The Most Common Summer Allergens

Child feeling cold due to summer allergies

If you’re an allergy sufferer, you know that spending time outside can be “kind of a drag.”  Instead of breathing in the fresh outdoor air, you’re tiring yourself out from all the coughing and sneezing. Instead of cheering on your son’s or daughter’s youth league team, you’re rubbing those itchy, watery eyes. And while most… Continue reading The Most Common Summer Allergens

How to Conserve Water at Home

Simple ways to conserve water daily

Remember the first time you went skiing (snow or water), rode a motorcycle, ran a half marathon, or did anything else you have never tried before?  Not only was it more difficult than you find it now – assuming you stuck with it – but the fear of the unknown is gone, as well. In… Continue reading How to Conserve Water at Home

How to Prevent Bathroom Injuries

Simple steps to avoid slips and falls

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year about 235,000 people over age 15 visit emergency rooms because of injuries suffered in the bathroom. More than a third of the injuries happen while bathing or showering.  More than 14 percent occur while using the toilet. And while most injuries increase with age,… Continue reading How to Prevent Bathroom Injuries

Should Your Repair or Replace Your AC System?

Think about when you purchased your last air conditioning system. Was the process calm and purposeful, or did you feel rushed because you waited until your old system had completely failed and there was no time to waste? Nobody wants to be forced into an immediate buying decision because, more often than not, you’re going… Continue reading Should Your Repair or Replace Your AC System?

The Benefits of AC Preventative Maintenance

Keep your AC efficient with regular check-ups

The first time you turn on your AC system for AC Preventative Maintenance the season is kind of a mixed blessing. On hand, you’re thrilled that it’s finally warm enough outside for you to even be thinking about air conditioning.  Secondly, you’re even happier to let the warm air stay outside where it belongs so… Continue reading The Benefits of AC Preventative Maintenance

How to Remove Hard Water Stains

Easily remove stubborn hard water stains

Here is another in a never-ending sequence of “good news/bad news” stories. This one starts with your pearly white tub, shower enclosure, and tub, the ones you were so pleased with when they were first installed.  week after week, you’ve shown your appreciation for these bathroom upgrades by vigorously cleaning them along with everything else… Continue reading How to Remove Hard Water Stains

Some House Plants Can Help Clean Your Indoor Air

Curious cat nestled in a spider plant

If you or other family members constantly feel like you have a cold, Indoor Air Purifying chances are you don’t.  Instead, it’s more likely you’re struggling with allergies, asthma, or some other respiratory ailment caused or aggravated by polluted indoor air. And if that’s the case, you’re far from alone.  In fact, indoor air (on… Continue reading Some House Plants Can Help Clean Your Indoor Air

How to Prevent Basement Flooding

Water leaks from basement pipes

While Basement Flood Prevention  can occur at any time, spring is always when you need to be extra alert to the possibility, especially if your home or neighborhood is prone to such activity. As with most things in life, preparation is the key to prevention, and nothing  Basement Flood Prevention can help you better protect… Continue reading How to Prevent Basement Flooding

The Benefits of a Water Heater Inspection

Ensuring your water heater is safe and efficient

Water heaters require regular maintenance to perform at their best and provide the maximum in family safety. That’s why Anthony’s Plumbing, Heating & A/C recommends annual water heater performance and safety inspections. Health & Safety Matters Throughout the inspection process, our primary focus is the safe operation of your water heater.  Here’s just some of… Continue reading The Benefits of a Water Heater Inspection

How to Keep Warm in Extreme Cold

Staying warm during freezing weather

When temperatures drop below freezing, staying safe and warm can be challenging. All of a sudden you think twice about walking your kids to school, what to wear  Extreme Cold when walking the dog, and wonder if you’ve done enough to ensure the reliability of your heating system. For these and many other severe winter… Continue reading How to Keep Warm in Extreme Cold