Plumbing & HVAC Maintenance: Video Series

Before tackling plumbing problems at home, make sure to get the proper tools and mindset for the job at hand. Avoid making huge mistakes when fixing plumbing issues without professional assistance with help from a plumber and HVAC tech in this free video on plumbing.

The most common reason for furnace failure is a furnace filter that is dirty because the filter should be changed every three months. Discover how cold weather and snow can cause furnace problems with help from a plumber and HVAC tech in this free video on furnace problems.

When deciding between gas and electric water heaters, it's important to consider whether a home has the capabilities to support an electric water heater. Discover how to vent a gas water heater properly with help from a plumber and HVAC tech in this free video on water heaters.

A gas heater works by a gas valve allowing a certain amount of gas to fuel a flame, and the amount of gas will determine how hot the flame will be. Learn about the efficiency of gas water heaters with help from a plumber and HVAC tech in this free video on gas water heaters.

The amount of money a plumber makes depends on their location, their experience and whether they are union or non-union. Find out how a plumber can work their way up to earning $30 or $40 an hour with help from a plumber and HVAC tech in this free video on plumbing.

When changing a furnace fuse, check to see if it has burnt out, and if it has, simply find a fuse of the same style to screw back in its place. Turn the power off to work on the furnace fuse that exists on the circuit board with help from a plumber and HVAC tech in this free video on furnace fuses.

In order to clean out a gas water heater, the device will have to be drained to get rid of buildup and sediment. Discover how to use the drain valve on a gas hot water heater with help from a plumber and HVAC tech in this free video on gas hot water heaters.

In order to get a plumber's license, a person must complete an apprenticeship program, which is typically a four-year session of on-the-job training. Learn about the written exam that plumbers must pass in order to obtain a license with help from a plumber and HVAC tech in this free video on plumbing.

When attempting to operate a gas furnace, the first step is to make sure the furnace is getting power, after which the gas supply should be checked through the gas valve. Discover methods of telling whether or not a gas valve is on with help from a plumber and HVAC tech in this free video on gas furnaces.

Before attempting to wire an electric baseboard heater, it's important to know what kind of baseboard heater it is and what the voltage is. Learn about hot wires, neutral wires and ground wires with help from a plumber and HVAC tech in this free video on baseboard heaters.

The most common problems with air conditioning are related to the functioning of the air compressor and the freon level. Find out how to recharge a cooling system with help from a plumber and HVAC tech in this free video on air conditioning.