Categories Indoor Air Quality

Mountain Cedar Season: When It Begins, Ends and How to Survive It

If you’ve lived in Central Texas for a while, chances are you’ve experienced the dreaded “cedar fever.” Mountain Cedar allergy season starts in late December and can last until March. The most severe months are usually December and January, which is when the cedar’s pollen counts are at their peak. The symptoms of cedar fever are similar to those of a cold: sneezing, itchy eyes, a sore throat, runny nose and general fatigue. It’s an attack on your immune system and can leave you open to contracting other illnesses.

Categories Indoor Air Quality, Cooling, Heating

Signs of Animals in Your Attic

Signs of Animals in Your Attic

We’ve all been there—the sun has set, the kids are in bed, and you’re just about to ease into a peaceful slumber when suddenly, you hear noises. It starts out as a faint sound, barely perceptible, but then, it grows louder and closer, almost as if something is pacing above your head. You freeze, your mind racing through a dozen scenarios. Is it just a house settling? A stray gust of wind? Or worse… is there something living in your attic?

If you’ve ever experienced the eerie sounds of something moving in your attic, you’re not alone. This is a common issue for homeowners, and the mystery of “What critter is that?” is one that keeps many of us awake at night. In this blog, we’ll explore the potential risks and damage pests in the attic can cause, the most common critters that might be lurking above your ceiling, and the best pest control company in San Antonio.

Categories News

Shafer Services Plus Expands to Kerrville, TX with New Office Shafer Services Hill Country

Shafer Services Hill Country Roger Russell to Lead Operations, Bringing Trusted Expertise to the Area.

KERRVILLE, TX – Shafer Services Plus, a leading provider of HVAC and Plumbing services in San Antonio, is excited to announce the opening of a new office in Kerrville, Texas. The new branch, known as Shafer Services Hill Country, will be managed by Roger Russell, a long-time Hill Country resident with decades of experience in the HVAC and Plumbing industry.

Categories Plumbing

Why Does My Water Take so Long to Heat Up in San Antonio?

Do you find yourself waiting a long time for hot water? If your water takes longer than 30–40 seconds to heat up, it’s not only a waste of your time—it also drives up water, sewage and electric bills.

You might be wondering what’s taking so long. Well, the time it takes hot water to reach a fixture depends on 4 things:

  1. The distance from the fixture to the water heater
  2. The fixture’s flow rate
  3. The material of your supply pipes
  4. The age of your water heater and its condition

We’ll go over how these factors impact hot water time. Then, we’ll go over how you can get hot water faster.

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