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When it comes to selling a home, the heating and air conditioning system can be a touchy subject between buyers and sellers. Typically the idea of how much it costs to replace a unit is something neither the buyer nor seller likes to entertain. However, if you’re serious about selling your home, you need to take a hard look at your HVAC. Before…

Trees can add a lot to the beauty of your yard and the surrounding area, but their roots can cause serious damage to your sewer pipes or septic drain field. If the problem becomes bad enough, the damage roots cause to the inside your pipes can be quite costly to eliminate and repair. How do roots become a problem?Even if you don’t have any in…

Whether it’s a local news anchor, your favorite home magazine or even your neighbor, as the temperatures continue to rise everyone seems to be an expert on staying cool and saving money. Unfortunately, popular air conditioning tips tend to become misconstrued and often misleading. At Pippin Brothers, we hear a lot of myths surrounding air…

Sometimes your air conditioner can appear to be running just fine, but still isn’t doing its job to cool your home. When this happens, there can be several possible causes that prevent your air conditioner from keeping you cool. We’ve listed a few below. Ductwork – Ductwork is one of the most important components of your overall HVAC system. It…

If you’re a homeowner, chances are good you’re going to be faced with plumbing problems at some point. Unfortunately, clogged drains are something you cannot ignore. Clearing simple clogs doesn’t have to be difficult, but like many home repairs, if you’re not sure of what you’re doing, it’s easy to make the problem far worse.  Here are just…

Of all the drains in your home, your main sewer line is the most important. Every other drain is connected to it, so when you experience problems here, toilets and other drains inside your home will begin to backup into the house. There are many reasons a main sewer line can back up. We’ve highlighted a few reasons below, as well as what may need…

Many of us don’t think about the condition of our HVAC systems unless they break down or quit working altogether. Instead of facing regular repairs and unexpected breakdowns, you might consider whether it’s time to upgrade or improve your HVAC system. To help, we’ve put together a list of points to consider. Age of UnitsYour heating or cooling…

It’s not uncommon for homeowners to purchase a new furnace, air conditioner, or water heater and opt out of extended warranties and maintenance contracts. Typically, naïve assumptions and misunderstandings about manufacturer warranties are the main reasons behind such decisions. Understanding the warranties that come with your unit and the role…

It makes sense that the less water you use, the more money you save, but it’s easy to overlook simple ways to cut down on water waste. Reducing water waste can really make a difference from both a conservational and money-saving standpoint. Believe it or not, seemingly small steps can make a huge difference. Reuse water whenever you can. When you…