Alan's Blog

The blog by Alan O’Neill is meant to be helpful, valuable, interesting and educational in nature. Always check with a licensed plumber or air conditioning and heating contractor such as Abacus Plumbing & Air Conditioning in Houston prior to any work on your home.

The Importance of Regular Generator Servicing in Austin, TX: Keeping Breakdowns at Bay

At Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning, and Electrical, we understand that your backup generator is more than just a piece of equipment—it’s your safety net, ensuring your home remains powered during unexpected outages and severe weather conditions. Because of this, we cannot emphasize the critical importance of regular generator service enough to all our Austin clients. […]

What to Expect and How to Prepare for a New Backup Generator Installation in Austin, TX

Welcome to our latest blog post, brought to you by Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning, and Electrical, your trusted partner for all your home service needs in Austin, TX. Today, we’ll dive into an essential topic for many homeowners in our community—installing a new backup generator. Whether it’s to combat the unpredictable weather or to ensure […]

Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning, and Electrical’s Ultimate Guide to Generac Electric Generators for Your Austin Home

Welcome to the Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning, and Electrical blog, your trusted Austin, Texas-based experts in home maintenance solutions. With the ever-changing Texas weather, ranging from sweltering summers to unexpected cold snaps and severe storms, the importance of a reliable backup power system cannot be exaggerated. That’s where Generac home standby generators come into play—a […]

Choosing the Right Generator Size for Your Austin Home: A Comprehensive Guide

In the heart of Austin, where the weather can be as unpredictable as the music scene is diverse, having a reliable backup generator is more than a convenience; it’s a necessity. From sudden thunderstorms that can knock out power lines to the occasional ice storm that grips the city, Austin homeowners understand the importance of […]

Abacus Kicks Off Major Partnership with The Trail Conservancy at the Maudie’s Midnight Margarita Run

Abacus pledges $70,000 sponsorship to help maintain the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail and honor commitment to “Clean Air, Clean Water” initiative. AUSTIN, Texas, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — 2,000 runners hit the pavement at dusk last week in downtown Austin for the Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run, all in support of The Trail Conservancy. The run was not only […]

Abacus In The News on KXAN NBC Austin: How To Prepare Your Home For Texas Summer Heat

AUSTIN (KXAN) — We’ve all experienced it, the weather warming up as the summer starts. The original article and video appear on the KXAN Austin News website » As we inch closer to the triple-digit temperatures that Texas is known for, energy experts believe now is the time to prepare your home for the heat ahead. […]