Top 3 Reasons You’ll Want to Install a Home Generator Before Winter Hits
It’s been all the talk, and everyone in the Birmingham areas is well aware that this winter is set to be colder and wetter than average. With this being the case, now is the time to be proactive about preparing for the harsh winter ahead. While no one can forget Snowmaggedon of 2014, many of…
How to Avoid the 3 Most Common Plumbing Emergencies This Thanksgiving
From a perfectly cooked turkey to making sure your guests feel at home, it’s normal to have a bit of anxiety over everything going just right when it’s your turn to host Thanksgiving. Of course, one thing that can quickly make any Thanksgiving turn sour is a plumbing emergency. But have no fear, here are…
Our Best Tips for Avoiding Frozen Pipes This Winter – Or Tonight
By Joseph Braswell, Owner During the winter, freezing pipes can become a serious problem, especially if you don’t take the necessary precautions. Whether you’re ready to take action now before winter arrives, or your scouring the internet the night before a freeze, we have all the information you need. Before we jump into some tips,…
Professional and DIY Ways to Prep Your Heating System for the Cold Weather Ahead
By: Joseph Braswell, Owner The cold weather will be here before you know it, and the last thing you want is to be stuck without heat when it does. If you have a very old furnace, or you’ve had a technician tell you that it’s close to its life expectancy, it’s probably a good idea…
HVAC Service Contracts: Are They Worth It?
Let’s be honest, most people don’t see the need for a HVAC service contract, and truly don’t understand how they and their equipment can benefit from having one. Unfortunately, this is a prime example of how what you don’t know can hurt you. While you can wait until your AC malfunctions to reach out to…
How You Can Lower Your Energy Bills by Keeping Your Air Conditioner in Tip-Top Shape
Do you want to lower your energy bills while extending the life of your air conditioning unit? If you’re like most homeowners, you probably answered yes, but you’re not exactly sure how. Well, the good news is, you don’t have to be an HVAC expert to keep your AC performing its best. There are many…
Avoid Calling the Plumber with These 6 Tips and Tricks
While the team at Guin Services in Birmingham, AL, will happily come out to your residence for any plumbing issue, we know there are many people out there who’d rather take care of the problem themselves, if at all possible. From clogged drains to not having any hot water, there are a variety of issues…
5 Tips to (Almost) Effortlessly Keep Your Garbage Disposal in Tip-Top Shape
While some of us are lucky enough to have a garbage disposal in the kitchen, not many people are aware of how to keep them in good shape. With the number one rule being to never stick your hand down there, lack of maintenance can leave you with a disposal that’s prone to clogs –…
Why your AC may not need replacing–even if you’re told you HAVE to
By Joseph Braswell, Owner of Guin Services, LLC Your AC isn’t performing up to par, so you get a technician to come out and see what the problem is. Instead of the simple repair you expected, they tell you that you have no other choice but to replace the unit. While this may be a…