DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc. Blog: Archive for January, 2022

Why Are Slab Leaks So Ominous?

Monday, January 17th, 2022
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The reason slab leaks are considered to be pretty ominous in the plumbing world is because they are not immediately obvious. Water doesn’t come bursting out of the ground the moment the leak starts, and it may not even cause a significant difference in your water pressure right away.

You might be thinking at this point, “Wow, sounds pretty minor then!” Unfortunately, it’s anything but. Read on to learn more, and what to do about it.

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Everything You Need to Know About Your HVAC Air Filter

Monday, January 3rd, 2022
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There’s a common misconception about the purpose of an HVAC system’s air filter. It does have an important job, but it might not be the exact job you’re thinking of. Most homeowners believe that their HVAC air filter is in place to protect their indoor air quality.

Having this air filter in place certainly doesn’t hurt your indoor air quality, but this is not its main purpose. Instead, this air filter is in place to protect the sensitive interior components of the system itself from dust, dirt, and other debris that could be in your air.

This air filter has its limits, and because of this should be changed on a regular basis. Read on to learn more!

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