Most people assume that their air conditioning unit may not require attention until there is a problem.  However, an air conditioning system that receives regular maintenance can avoid costly repairs and have a longer life span.  Levy and Son can help make sure your equipment is well maintained on a regular basis with our Guaranteed Maintenance Agreement.  This semi-annual agreement ensures that our team of air conditioning experts provides proper maintenance and preventative care.  Two times a year an expert will come to your home or business and perform a 25 point Master Tune Up on your heating and air conditioning system.

With our Guaranteed Maintenance Agreement a licensed, bonded and insured member of the Levy & Son team will meet you at your home or business at a pre-arranged time to perform your tune up and discuss the results. With the Texas summer fast approaching keeping your home or business cool is a must.   Our air conditioning service in Dallas goes above and beyond the call of duty. We’ve been in business over 100 years and will be here when you need us.  Contact Levy and Son today!

However,  you want to be sure to choose an established, highly recognized, Dallas plumbing company.  Long time, established companies have a large customer base and a reputation to protect. You can rest assured that your pluming problems will be solved quickly, efficiently, and professionally, the first visit.

Remodeling

Have a remodeling project that you are starting? A reliable Dallas plumber is your best choice for a job that is on time and under budget.  Levy and Son will replace those old worn out, ugly faucets and fixtures with new, updated , modern ones. Maybe you want to replace your kitchen or bathroom sink and faucets? A simple update to your existing fixtures can give your bathroom or kitchen a whole new look.

Drain Problems

Drains running slow or constantly stopping up? Then it’s time to have them cleaned. You don’t want to wait until they stop up. They can back up into your floor and cause major damage to your home. Not to mention the inconvenience of not being able to use your sinks and bathrooms.

Of course, this type of problem always happens on the weekend or after hours. Then you can rely on our professionals for emergency or after hours service for your plumbing problems.

Regular  Repairs

Don’t wait until a small problem becomes a big one.  Leaking faucets can become more costly to repair the longer you wait.  Addressing maintenance is the way to insure problems and costs will be kept to a minimum. As a homeowner, it is easier to schedule, and less costly, to have a Dallas plumber come out when you need one. Not when you have to have one.

Levy & Son plumbing has been serving the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area since 1910. A business built on integrity, reliability, and customer service. Being in business for over a hundred years, you can rest assured that your plumbing problems will be handled professionally, efficiently, and quickly.

With over 50 service trucks on the road every day, you will receive a quick and courteous response to your needs. We back up our work with a guarantee. Levy & Son uses only licensed, professional technicians.

Next time you need a Dallas plumbing company, Contact us, and find out for yourself, why we have been in business over 100 years. Expert service and satisfaction, is our main goal.

Before your new unit can be installed, here are a few tips in choosing the right air conditioner unit.

• Decide on a budget and research the type of air conditioning unit your home or business can accommodate.
• Choose the air conditioning unit for the optimal size of your space.  The unit shouldn’t be too small or too big as both of these scenarios can require the unit to constantly turn on and off.
• Ensure the unit is energy efficient.  This will save you money each month leading to significant cost savings throughout the year.

Levy and Son has full service expertise and offers service at every stage in the life of an air conditioner.  In addition to great service, Levy and Son also backs every installation with one of the best service agreements in the industry.  While proudly standing behind our work, you can rest assured that Levy and Son’s technicians will take the utmost care installing your residential air conditioner.

Plan to keep your cool during your air conditioning unit installation and contact Levy & Son today!

Before you begin any of the methods below, make sure to prep the area by doing a few easy actions.  First, cover the floor around the toilet (this is important if you are worried about overflow), put on rubber gloves, make sure the bathroom is well ventilated and get ready to try a few methods. Depending on the clog, you might decide to take the lid off of the tank and close the flapper or to shut off the water supply to the toilet.  Both are easy to do when attempting a fix.

1.  Tap the toilet bowl. Tap the backside of the bowl with your feet to try to dislodge the clog (you can wear shoes or do this with your bare feet).   A small clog has the possibility of passing through and solving the problem.

2.  Pour in some hot water.  Take a pot of boiling water and pour it into the bowl.  Wait for a few minutes to see if this is your fix.  The heat of the boiling water could help break up the clog.

3.  Squirt in some soap.  Just squirt in a drop or two of dishwashing soap.  Wait a few minutes and then add hot water.  The dishwashing soap can act as a lubricant to help clear the clog through the pipes.

4. Take the plunge.  Use a plunger to clear the clog by placing the plunger directly over the opening in the bottom of the toilet bowl.  Use forceful motions in both directions making sure that there is enough water in the bowl to cover the plunger.  If there is too much water, take a bucket or cup and remove the water to avoid making a mess.

At times, these methods may not work. If you find you have tried various methods with no success or other areas of your home are backing up (such as tubs, showers or sinks), it is time to call a professional immediately.  A plumber will be able to diagnose where the clog is and make the repair promptly.

If you live in the Dallas area and find that you are flushed with panic over a toilet clog or blockage, contact Levy and Son today!

Dry air creates low humidity and can make the air in your home feel cooler.  Dry air creates dry skin and chapped lips, can have a negative effect on your nose and throat, and can worsen sinus issues.  One easy and convenient way to keep your home warm while creating a comfortable environment is to introduce humidity to the air with a humidifier.  A humidifier will improve the air quality immediately.  Humidifiers add moisture to the air.  Not only will the added moisture create comfort, it will also help the air retain heat (this will aid in keeping your heat setting regulated).  The first step in creating this warm and less dry atmosphere is finding a humidifier that is right for you.

There are a variety of humidifiers to choose from.  One of the first considerations is the size of your room or home.  Next, you will need to choose the kind of humidifier that will give you the results you desire.  Humidifiers offer many functions such as steam, evaporative mist, warm or cool mist, or the use of ultrasonic technology. With many sizes and styles to choose from, the addition of a humidifier can be a welcome yet stylish accent in any room. Proper maintenance of the humidifier will ensure that your system works to its full capability all winter long.

If you are in need of an efficient heating system or have questions about creating a comfortable environment in your home this winter, contact the professionals at Levy and Son today!

It makes very little difference if you pour fat, oil and grease (FOG) down your drain in small increments or once in a blue moon. The fat, oil, and grease will stick to the inside of the pipes. It is a long believed myth that running hot water while pouring grease/fat down the drain helps prevent a clog.  The hot water only alleviates the problem temporarily. Eventually the grease and fat will cool and still stick itself to the inside of your pipes.

What are some signs of a clogged drain due to FOG?

• Slow water drainage
• Gurgling sounds when running water
• A bad smell coming from your drain

To properly dispose of FOG place small amounts in jars after cooling and place them in the trash. Take large amounts to your local landfill. If you suspect that you already have a clog, call Levy & Son for a diagnosis of the clog, and a friendly affordable fix.

1.  Turn off the water supply valve to the water heater.
2. If you have natural gas heater, turn the thermostat control to the “vacation” or “pilot” setting.
3. Turn off the hot and cold water supply valves to the washing machine.
4. Drain pipes by turning on the faucet and letting water flow out as this will keep the pipes from freezing.
5. Flush your toilets to drain any leftover water from the bowl.
6. Turn off sprinkler systems and disconnect any outdoor hoses.
7. If your stay will keep you away for a long period of time, have a neighbor check on your home for any detection of leaks or other issues.

A few simple actions before your departure can make sure your arrival back home will be a positive experience.  If you have any questions about how to prepare your home for an upcoming vacation, contact Levy & Son today!

There are two main types of hot water systems.  The first type is a hot water circulating system (can be referred to as a closed loop system).  Just as its name suggests, this type of system has water continually circulating through your pipes.  Water comes from your water heater, travels through the pipes, and returns back to the water heater.  This cycle is constant and continues over and over again.  The moment you turn on the faucet, hot water is readily available to you.  The second type of system is a hot water recirculation system (can be referred to as open looped system).  In order to get hot water to the faucet, the cold water in the pipes must travel to the  water heater, get reheated, and then travel through the pipes to the faucet.  When you initially turn the water on, you will feel cold water for a few moments until the hot water reaches you.  Homes today can have either of these systems and can be affected by wear and tear, a leak, or a broken part.

Levy and Son offers a new strategy and provides a cost effective solution that will save time and money.  This solution utilizes the existing water piping in your home without opening walls & ceilings. In addition, your home may already have a circulating system that is not functioning properly. The experienced plumbers at Levy & Son can determine if you need a new pump or if a defective check valve is the problem. Whether you chose the installation of a circulation system or a recirculation pump, both methods provide hot water more rapidly as well as conserving water.

Don’t let the chill of winter circulate through your morning routine.  Contact Levy and Son today and speak to an experienced plumber!

• Schedule an upcoming maintenance appointment for your home’s heating system.  Call your Levy & Son representative today to schedule your maintenance tune up or sign up for this semi-annual service.  Any preventive measures you take now will ensure your home’s system is working at its optimum potential this winter.
• Find and seal drafty windows, doors, vents, ducts and other areas.  These areas allow cold air to enter your home and can be fixed with caulking, weather-stripping, and even window insulation film.  Products for these projects can be found at your local home improvement stores and take little time to complete.
• Let natural sunlight heat the rooms in your home.  If you have windows that allows a lot of sunlight in, open the curtains and allow the sun to provide heat in that space.  Once nighttime comes, make sure you close curtains so that heat does not escape.
• Adjust your thermostat to a constant temperature for the daytime and another temperature for the nighttime.  If you have a programmable thermostat, set a timer that will accommodate the routine and schedule of you and your family members.  This simple action can save you 1-3% off of your heating bill.
• If you have a fireplace, make sure your fireplace damper is closed when you are not burning a fire. If you never use your fireplace, plug and seal the chimney flue.
• Dress warmly in your home.  By putting on various thin layers instead of one thick layer, you can regulate your temperature with clothing and avoid adjusting the thermostat.
• Clean vents to prevent any buildup of dust.  A buildup of dust can decrease the amount of heat that can get into a room.
• Move furniture away from radiators or furnaces so that the heat can properly circulate around the room.
• If you must use a fan, run the fan in a clockwise position.  This will take the collected air near the ceiling and circulate it back into the room or living space you are heating.

These are just some of the ways to prepare your home for winter.  If you want more tips on how to heat your home this winter or have questions about your home’s heating system, contact the professionals at Levy and Son today!