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Bathroom Faucet Leak in West Reading, PA
A lady called our emergency line to report that an upstairs bathroom faucet leak had worsened to the point where her ceiling was damaged. We quickly dispatched a plumber to her home to fix the problem before and substantial structural damage took place. This is a prime example of how
Water Furnace Repair in Reading, PA
Incorrect installation could result in your home not getting hot water The water heater portion of a customer’s geothermal water furnace had not been working properly for several months. A previous contractor was inexperienced and could not fix the problem correctly, and as a result the system had completely stopped
Plumbing Line Installation in Reading, PA
To add appliances, new plumbing lines necessary The owner of a restaurant wanted to have new plumbing lines run as part of a renovation. She wanted the new lines for an espresso machine, soda fountain, and other items. We perform this type of work quite often for both residences and
Kitchen Drain Clog in Reading, PA
The water in a customer’s kitchen was not draining properly and he was having company over for dinner in a few hours. He tried a plunger and it didn’t work. He decided not to try any other method to clear the clog. We came out, found the source of the
Rooftop Unit Replacement in Reading, PA
Keep customers happy with a reliable air conditioning unit If you run a business that depends on customers coming in the door on a regular basis, you obviously want to make sure they remain as comfortable as possible at all times. If your rooftop air conditioning unit develops issues, you
Sewer Line Needs Cleaning Out in Reading, PA
A lady recently had two new toilets installed but had repeated clogs. We sent a camera into sewer line to determine the source of the problem. Once we found it, we were able to clear the clog and her toilets were working fine. At Essig we have advanced technology that we use
Leak Near Air Conditioner in Reading, PA
Dirty evaporator coil could cause clog leading to leak Many air conditioners can sometimes develop a condensation line leak at the inside unit, also known as the air handler. When you turn on the air conditioner, it can sometimes look like you turned on your sink because so much water
7 Steps to a More Energy Efficient Home
With the rising cost of energy, our customers have begun to recognize the importance of home energy efficiency. At Essig Plumbing & Heating, we love our customers and we want them to get what they want. So, here are seven handy tips that will help you slash your utility bill and
5 Warning Signs Of a Failing Compressor in Reading, PA
The compressor inside your air conditioner is crucial to ensuring your home stays cool and comfortable this summer. If it is malfunctioning or broken, the air entering your home will be the same temperature as the warm air outside. The compressor is the first stop for the refrigerant, which means
Why Your Air Conditioner is Blowing Hot Air in Reading, PA
When it comes to summer, there are few things worse than retreating inside your air conditioned home only to find your trusty A/C blowing hot air all over the place. If it that does happens though, there is no need to panic. Often, an air conditioner producing warm or hot