When the weather gets warmer and you start sneezing and having other signs of allergies, you might think you’re safer spending time indoors. While this helps you avoid being exposed to pollen and other allergens outside, you might still have allergy symptoms in your home. In fact, your allergies could feel worse indoors. Is it air conditioner allergies that you should be worrying about? Find out more about how your air conditioner could be contributing to allergy symptoms this spring. Airflow in Your Home When your air conditioner is running, it delivers cooler air to rooms throughout you ..read more

GLENDALE, Ariz. (December XX, 2023) – Just in time for the holiday season, Don Kuhl, a Phoenix native, Air Force Veteran, and civil servant, received a fantastic gift: a brand-new air conditioning unit installed at his childhood home, currently undergoing renovation. This past November, the public voted and selected Kuhl as the winner of Forrest Anderson Plumbing and Air Conditioning's 8th Annual Military Hero Giveaway.   "This installation couldn't have come at a better time, especially as we prepare to celebrate the holidays. The memories within these walls make this gesture from ..read more

WE HAVE A WINNER! Forrest Anderson Plumbing & Air Conditioning, Inc. is thrilled to announce the winner of this year's Military Hero Giveaway! CONGRATS to Don Kuhl from Phoenix, Arizona! A Phoenix native and former Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force, Don served bravely during the Gulf War from 1989 to 1998. Even after his military service, he continued his dedication as a civil servant at Luke Air Force Base, where he designs training devices to educate aircrews on aircraft operations. Despite the challenges he faced due to his service-related injuries, Don remains ever-ready t ..read more

PHOENIX (October 17, 2023) – Forrest Anderson Plumbing and Air Conditioning (Forrest Anderson), a Glendale-based, family-owned business serving the greater Phoenix metro area since 1961, announces two local Veterans have been selected as finalists in the 8th Annual Military Hero A/C Giveaway. The annual event was designed to share stories that honor local Veterans and let the public select who will receive a free air conditioning unit, fully installed, through an online voting system. Voting begins on October 17th on Forrest Anderson’s website, where the public can read about each finalist an ..read more

Besides the favorable cost of natural gas, there are good reasons for converting an electric stove to gas in the Phoenix area. Homeowners who convert, do so to save money on energy or may prefer cooking with gas. The good news is that it’s possible to make the switch from electric to gas without a lot of hassle. If you have gas appliances already or the homebuilder stubbed out a gas line behind your electric stove, time and expenses will be minimal. Things to Consider When Converting To Gas Before rushing out to buy a gas stove, determine whether you have gas in your home or near your propert ..read more

On a cold morning, not much feels better than a hot shower. When the air temperature drops, it takes forever for the water temperature to increase. You turn on the shower, grab your clothes, brush your teeth, and make the bed, yet the water has just warmed up. Why is that? Do you have hot water problems? There are four main reasons your hot water could be running slowly: The distance between the heater and the final destination The diameter of the pipe Flow rate of the fixture How much heat the cold pipes siphon off during the water’s journey Length of Pipes Unlike architecture, plumbing do ..read more

Did you wake up to a frozen lawn this morning? How can that be so if we live in wonderful Phoenix, Arizona? Yes, Arizona residents enjoy sunny weather most days out of the year, but every now and again during those winter months, temperatures can drop. Make sure your home plumbing is prepared with some of our simple winter plumbing tips. Don’t let your Phoenix pipes freeze! Winter Plumbing Tips For those of you who have lived in colder places than Phoenix, you might be scratching your heads wondering why we’re talking about winter plumbing tips. While it doesn’t happen often, temperatures in t ..read more

Does this sound familiar? You’re in your bedroom and feel like you need to bundle up in your comforter to get warm. Whereas when you enter the kitchen, you’re too warm and open a window. In some homes, especially ones with two stories or a lot of square footage, it can be a challenge to maintain a consistent room temperature. Let’s explore some reasons for this dilemma, as well as ways to fix it. Ductwork Problems Your HVAC system is a complicated piece of equipment. A small problem might seem like a trivial thing, but it could lead to significant repercussions. Such is the case with the ductw ..read more

Winter is right around the corner. Temperatures are dropping and the time to prepare for the cooler season has almost come and gone. Now is when you need to do all the pre winter checks: Check your attic for adequate insulation. Check the seals on all of your windows and doors to make sure the warm air inside of your house isn’t leaking out and the cold air from outside isn’t coming in. Schedule a routine maintenance inspection of your furnace before you need to depend on it working day in and day out all winter long. Have Your Furnace Inspected Annually It’s very important to have your furn ..read more

Among the more unpleasant things that can happen in your home is a clogged toilet. If it’s running slower than usual or you find yourself using the plunger more than you’d like, it might be time to call the professional plumbers at Forrest Anderson. Excess toilet paper, kids’ toys, toothbrushes, Q-tips, and cotton balls are among the most common culprits of your toilet’s attitude problem. How to Use A Plunger We’ve all got a plunger stashed in a bathroom. Some of us use it to hold extra rolls of toilet paper but what happens when the toilet gets clogged? It’s time to take a plunge! Take the p ..read more