Design Comfort Blog: Archive for December, 2016

Why a Water Softener Should Be Your Next Home Purchase

Monday, December 26th, 2016

Hard water is not a problem that is unique to any one part of the country. It affects just as many homeowners here in Utah as it does anywhere else. The good news is that hard water isn’t particularly unhealthy. It’s water that consists of high amounts of mineral contents—typically calcium and magnesium—that your body can safely absorb.

However, just because hard water won’t make you ill doesn’t mean it’s good for your quality of life. In fact, in addition to impacting how you cook and clean, after time hard water can actually damage your plumbing system to the point that you need repiping or leak repair.

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How Does Your Thermostat Impact Your Heater?

Monday, December 19th, 2016

Your heating system’s thermostat, which serves at the “brain” of the unit, controls when you heater cycles on and off, enabling you to precisely control the temperature in your home and raise or lower it as needed. Though this all probably goes without saying, most homeowners take the functionality of their thermostats for granted. A faulty or broken thermostat could actually have a pretty big impact on how your heater works.

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Plumbing Problems: When It’s Time to Call a Professional

Saturday, December 10th, 2016

There are few plumbing problems that the average homeowner can resolve on their own—a small clog, a loose connection, maybe. Some plumbing problems simply require the touch of a professionally trained plumber, such as the members of our staff. Trying to resolve a plumbing issue on your own can actually end up causing more harm than good to your plumbing system. Keep reading for some scenarios that definitely call for professional help.

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Is Your Furnace Ready to Be Replaced?

Monday, December 5th, 2016

Chances are that with the cooler temperatures we’ve experienced recently, you’ve turned your heater on already this season. If so, then hopefully you haven’t noticed any detrimental problems with it. How do you know when something is wrong with your furnace, anyway?

Are there clear signs that a furnace needs extensive repairs, or is in need of replacement? While some furnace problems might be hard for the average homeowner such as yourself to prevent or detect, there are certainly some telltale signs that your furnace is ready to be upgraded.

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