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  1. Tips to Keep Your Home Warm This Winter: Part Two

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    In our last blog, we covered a few ways that can help you keep your home comfortable and warm this winter. Today, we’ve got a few more tips that will keep you cozy without sending your heating bill through the roof. If you need help with your heater or you’ve been having problems with your plumbing, give us a call here at Tom Schaefer Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling. We…Read More

  2. Tips to Keep Your Home Warm This Winter: Part One

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    Now that fall is nearly upon us, it’s time to pack away our summer clothes and put the heavier comforter on the bed. If you’ve got central air, now is the time when you switch the thermostat over to “heat” at night. If you’ve noticed that your house is still cold at night or that it doesn’t seem to heat up as quickly as it used to, there are a few steps you can…Read More

  3. When Should I Change Air Filters? And Other Common HVAC Questions Answered: Part Two

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    In our last blog, we answered the question of when and how often you should change the air filters in your HVAC system. This time, we will cover a couple more frequently asked questions about your heater and air conditioner. If your AC unit isn’t working as well as it should and no amount of troubleshooting on your end seems to turn anything up, please give us a call at …Read More

  4. When Should I Change Air Filters? And Other Common HVAC Questions Answered: Part One

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    Air conditioners and heaters that don’t require you to feed them wood in order to work are two of the greatest inventions that we have in our homes. As time has gone on, these systems have gotten more efficient and easier to maintain while also generating the cool and warm temperatures our ancestors could only dream of. However, there are still some issues that come up f…Read More

  5. Keep Your Business Cool This Year With a Freshly Serviced AC Unit

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    No matter what business you’re in, you know how important it is to have an air conditioner that works. Whether you need to keep your staff cool during the sweltering summer months or you want your customers to feel comfortable as they browse through your products or wait for a service, a working AC unit isn’t a luxury anymore, it’s an absolute necessity. Just like an…Read More

  6. Having Your Air Conditioner Repaired Can Actually Save You Money

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    Now that the days and nights are heating up, you’ve probably turned on your air conditioner once or twice. If you noticed that it didn’t seem to get the air as cool as it used to, you might need some AC repair. While you don’t want to have to spend money to get your air conditioner working again, repairs from the highly skilled HVAC techs at Tom Schaefer Plumbing in …Read More

  7. Is Your A/C Ready For Summer?

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    Now that spring is here and the temperatures are starting to move slowly upwards, it’s time to start looking ahead. Maybe your spring cleaning is set to begin soon or maybe you’re starting to think about planning some trips now that driving won’t be so treacherous. Whatever you’re looking forward to, don’t forget to take care of regular home maintenance that will…Read More

  8. Common Toilet Problems Part Two

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    In our last entry, we went over some common commode problems and what you can do to fix them. In this blog, we’re going to cover a few more of these everyday toilet issues and how to take care of them. If you have a plumbing emergency or you don’t have the time or desire to fix problems with your plumbing either at home or at your business, call Tom Schaefer Plumbing, …Read More

  9. Some Common Toilet Problems Part One

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    There are few things as frustrating as a toilet that won’t work the way it should. In this blog entry, and the next, we will look at a few common toilet problems that you might run into at some point in your life. While most of these can be fixed by following a few simple steps, others can be more complicated. For those times when things are too complicated or you just d…Read More

  10. Is Your Garbage Disposal Broken?

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    The garbage disposal is one of those inventions that we very much take for granted. We love the fact that we don’t have to throw our food scraps in the garbage can where they’ll start stinking up the kitchen. The garbage disposal makes it easier to do your dishes too — just scrape the leftover food into the drain and put your dishes into the dishwasher. While it’s …Read More