Your Complete Home Plumbing Maintenance Checklist

February 10, 2025

If you’ve ever experienced an expensive plumbing emergency in your home, then you already understand the importance of plumbing maintenance. For those who have not yet endured a sewage backup, a burst pipe, or an unstoppable toilet leak, this guide is for you. Welcome to BEST Air Conditioning Plumbing Repair’s essential plumbing checklist. In this article, we will outline best practices that you can implement to avoid catastrophic plumbing failures in your kitchen and bathrooms. When performed at strategic intervals, year-round preventative plumbing maintenance improves the life of your appliances and those who use them.

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How to Clear A Clogged Drain: Simple and Effective Methods

January 29, 2025

  Your daily routine relies on your drains, but you may not realize their importance until they’re clogged. Think about it—when you shower, brush your teeth, or wash dishes, you need a drain. If the drains are clogged in your home, it’s tough to get anything done. If you do get anything done, you’ll leave standing water over the drain—which also causes problems.  Losing your routine for one day can be annoying, but losing it for weeks or more can throw your life into imbalance. Thankfully, it’s easy to get back on track. In

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Understanding How Bleach Tablets Affect Toilets and Why They’re Bad for Your Plumbing

January 22, 2025

Bleach is a chemical solution that is commonly used for cleansing and sanitizing in many Las Vegas, NV, homes. The main constituent of bleach is an inorganic compound known as sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). This compound is famous for its disinfectant and whitening properties, and it is the primary ingredient in liquid bleach as well as solids like bleach powders or tablets. Given the nature and purpose of toilets, it is understandable that some homeowners may want to use bleach products to keep them clean. However, there is enough evidence that using items like bleach tablets may cause more harm than

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How to Keep Your House Warm in Winter: Essential Tips

December 30, 2024

Staying warm in the winter requires more than a flip of the thermostat switch. In fact, there are many other practical ways to keep your house warm in the winter that don’t cost a dime.  The following guide is a compilation of strategies you can use to remain comfortable indoors when outdoor temperatures drop. We’ll explain how your home loses heat and provide you with short- and long-term solutions to prevent heat loss and optimize insulation. We will also highlight the importance of furnace maintenance and the role HVAC professionals play in keeping your home comfortable during

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Essential Fall HVAC Maintenance Checklist for Homeowners

September 17, 2024

As the leaves begin to change and temperatures start to drop, it’s time for homeowners to turn their attention to an often overlooked but important task: fall HVAC maintenance. Fall maintenance is your opportunity to ensure that when winter’s chill sets in, you’re not left in the cold with an unexpected breakdown. By taking proactive steps now, you can avoid the inconvenience and discomfort of a malfunctioning heating system during the coldest months of the year. Moreover, regular maintenance can lead to improved energy efficiency, potentially lowering your utility bills and extending the life of your HVAC

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The Importance of Duct Cleaning: Your Key to Healthier Living Spaces

May 23, 2024

Homeowners in the Las Vegas, NV, area rely on their HVAC system daily to keep their homes comfortable. As temperatures fluctuate from hot during the day to cool in the evening hours, it’s common to switch between air conditioning and heat over the course of 24 hours. To ensure that your home is healthy as well as comfortable, indoor air quality should be a concern. Having your ductwork cleaned periodically can help improve indoor air quality as well as provide other benefits. What Does Duct Cleaning Do? A duct cleaning usually takes place once every few years. You

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How to Find and Repair a Hidden Water Leak in Your House

May 17, 2024

Hidden leaks are one of the most common and most serious plumbing problems. Even a small leak has the potential to cause severe water damage or also damage your home’s structure. As such, it’s important that you hire a plumber to perform a leak detection service any time you suspect your plumbing system is leaking. Here, we’ll explain the methods plumbers use to detect various types of hidden leaks and the signs that indicate your plumbing system may be leaking. While you may attempt to detect leaks yourself with the necessary equipment, we strongly recommend calling professionals for accurate and

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How to Clean AC Vents: Step-by-Step Instructions for Optimal Air Quality

May 1, 2024

AC vents are vital to your home because they circulate hot and cold air throughout your home, keeping it comfortable for all seasons. It’s important to keep them clean in order to produce clean air and increase the lifespans of these vents. It helps keep pollutants out of your home and keeps your air circulating freely. You’ll have the benefit of clean air that’s comfortable and safe. Before we dive into AC vent cleaning, let’s discuss the signs that your AC vents need a good cleaning. Signs Your AC Vents Need Cleaning Nothing has a

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How to Flush Your Tankless Water Heater

April 25, 2024

Tankless water heaters offer enhanced energy efficiency and unlimited hot water compared to conventional tank-based models. Regular flushing is a crucial part of proper maintenance that must not be overlooked. Over time, mineral buildup—notably calcium—can corrode the tank walls and significantly reduce its lifespan. Regularly flushing out stubborn deposits and other unwanted debris can effectively prevent this issue before it becomes problematic later on. What a Tankless Water Heater Flush Does for You The presence of mineral deposits and sediment is unavoidable in any water heater since most municipal water supplies have a hardness that causes

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Why You Should Schedule a Professional Drain Cleaning This Spring

April 18, 2024

Spring is finally here, and after semi-hibernating, homeowners are about to get more active again. Now is a good time to ensure your plumbing system can handle the everyday stress of daily living with a professional drain cleaning. After all, no matter how new your appliances and fixtures are, they’ll become useless with a serious drain clog. Plumbing professionals recommend an annual drain cleaning to remove buildup, purge pipes, and flush out any possible blockages. A drain cleaning will also expose hidden problems such as water leaks, loose connections, and other damage. The process is simple

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