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.

Burst pipe? Flood? Tips on cleaning up

Every year, millions of people are cleaning up after a flood. Many times, it’s because our plumbing is damaged from historic cold fronts and icy weather that have left damage across the country. But, water damage is also caused by broken appliances, damaged roofing, broken weather stripping, and flooding from thunderstorms.after such damage occurs, we […]

Programmable Thermostats Save Energy

Programmable thermostats are one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to reduce your annual energy costs. Use your HVAC to fullest potential and use this brief guide to get started on choosing and installing a programmable thermostat for your Houston home: According to The Department of Energy, “You can save as much as 10% […]

Get Ready For Spring

Home Maintenance Tips To Get Ready for Spring When the seasons change, so do the requirements of maintaining your home. Maintaining a healthy home goes beyond a little spring cleaning. The bright spring sunlight highlights the maintenance projects to be done, Your leaf-filled gutters, cracked sidewalks and the dead plants in flower beds are in […]