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Shield Your Home This Winter: Top Water Heater Maintenance Tips in Austin

As the chill of winter descends upon Austin, ensuring your home’s water heater is in prime condition becomes increasingly essential. Barry W., a satisfied customer, shared how Parobek Plumbing & Air Conditioning came to his rescue when frigid temperatures hit, replacing his water heater swiftly and professionally on short notice. His experience highlights the importance of routine water heater maintenance to prevent unexpected breakdowns[5]. Essential Maintenance Tips: Regular Inspections: Scheduling regular inspections is crucial to prolonging your water heater’s lifespan. During...

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TRUSTED TIPS: Best Practices for Winter HVAC Care

Winter can test the efficiency and reliability of your HVAC system like no other season. For homeowners in Austin, Bastrop, and surrounding areas, ensuring your system is ready for the cold months is not just about comfort—it’s about safety and efficiency too. At Parobek Plumbing & Air Conditioning, we believe in sharing industry-leading tips and best practices to help you maintain a cozy home through the chilliest days and nights. Embrace Preventative Maintenance One of the best ways to ensure...

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How to Boost Your Heater’s Efficiency and Cut Energy Costs

As the chill of winter approaches, so does the concern over rising heating costs. Ensuring your heater is running efficiently can significantly cut down on these expenses and provide a warm, cozy home throughout the colder months. A client, Nancy Y., had such an experience when she decided on a tankless hot water heater installation by Parobek Plumbing & Air Conditioning. She shared, “Terry and Cody were efficient, respectful, and responsive during our new tankless hot water heater install. They were thorough...

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Important HVAC Changes Coming in 2025: What Homeowners Need to Know

As we approach 2025, significant changes are on the horizon for the HVAC industry. These changes could affect the comfort of your home and your financial planning—especially if you own an older HVAC system. If you’re not familiar with what’s going on, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming refrigerant phase-out and what it means for you as a homeowner. What’s Changing in 2025? Starting January 1, 2025, the EPA will require the HVAC industry to phase out the use...

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Winter Checklist: Ensuring Your HVAC System is Efficient and Reliable

Winter is just around the corner, and with it comes the need to ensure your HVAC system is up to the task of keeping your home warm and comfortable. At Parobek Plumbing & Air Conditioning, we’ve seen all kinds of HVAC challenges during the colder months, but with a little preparation, you can ensure your system runs efficiently and reliably. Let’s take a journey with us through this winter checklist, enriched by the experiences of our satisfied customers. The Importance...

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Stay Warm and Save: Affordable Heating Solutions for Winter

As winter approaches, ensuring your home is equipped with an efficient and cost-effective heating system becomes a priority. With the wide range of options available, it can be daunting to choose a system that offers both comfort and savings. Fortunately, Parobek Plumbing & Air Conditioning is well-equipped to guide you through this process with expertise and exceptional customer service. Introduction Take, for instance, the experience of Scott P., a satisfied customer from our service area. Over the years, Scott has relied on...

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Is Your Heater Ready for Austin’s Chill? Tips for a Cozy Home

As the first cold breeze sweeps through Austin and surrounding communities, it’s crucial to ensure your home’s heating system is prepared to provide warmth and comfort. Parobek Plumbing & Air Conditioning is known for its exceptional service in ensuring homes are ready for the chill. Let’s dive deep into how you can prepare your heater for the winter months and why choosing Parobek ensures you’re in safe hands. Heating System Check: A Real-Life Experience Picture this: It was a chilly November morning...

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Factors That Make Summer a Great Time to Detect and Repair Leaks

If you have noticed a jump in your water bill, it may be that you have a leaking water line in your yard, inside your home, or in your foundation. Hot summer days are an ideal time to check your yard and the soil around your foundation for hidden leaks. Conditions During Summer Make Leaks Easier to See Conditions are dryer during the summer, and this makes leaks easier to see. For example, the contrast between dry and wet soil...

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Save Yourself Mess and Odor From Slow or Clogged Drains

Drains that don’t flow can smell terrible. Even if you can get the clog to clear, there’s the worry that it will...

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How to Find Hidden Sewer Line Problems

The reason that fixing a sewer line problem is so messy and expensive is that the issue is likely underground, under a...

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Top Tips for Keeping Your Drains Clog-Free

As a homeowner, you have a lot of responsibilities to deal with. One of these is ensuring that the drains in your...

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4 Ways to Optimize Your Water Heater for Winter

As winter weather gets colder, it becomes more important than ever for you to take steps to ensure your water heater performs...

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