Air Conditioning & Heating Blog | Fulmer Heating & Cooling

Signs Your Water Heater Needs Repair

October 28th, 2024

water-heater-in-the-process-of-being-repaired

Your water heater is an investment. You don’t want to waste the money you put into purchasing it and having it installed! You certainly don’t want to have to replace the whole system anytime soon. That means you can’t afford to let it deteriorate. When it needs repair, you must get it done as promptly as possible.

But you’re not a plumber. How can you tell, short of ending up in an ice-cold shower, that something is wrong with your water heater? If you suspect something might be off, check out our guide on why your water heater might be making that noise for additional insights.

Come with us as we take a peek at the signs that a water heater needs repair. After reading this, you’ll know exactly what to watch for.

Choose the Best Contractor for New Construction Plumbing

October 14th, 2024

When you’re building a new home, you want to envision it lasting forever. The median age of a home in South Carolina isn’t exactly forever—it’s actually 32 years at this point—but even three decades looks like a pretty long time when you’re planning a brand-new house. The way to make sure it will still be in beautiful condition in 32 years is to hire the very best contractors for all the jobs you need done during construction.

This is perhaps particularly true when it comes to plumbing. Mistakes, cut corners, or generally shoddy work in new construction plumbing can make for problems that cause damage to other parts of the home. How can you choose the best possible contractor for your new construction plumbing? We’ve got some tips that will help you make the right decision.

Cold & Flu Season Is Coming: How’s Your Air Quality?

September 16th, 2024

autumn-leaves-with-text-reading-happy-fall

Ahh, fall! The temperatures each day are getting cooler. The mornings are feeling crisp. The season of school buses is upon us, and kids are bringing home school pictures, book order forms … and germs. We will soon be spending more and more time indoors, and the likelihood of catching a bug from all that recirculated air will be very high. What can you do about it?

In your home, you can make sure that the air you and your family are breathing is of the highest possible quality. With cold and flu season approaching, it’s the perfect time to get a UV air purifier. How do they work? Are they safe? Here are the answers you need.

Does a Fan in Your Home Need Repair?

September 2nd, 2024

Ceiling fans can make a huge difference in a home. Particularly in a climate like ours, they can make you much more comfortable in the heat of the summer. And if you know how to use them properly, they can reduce your use of both AC and heat, cutting your utility bills and extending the lifespans of your air conditioner and your heating system.

However, it can be easy to overlook a ceiling fan. Perhaps you haven’t used yours in a while. Or perhaps when you’ve tried to use it, you’ve realized that something is wrong with it. What can go wrong with ceiling fans? Who can repair them? How can you get all the benefits that your ceiling fan should offer? We’ll tell you.

Signs Your Home Needs Electrical Rewiring

August 19th, 2024

Electrical issues in your home are no fun to live with. They also pose some very serious hazards to yourself and your family, so you should never ignore them.

Electrical rewiring may sound like an intimidating and enormous project, but it’s actually quite straightforward for an electrician, and you shouldn’t be too overwhelmed to consider it. But is it something you need?

We’ll explain what electrical issues we’re talking about and exactly what risks you’re living with if you don’t get professional help with those issues. Here are some strong indicators that your home needs electrical rewiring. If you spot any of these signs, it’s time to hire an electrician.

Geothermal Heating & Cooling: FAQ

August 5th, 2024

illustration-of-geothermal-system-pumping-water-through-pipes-below-a-house

The heating radiator was invented in 1835. A century later, forced-air furnaces that burned coal were created. Central air conditioning started to rise to popularity in the 1950s, and heat pumps have been getting more common in recent decades. All these systems are probably familiar to you.

But what about geothermal systems? Many people are unfamiliar with them. We’d like to fix that! The more you know about your home climate control options, the easier it will be for you to choose systems that are ideal for your home and your needs. We’ll introduce you to geothermal heating and cooling systems with an FAQ, but don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions that aren’t on this list.

Your Home Safety Inspection Checklist

July 22nd, 2024

While our modern electrical needs are important, we can’t let them get in the way of what really matters. There’s nothing more important than your family’s safety. Tens of thousands of house fires are caused every year in the US by electrical issues, and approximately 200 people die each year from electrocutions in their homes.

There’s no need to expose yourself to such risks when taking some basic precautions could make all the difference. What can you do to keep yourself, your home, and your family safe from fires and electric shocks? Schedule a home safety inspection with an electrician.

7 Ways to Protect Your Air Conditioning

July 8th, 2024

With proper care, your air conditioner can last more than a decade. Sometimes, an AC system lasts twelve or thirteen years. Under ideal circumstances, it won’t even require repair often. But without proper care, it might only last six or seven years, and it might need expensive repairs during that time.

You want to get the most out of your investment, and that air conditioner was definitely an investment. So what do we mean by proper care? We’ll tell you seven ways to make sure your air conditioner is protected and cared for so it will work as well as possible for as long as possible.

5 Critical Upgrades Your Home Needs

June 24th, 2024

The electrical system in your house is like the nervous system in your body. It sends vital signals and keeps things running! Don’t take this crucial part of your home for granted. As the years go by, your needs change. Old equipment or fixtures might not suffice anymore. They may have degraded over time, or been damaged by water, rodents, or more.

Take some time and consider what your home’s electrical system is lacking, what hasn’t held up well over the years, and what could use some work. Want some suggestions? Here are five possible upgrades to your home’s electrical system that could make a huge difference, and might even be critical for safety or functionality.

What’s That Smell? 5 Signs It’s Time for a Drain Cleaning

June 10th, 2024

graphic-of-person-holding-nose-beside-smelly-puddle-in-yard

Your home’s plumbing has two systems which both need to be working properly in order for your home to function smoothly. There’s the water main coming into your home, which connects to all the faucets and fixtures with water lines. And then there’s the drainage system. This includes every drain, the pipes that carry the drain water away, and the sewer line they all lead to.

Drain problems can lead to some very unpleasant consequences, potentially even as bad as sewage backing up into your tubs and sinks! To prevent these problems, your drains and sewer line need occasional check-ups and cleanings.

How can you tell if it’s time for a drain cleaning? Well, the smell might give you a clue, and there are some other signs to watch out for as well.