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Water HeaterApril 11, 2023

How Long Does a Water Heater Last?

This is a question that we get a lot. To answer this question we first have to understand why water heaters fail in the first place. Sediment is the enemy of all water heaters, whether it be a 40+ gallon or a tank-less unit sediment build up is the number one cause of water heater failure. As sediment builds in the bottom of the water tank or heat exchanger the heating surface in contact with the flame is unable to transfer heat as effectively to the water. CONTINUE READING

DIY Dryer VentJune 11, 2021

Why should I clean my dryer vent?

Walker CO. does NOT do dryer vent cleaning BUT we do believe it is very important so we have included it in our home maintenance information. Probably the last thing most home owners think about is maintenance on their dryer vent. CONTINUE READING

Programmable Thermostat ThermostatJanuary 11, 2021

Programmable Thermostat with Hot Water in-floor Heating?

It is important to note that not all electronic thermostats are programmable. If you are looking for a more modern look and features, upgrading your thermostat is a great idea. The short answer to this question is NO. The reason, in-floor systems along with cast iron radiator systems are high thermal mass. High thermal mass is great when you want to store heat energy and release it over an extended period of time. CONTINUE READING

DIY Furnace MaintenanceOctober 10, 2020

Should I Have Annual Maintenance on my Gas Heating Appliance?

Temperatures are falling and winter is upon us again. Heating equipment is coming back into service after months of sitting dormant. We always receive a lot of calls this time of year for equipment just not working properly. Customers are always asking me, “should I be having my heating equipment serviced annually”? The answer is always yes but not one ever asks why. This month I am writing this article to address the “why”. CONTINUE READING

DIYMay 3, 2019

Can An On-line Video Fix My Heating & Air

More and more we hearing that you can repair anything yourself by just watching a video on the Internet. The real question is: what are the dangers, if any, of making repairs after watching a short video? I'm here to tell you that fixing your own HVAC equipment can be life threatening. CONTINUE READING

Air ConditioningMay 29, 2018

Does Refrigerant Go Bad? How Long Does it Take?

I often receive service calls from customers telling me “it is time to recharge my system, it has been a year”. When I ask these customers what makes them think they need refrigerant added every cooling season, they tell me that they have been made to think that refrigerant goes bad and air conditioners need to be recharged on a seasonal basis. I don't know where this line of thinking has come, from but let's set the record straight: CONTINUE READING

Furnace Maintenance Home Maintenance TipsMarch 5, 0203

Spring Home Maintenance Tips

This year in an effort to provide our customers with ongoing useful information we are releasing our fist seasonal home maintenance tips news letter. These tips are meant to address some of the many questions we receive while in customers homes though out the year. CONTINUE READING