New Year’s Traditions Explained
2014 is almost upon us, and with the coming of the New Year, we thought we’d take a brief look at some of the more popular traditions associated with this holiday. It’s been around for at least 4,000 years: as long as we’ve figured out how long it takes for the seasons to come and go. Here’s a quick discussion about some of our more modern traditions and where they started.
Continue ReadingWishing You a Happy and Safe Holiday Season!
It’s the holiday season once again, and everyone at PRK Services, Inc. wishes the very best for you, your family, and your friends. We hope that whatever brings you joy fills these last days of the year. We’d like to thank all of our customers for giving us the opportunity to provide you with services that improve your lives and help you better enjoy this time with your loved ones. You are the reason that we exist as a company, and that’s something we always keep that in mind. We are eager to work with you in the coming year.
Continue ReadingWhy Heating Maintenance Is So Important
Heating maintenance isn’t quite the same as heating repair. A repair call means coming in to fix a specific problem. The technician may need to pinpoint that problem first, but it’s still addressing something specific, like “the heater is blowing cool air” or “the fan is making a weird noise” or “my heating bill is higher than the gross national product of Bolivia.” Maintenance, on the other hand, is a sort of general tune-up, designed to spot any problems before they get too large and prevent other problems from starting in the first place.
Continue ReadingCan My Home Accommodate a Geothermal System?
Here in Lantana, TX, geothermal heating systems make an attractive alternative to more traditional forms of heating. Geothermal power taps into the ambient temperature of the earth, which doesn’t change no matter what the weather’s like. A series of tubes running through the ground passes a mixture of water and antifreeze, which facilitates a heat exchange with the nearby earth. The results allow you to heat your home cheaply and effectively once the system is installed
Continue ReadingThe History of the Presidential Turkey Pardon
Thanksgiving began in 1621, but didn’t become a national tradition until 1863, when Abraham Lincoln declared it as such in hopes of bringing a divided nation together. We have many Thanksgiving traditions in this country, from turkey as the meal to the annual Cowboys and Lions games on television. But one of the most beloved is the annual Presidential turkey pardon, in which the U.S. President “pardons” a turkey, allowing them to live the remainder of their live freely roaming on farmland.
Continue ReadingUneven and Inadequate: How to Tell Your Furnace Needs Fixing
Here in Flower Mound TX, furnace repair issues can cause a great deal of trouble. Our winters can get pretty tough, and while we pride ourselves on self-sufficiency here in Texas, no one wants to deal with a broken furnace in the middle of a cold front. A good way to avoid that is to spot the signs of trouble before they result in a full-bore breakdown. “Uneven and inadequate” are two things to watch for when determining if you need to call in a repair service. Here’s how to tell your furnace needs fixing before it stops dead in its tracks.
Continue ReadingWhy Won’t My Bedroom Get Warmer Even Thought the Heater is Running?
“Why won’t my bedroom get warmer, even though the heater is running?” It can be a disconcerting feeling, especially if the heat in the rest of your house is running just fine. In matters of heating repair in Aubrey, TX, residents need things to get better quickly, lest our winter days turn your bedroom into an icebox. The good news is that the localization of the problem suggests some clear causes which will help the repair person in finding a solution.
Continue ReadingHow to Tell When Your Furnace Needs to Be Replaced
With proper care, a modern furnace will last for many years providing you and your family with effective and efficient warmth. But what happens when that winter comes when your furnace simply can no longer do its job? You’ll need to have it replaced, and if you trust the work to professionals, the process will go fast and smooth, and before you know it, you’ll have your cozy home ready for many more years of pleasant winters. In this post, we will list some of the warning signs to watch out for that may signal your furnace has reached the end of its service lifespan and needs replacement.
Continue ReadingWhy Geothermal Installations Are So Complicated
Geothermal systems offer many advantages to homeowners: they provide clean, safe, and dependable comfort through the natural heat of the earth, and they have extremely long lifespans. Although geothermal systems often cost more to install than other home comfort options, they can pay for themselves with their energy-efficient performance in as little as five years (according to the EPA).
Continue ReadingHow Are Heat Pumps Installed?
In towns like Lantana TX, heat pump installation remains a viable alternative to traditional gas and oil furnaces. A heat pump works in a manner similar to an air conditioner, circulating refrigerant through a system that first bleeds off its heat (turning it into a liquid) and then uses it to cool the air (by placing the liquid in a series of evaporator coils).
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