Hutchins Plumbing & Air Conditioning Blog : Archive for November, 2022

What Causes a Furnace to Stop Heating?

Monday, November 28th, 2022

Furnaces are very reliable residential heaters. In fact, many homeowners prefer a gas furnace over any other type of heater for a few reasons. Gas furnaces can last 20 years or longer before needing to be replaced and offer reliable heat – even if you lose power during a winter storm. But that doesn’t mean that furnaces are without the potential for problems. In fact, as your furnace ages, it is more likely that it will stop heating. 

If you suspect that something is wrong with your furnace, it may be time for furnace repair in Plano, TX and our team is here to help. Most furnace problems are easy to fix, but occasionally you may need to replace a major component or even your entire furnace. Keep in mind that those major repair expenses usually only happen with older furnaces as they get closer to 20 years old.

Continue Reading

Why Does My Plumbing Make a High-Pitched Noise?

Monday, November 14th, 2022

Water running through the pipes in your home isn’t completely silent. It’s normal to hear the sound of flowing water if you have a sink or appliance on in your home. But there are some sounds that are considered abnormal to hear coming from your pipes. Among these sounds are high-pitched noises.

You may hear whistling, rattling, creaking, tapping, and even loud banging noises when water is on in your home. But none of these sounds fall into the normal category. If you hear high-pitched sounds in particular, it may be time to schedule service for your plumbing in McKinney, TX. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about the causes behind high-pitched plumbing sounds so you know why it’s important to address issues ASAP. 

Continue Reading