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.

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. […]

Abacus Partners With Texas Human Heroes

Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical is pleased to support the incredible work of Texas Humane Heroes. Their commitment to rescuing dogs and cats and providing affordable spray/neuter and vaccination services, is the same level of commitment the Abacus team has in taking care of customer’s plumbing, HVAC & electrical needs. When homeowners choose Abacus, […]

Abacus Donates $10,000 to Support Operation Blue Santa

Operation Blue Santa delivers toys and food to local families in need during the holiday season. December 9, 2022 – The holidays are the perfect time to appreciate all good things in our lives, as well as to give back to those in need. Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning, and Electrical feels strongly about supporting the […]

KVUE ABC: Avoid Participating In Brown Friday After Your Thanksgiving Meal

The original article appears on the KVUE ABC website » The Friday after Thanksgiving is the busiest time of the year for plumbers. More food than usual is put down drains, so plumbers brace for a busy day. AUSTIN, Texas — While many of us know the Friday after Thanksgiving as “Black Friday,” plumbers prefer […]

Abacus In The News: Plumbers prepare for ‘Brown Friday’ – FOX7 Austin

“The Thanksgiving holiday is only a week away, and this time of year means more guests in your home that may not know the do’s and don’ts of plumbing…” Vic Fredlund with Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electrical joins Good Day Austin’s Libbi Farrow to talk about “Brown Friday”. The original version of this article […]