We Love What We Do

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It’s a dirty job, but someone’s got to do it. At Wilbur Henry, we do enjoy our job. The business has been in the family for three generations for over 60 years and it brings a smile to our faces to solve our customer’s problems or set them up with heating and cooling solutions. It is a rewarding career.

I have a soft spot for older couples and I just want to make sure they’re taken care of -Dave Henry

It’s our goal to turn every customer into a lifelong relationship, and we do that by providing people with solutions that aren’t going to cost an arm and a leg. It’s a rewarding feeling when you help somebody out who might not be able to afford a new air conditioner and you can find the problem and get it fixed.

We’d love to have a chance to prove it to you, so give us a call the next time you need plumbing, heating, or air conditioning solutions at 717-755-5461.

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How Do I Know If My Drains Are Clogged?

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So you’ve been trying to figure out if your drains have been doing their job as well as they used to, but not really sure if you’re experiencing a clog or not. We’re taking time today to inform you of what the signs are of a clogged drain and what you could be in for as far as repairs go.

Start At The Main Drain Line First

The first thing you’ll want to do to check if your main line is clogged is to go to the lowest fixture in your house. This might be a toilet, a shower, or a floor drain. If you don’t notice anything immediately wrong, go upstairs and flush a toilet, then go back down. If water is coming out of your lowest fixture, you’ve got a problem. This is a telltale sign your main sewer is clogged.

It could be a couple different things. We’ve had a pretty big problem with flushable wipes in the sewer lines. We know they claim to be flushable, but we’ve had some first hand experience that says otherwise.

It could be roots in the sewer. Sometimes tree roots will grow right through the line. In these cases, we can pour root raider down the line to try to kill the roots, but unfortunately, once you get roots in the line, you will always have the problem.

It could also be the house trap right before your sewer goes out to the street. You should have clean out lines accessible before the line reaches your street. If you can open them and see standing water inside, you’ll know for certain that your main line is clogged.

If you’ve found that you do have a clogged drain line, don’t hesitate to call Wilbur Henry Plumbing Heating and A/C today at 717-755-5461.

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My Air Conditioner Stopped Working, What’s Wrong?

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So your air conditioner stopped working, it’s the middle of the summer, and they’re calling for a scorcher next week. What do you do? We’ve been there, and we know how miserable it can be. We’ve got some advice for you though, so hang in there!

If your air conditioner is no longer cooling your house, there’s a variety of problems it could be.

We should try to narrow it down before calling the hvac professionals though, it might be an easy fix! First, check to see if the indoor fan is blowing air. If the indoor fan isn’t blowing air, odds are nothing’s happening.

If air is blowing in the house, but it’s not cool, go outside and check if the condenser is running. If it’s not, but the indoor fan is running, you’re not going to get any cool air. If the outdoor unit isn’t running, you’re going to want to check your breakers to see if one tripped.

If your breakers are all on and you’re still not getting any cool air, you should call the professionals. It could be anything from low freon, to a broken motor. We’d be happy to help you out at Wilbur Henry Plumbing Heating and AC so give us a call today at 717-755-5461.

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What Preventative Maintenance Can I Provide For My Air Conditioner?

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The summer can be a great time of year for many reasons, but a broken air conditioner can take the fun out of it real quick. So as a homeowner, what can you do to keep your air conditioning running in tip-top shape? We’ve got some simple preventative maintenance tips for you below.

The first thing you’ll want to do before anything else is to check the filters in your furnace. When you switch over from heat to air conditioning, make sure to check your filter. A dirty filter can actually cause build up on your furnace and you’ll get a nice big chunk of ice on top of it.

Clean with your hose

Another quick and easy thing you can do is to first cut the power to the outdoor unit. Most outdoor units should have a gray box where you can disconnect the 220-volt cord running to it. Once you’ve ensured the unit is disconnected, you can take a garden hose with a spray nozzle and gently clean the outside fins. On the inside unit you have a filter to protect from dirt, but the outdoor unit does not, and will suck up any dirt or particles into the coil. A simple hose down of the unit can keep it clean.

Following these tips will keep your air conditioner running as efficiently as possible.

Questions? Looking for a professional cleaning of your air conditioning unit?

If you are considering a professional cleaning of your central air conditioning unit check out our blog post and video at this link to see Dave Henry in action and the professional cleaning solution in action that pushes the dirt out from the inside. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 717-755-5461.

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