Imagine constantly hearing faucets drip or your toilet run when you’re not using it. These plumbing nuisances can happen even with a very small leak in your pipe system. However, leaving a plumbing leak to its own devices could incur significant damage if it escalates, so it’s best to move quickly on the repair front. Once it ramps up, a leak will be both inconvenient and expensive for you. Repair costs quickly add up between hiring a plumber to fix your property’s leaky pipe problems and, eventually, finding out that you have to remediate water damage or mold. In the meantime, until you addre ..read more

We’ve all experienced the frustration of low water pressure. Whether that is the kitchen sink, the shower, or even the dishwater not functioning properly. So why is my water pressure low in house? And how do you fix low water pressure? It starts by learning what causes it. Dive in to know the signs of low water pressure so you can identify its symptoms, what causes low water pressure, and how to wield your trusty screwdriver to fix the problem.  What is a Normal Water Pressure Level? Most homes need a PSI (pressure per square inch) of about 40 to 60 PSI. When there’s too much force ..read more

Flooding is unfortunately a common occurrence that Floridians brace themselves for yearly. Living in flood zones requires a little more planning should an emergency arise. Setting up a fully-functioning sump pump is crucial as floods often plague basements first. Be prepared for the worst and let Performance AC help protect your home from future flooding. How to Protect Your Home From Flooding Your home is your most significant investment—so why not do your best to protect it? Preparing for flood damage is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your household, especially if you live ..read more

Picture this: You’re enjoying a relaxing night at your home when you hear a sinister bubbling noise accompanied by an awful smell of raw sewage coming from the bathroom. You run to the bathroom and see a terrifying sight: sewage coming out of the shower drain, threatening to overflow. As a homeowner, one of the scariest plumbing issues you can experience is having dirty water come up from your shower drain especially if it reeks of raw sewage or if it’s the toilet backing up into the shower. Yuck! Learn why water is coming up through your bathtub drain and what you should do about it, ahead ..read more

Oh no. It’s happened. You’ve gone and done the unthinkable. The one social faux pas that is sure to follow you around until the end of days. You knew that extra-large bean burrito was a bad idea.  Though clogging the toilet at a friend’s house can be really awkward, you’re not totally out of options when the toilet won’t flush. You just need to learn how to unclog a toilet fast enough so nobody has any idea. Right now you’re in freak out mode. You’re probably desperately searching the internet on your phone for guidance on how to handle this mortifying situation. What do you do? Do you ..read more

Have you noticed that your bathroom smells like sewage? Or more specifically, that your toilet smells like sewer? When the smell coming from your toilet is not the one expected with normal everyday use, it can be a bit concerning. You might be wondering: Why does my toilet smell? And how to get rid of such toilet smells? Well, let the plumbing experts tell you. Table of Contents Toggle Why does my toilet smell like sewage? 5 Common Causes of Sewer Smell in Bathrooms 1. Water in the P-Trap Evaporated Solution 2. Toilet Drain Is Clogged Solution 3. Bacteria From Sewer Seeping Int ..read more

Most homeowners don’t truly realize how much they depend on their water heater until their hot water runs out. Once our nice, steamy shower turns into an ice bath is when we truly comprehend our water heater’s value. That’s why it’s so important that every homeowner knows the ins and outs of their water heater. Learn about the different parts of the gas water heater and how it works to keep your water warm. Parts of a Gas Water Heater Before getting into how your gas water heater works, you need to know about the components that make up your AC. There are nine main parts that work together ..read more

Just noticed your water heater leaking? A suddenly leaking water heater is never a good surprise, especially if you don’t know where the water leak comes from or how to fix it. You might be wondering over and over “why is my water heater leaking?” No need to panic, Performance Air Conditioning, Electrical and Plumbing has your back on this one. The difference between a small and a severe hot water heater leak is not as great as you may think. It’s important to note that a water heater leak does not get any smaller or disappear over time. A hot water heater leaking only gets worse, so it’s be ..read more

If you have long hair or live with someone who does, we bet you’re all too familiar with having a clogged bathtub drain. We all shed strands of hair when we shower and over time, hair builds up in the bathtub drain. The result? A huge glob of wet, slimy hair, and a clogged shower drain, preventing the tub water from draining properly. Hair isn’t the only culprit though. When shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and other products go down the drain, they can leave behind residue which builds up over time. Sometimes they build up on top of those hair globs we mentioned (glamorous right?). In any ..read more