Spring is just around the corner, and while your spring cleaning might already be underway, you may not have thought about spring cleaning in the case of your plumbing. Not only will you want to ensure everything is running smoothly after the harsh winter, a new season brings new plumbing concerns, so you’ll want to make sure you protect your
Water Heater Maintenance
It’s the dead of winter, and your water heater stops working. That means no hot showers, no washing the dishes, no washing your whites and towels in the washing machine, and no washing your hands effectively with hot water. What do you do? It might be time to invest in a new water heater! But first, let’s discuss some ways
What’s in Your Water? Investing in a Home Water Treatment System
Do you know what’s in your water? You should never take the quality of your water for granted. Not only will contaminants make your water taste bad, but they can negatively impact your health, and hard water can make your skin and hair feel dry. Water from the tap can contain harmful contaminants like pesticides, cleaning products, nitrates/sulfates, chlorine, lead,
Get your Drink On: Make Water Delivery Work for You this Year
“Water” you drinking this year? If you said pop or juice, it’s time to reevaluate. With the new year well underway, many people make the resolution to drink more water. It’s a good resolution to make, as drinking water has countless benefits on your body. Scheduling a regular water delivery from Finken at home or in the workplace is a
Furnace Maintenance
Coming home in the middle of winter to a freezing cold house and a furnace that won’t turn on is a nightmare. It could be something simple, like a blown fuse; but if your unit is older and/or hasn’t had yearly maintenance, it could be a much trickier and costly issue. When there are issues, they typically lie within
Heated Floors: Forget the Extra Pair of Socks
Are you one of those people who wears their thickest wool socks all winter long because you can’t bear the thought of stepping even a tiptoe onto the freezing cold floor in the morning? Toss those socks in the garbage—or save them for your outside adventures—and opt for heated floors instead! After all, when you live in the frozen tundra
Warm Up at Work this Winter with Coffee Delivery
You’re working to meet end-of-year initiatives, you’re strategizing for 2019, you’re packing your days full so you can take some time off before year’s end to spend time with your family. Add on top of that running back and forth to holiday parties, children’s Christmas plays, bake sales, and shopping trips, and you’re busy. Yikes! You need a breather—or some
Geothermal Heating—Too Good to be True?
Geothermal systems have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their efficiency and longevity. But what is it? Is it all it’s really cracked up to be? A geothermal system uses the earth as a heat source in the winter and a heat storage source in the summer. The reason it works in different climates is because the
Don’t Let Cold and Flu Season Catch You!
It’s here. The dreaded cold and flu season. No matter how you try to prevent catching it each year, it seems inevitable that you’ll catch some sort of bug this season. And your chances are even higher if you have young children in school—a breeding ground for germs. Sure, you can cover your cough, wipe down surfaces often, and wash
What does a Water Softener Do?
Does your hair feel lackluster or weighed down with mineral buildup? Does your skin feel itchy and dry after stepping out of the tub or shower? When you’re in the shower or washing dishes, does it take a lot of soap to work up a good lather? Or maybe your dishes have water stains on them? Perhaps you haven’t thought