Did you know that, according to research firm IBIS, Americans can choose from an approximate 715,387 practicing plumbers, and nearly 67% of all U.S. homes use central air conditioning? Local HVAC companies, or local heating, ventilation, and air conditioning companies, tackle it all. A single company can help you mend leaky faucets, provide a number of different septic services, or even help you make the most of residential heating and cooling. How do you know when it is time to contact a HVAC service company?

Plumbing

When asked what he would do if he could do it all over again, Albert Einstein answered that he would be a plumber. His response earned him an honorary membership in the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union. Einstein had the right idea. True, plumbers fix leaks, unclog toilets, and, when necessary, even fish things out of them. What many Americans do not realize, however, is that plumbers can also help you shave hundreds of dollars off energy bills. Ask plumbers about installing energy-efficient appliances, and other energy-saving options. Energy efficient water heaters, for example, can cut down water and energy bills by as much as 25%.

Heating and Air Conditioning

Even in the midst of the Great Depression, Americans continued to pay what little savings they had to enjoy air-conditioned movie theaters. This makes it clear. Americans, and people all over the world, will go through great lengths for comfort. In fact, almost three-quarters, or 74%, of Western U.S. homes have central air conditioning.

Homeowners should keep in mind, too, that with proper care and regular maintenance from heating and cooling companies, air conditioners can actually filter air, making it easier to breathe. This is especially beneficial for hay fever sufferers and asthmatics. Air conditioning and cooling technologies can even help preserve some medicines. Insulin, for example, is typically most effective when cooled. Although air conditioning offers personal comfort and health benefits, consumers should keep in mind that some units use a lot of energy, and can be wasteful. Energy-saving air conditioning leaves a much smaller carbon footprint, reducing energy use by 20-50%.

Leaky faucet? High-energy bills? Suffering from seasonal allergies that will not quit? A local HVAC company can help you tackle it all, from leaks, repairs, septic services, and the installation of energy-saving appliances.