are sent down your drain that your disposal isn’t built to handle or if too many items were dropped into your disposal at once. So what are you supposed to do if your garbage disposal is clogged?...
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