Optimize Furnace Performance This Fall

Optimize Furnace Performance This Fall

When the temperature starts dropping, your first concern might be making sure your furnace is ready to provide the heat you will need this winter. Now, before the weather gets too cold, is the perfect time to evaluate your furnace. Optimizing its performance will not only reduce energy waste this winter but also help keep your furnace running longer and...
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Why Is My Breaker Tripping?

Your circuit breaker plays a key role in protecting your home from dangerous levels of flowing electricity. When too much power begins pouring through a circuit, the breaker will trip and cut off the dangerous current of energy before it can cause problems. Here are three possible reasons why your circuit breaker is tripping. Tripped breaker caused by an overloaded...
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Ways to Reduce Plumbing Energy Consumption

Most discussions about energy consumption and reduction center around HVAC systems and lighting. Water heating energy consumption tends to get neglected. You can address the energy consumed by your water heater, both by changing your habits and making modifications to your hot water plumbing system. Here are some tips for reducing your home’s plumbing energy consumption. Change habits Saving energy...
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Do You Need an Air Purifier?

If you’ve spent the summer sneezing and wheezing inside your home, it may be time to invest in an air purifier. These devices reduce dust, pollen, and other allergens inside the home. The tricky part is figuring out what to buy. Air purifiers come in many different sizes and forms and use different technologies to clean your air. You can...
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Tiger Named Best Place to Work in Illinois & the St. Louis Area

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical Services named as a Top Workplace in St. Louis and a Best Place to Work in Illinois Metro East Home Services Company is one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois and the St. Louis Area COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – AUGUST 2021 – Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical...
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Simple Home Plumbing Tips

Sometimes, the most common plumbing problems have simple solutions. It is important to recognize and correct smaller problems before they become larger, more expensive issues. Here are 6 practical tips from our expert plumbers that will help keep your home’s plumbing in top shape. Avoid chemical drain cleaners Chemical drain cleaners are advertised as quick and easy solutions. This is...
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Is it Time to Replace Your Thermostat?

Without a doubt, thermostats are an important part of a home’s heating and cooling control. That is why you want to make sure your thermostat is doing its job. So how do you know when to replace it?  Here are four questions you need to answer when deciding if it is time to replace your thermostat.  Is your thermostat broken?...
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Quick Fixes for a Gurgling Sink

It is frustrating enough doing all the dishes that the family seems to leave in and all around the kitchen sink, but when you finish the dishes and drain the sink and it gurgles back at you, that is maddening! Here are some quick fixes for a gurgling sink. Could it be a clogged drain? The kitchen sink drain probably...
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Consequences of Neglecting HVAC Maintenance

Neglecting your HVAC system can spell disaster, especially during the hot summer months. As the temperature starts to heat up, it is important to make sure your home’s cooling & ventilation systems are up to par. Here are some issues you can encounter if you neglect your home’s HVAC system. Temperatures too high or too low As your equipment’s performance...
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Can Pipes Burst During the Summer?

Everyone knows pipes are at risk of bursting in the winter due to extremely cold temperatures, but did you know they are also at risk during the summer? No matter the time of year, burst pipes can cause lots of issues. Here are some common problems with your home’s plumbing that can put you at risk for summer pipe bursts....
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