Martens Minute

If you’re a handy DIYer, you may be used to tackling some plumbing repairs yourself.

Even if you’re an accomplished DIY-er, trying to handle repairs to your HVAC system is strongly discouraged.

As HVAC profes­sionals, we often remind homeowners that the systems keeping their homes warm during our long winters can also pose a hidden danger: carbon monoxide (CO).

Losing your air conditioning on a hot summer day is the worst! But it’s easier than you might think to spot trouble signs and get ahead of them. If your system is showing any of these signs, there’s a very good chance repairs are needed.

When heating and cooling systems are functioning well, you barely realize they’re there. But, like anything, wear and tear can take a toll over time. When left unattended, this can mean less comfort, higher utility bills and, at worst, sudden breakdowns.

Fresh air exchangers and ventilators are all-in-one systems that work along with your furnace and air conditioner to trap dust, bacteria, and other contaminants.

Hiring Martens Plumbing & Heating to remodel your bathroom or kitchen means saving time and stress. We’ll handle the details from start to finish while working closely with you to ensure the finished product is just what you want.

Sometimes it’s hard to know when a furnace is in trouble — and when a prompt repair is needed. Luckily, there are some signs you can watch out for that will tell you. 

Your kitchen garbage disposal is a powerful tool — and though it might seem like it can take on anything you throw down the drain, you should proceed with caution. That’s because some food or substances can damage your disposal or still clog your kitchen sink pipes even after being ground up.

Whether it’s in your kitchen or your bathroom, a clogged sink is never convenient. Even if you’re careful about what you put down your drain, sometimes blockages are inevitable. In this blog, the plumbing experts at Martens Plumbing & Heating offer some quick tips that will help fix a clogged sink.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the perfect home temperature is 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Why? This is considered to be the lower end of comfortable for most people — and by keeping your thermostat set slightly lower, it’s easier for your furnace to keep up.

Frozen pipes are among the most dangerous plumbing emergencies. Not only are they challenging to fix, but they can also be extremely costly. So as temper­atures continue to dip in Wisconsin, it’s more important than ever to ensure you don’t make this pricey mistake.

Winter is definitely upon us. And with falling temper­atures comes the need to get your home ready for our cold season — preferably before it actually hits. Today, the experts at Martens Plumbing & Heating have some simple tips and techniques you can use to winterize your home before the snow starts to fall