Smelly Drain Pointers The well-designed and correctly installed plumbing system is odorless. Odors are most likely to arise from leaks in the waste or vent piping, or from traps which have lost their water seal. There are many opportunities for odors to result from incorrectly installed systems, particularly if not properly vented. Unusual odors should… Read More
Your furnace fan is rated to provide a given volume of air measured in cubic feet per minute (cfm) based on the resistance in the air delivery system. This resistance comes in different forms and is referred to as external static pressure (esp) or pressure drop measured in inches of water column (wc). Common factors… Read More
Leaky faucet, slow drain or clogged sink? Here a few do-it-yourself pointers.… Read More
In short, the answer is yes. Furnace Facts: Your furnace works approximately 2500 hours each year to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home The blower works an additional 600 hours to provide air flow for your cooling system. Issues can and will arise on a unit performing that much work, especially when you consider… Read More
Just knowing the location of your water shut offs can turn an emergency call into a routine service call. We can help you with any plumbing service from sewer smells to high water bills. Call us at 630-554-3336 for your plumbing needs.… Read More
When it comes to selecting the capacity of your heating and cooling system, so many believe that the square footage of the home determines the size of the equipment. That is only a very small part of the equation, watch the following video to get a better idea of the science and math behind selecting… Read More
To start with, Freon is a brand name for refrigerant, the same way Band-Aid is a brand name for an adhesive bandage. So when you charge your air conditioning system, you are actually adding refrigerant. There are many types of refrigerant, depending on the application will depend which one you are using, automobiles use a… Read More
Kevin Kuhn, co-owner of RJ Kuhn Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, was recently appointed as the representative of the Plumbing Contractors Association Midwest to the Illinois Chapter of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association.</p The vote for his appointment was held on March 14 and was unanimous. The two organizations foster excellence in the plumbing, heating and cooling… Read More
Most people don't realize the tremendous amount of water that is wasted every year. If you have city water, take a look at your water meter. Many meters have a small red triangle in the cover, that is a leak indicator. To check this, make sure everything in your house is shut off, no toilets… Read More
Whether you are using a forced air furnace or a hot water boiler to heat your home, temperatures may vary from room to room. Each room in your home will lose heat to the outdoors thru the windows, walls, floor and roof. Since some rooms have more windows or a greater area of exterior wall,… Read More
Thank you for your honesty when servicing my air conditioner. When I called, I thought I was needing a new one and I wouldn’t have known any better.
– Katie M, Montgomery
