Simple plumbing repairs can open a slow drain, or it can make the clog worse. Indeed, DIY efforts can have mixed results — you might even end up pushing the obstruction further down the pipe. While you might temporarily restore normal drainage, if chronic plumbing conditions aren’t addressed, a recurrence may develop again. Permanent fixes […]

Preventive maintenance provides a host of benefits for homeowners who invest in it. Sobieski’s Universal Service Agreement takes preventive maintenance a step further by offering homeowners even more benefits. And when homeowners in the Wilmington area choose Sobieski Services, they get a highly qualified Lennox Premier Dealer, too.

The plumbing and drainage systems in your commercial facility require regular inspections and maintenance to keep them working at their best. The difficulty with this process is that these systems can be very extensive, and frequently there are areas in the pipe system that are remote and difficult to access for inspection, cleaning, or repair. […]

When you invest in a new furnace for your commercial building, you should make sure that the equipment is exactly what you need to heat your building properly. It’s also important to ensure that the new heating system is installed properly so that it will work at its best and with the greatest possible safety. […]

Air cleaning technology can be a bit confusing to homeowners. There is no one-size-fits-all air cleaner or purifier that takes care of all the many airborne pollutants that might be found in your home. A good quality, pleated air filter will certainly do the job for most airborne particulates, but there are others that may […]

If you haven’t scheduled your annual air conditioner maintenance, it’s high time to do so. A trained technician should inspect your equipment and perform some standard tasks, such as checking the refrigerant charge and the electrical settings on the motors, as well as testing controls, airflow and thermostat settings. While you’re waiting for the technician […]

Of all the essential systems in your commercial building, the plumbing system has the potential to be inconvenient, damaging, and unpleasantly messy when it has problems. Indoor flooding, sewage backups, lack of access to hot water, and inability to use the bathroom fixtures can all result from just one major plumbing emergency. You and your […]

Ductless mini splits are a popular alternative to traditional heat pump systems. They can be particularly useful in commercial settings where available space may be minimal, where a ducted HVAC infrastructure doesn’t already exist, or where you may not be able to make structural changes to your building to accommodate a duct network. Ductless minis […]

You have probably heard your air conditioning contractor express the size of your air conditioner in tons. While we usually think of a ton as 2,000 pounds of weight, in the HVAC industry a ton is also a measure of air conditioner capacity. In the days before mechanical refrigeration was invented, people cut ice from […]

Leaky air ducts can bring unwanted contaminants into your living space, reduce heating and cooling efficiency by up to 20%, and make it harder to heat or cool rooms. Sealing your air ducts can help with all of these problems. Here are some of the benefits of sealing your air ducts: Comfort Sealing and insulating […]

Are you looking for ways to cut energy costs in your home? According to Energy Star’s Home Advisor, homeowners could save as much as 31 percent annually on their energy bills by using some of the following simple tips to increase energy savings:

As certain as the seasons change, there will be strong storms in areas throughout the eastern part of the country. Before these storms come thundering over the horizon, it’s a good idea to prepare your home and your family for what’s on the way. Here are some useful storm prep ideas to keep both people […]

The upkeep of your HVAC system’s filter is very important but easy to neglect. Changing HVAC filters regularly not only helps remove contaminants from the air and raise indoor air quality, but also greatly improves your system’s performance and helps you save energy.

Like it or not, security cameras are everywhere — on public streets, in parking lots and business exteriors and increasingly, inside office buildings. Business owners are increasingly feeling the need to have an accurate and indisputable record of what transpires on their premises, both for safety reasons, as well as for legal protection. So, what […]

In a commercial environment, one major challenge is providing enough ventilation while keeping the indoor spaces warm without wasting energy or money. In the winter, with cool air being brought in to provide ventilation, a heating system may have to work overtime to warm incoming ventilated air to an acceptable temperature. When this happens, you’re […]

Houseplants offer commercial building owners and managers a pleasing way to give their indoor spaces a decorative touch. Whether used in lobbies and common areas or in individual rooms and offices, houseplants and similar foliage add a touch of green and bring some of the natural world inside. Houseplants, however, are not just a type […]

As you’re working to improve the indoor air quality in your home, an indoor air quality evaluation can help. By identifying areas that may be affecting your home’s indoor, you can come up with a plan to fix or remove problems and gain cleaner air. This checklist will help you determine whether your indoor air […]

Closing air vents in rooms that aren’t being used seems like a no-brainer. It’s got to save energy, right? Unfortunately, like many things that sound like simple common sense, the truth is more complex. Your HVAC system, including the design of the ductwork, is carefully matched to the output of the furnace and air conditioner […]