Fulmer Heating & Cooling Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Columbia’

Why Hire Us for New Construction Plumbing Projects

Monday, April 15th, 2024
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Hiring a plumber for a new construction plumbing project is crucial in ensuring the functionality and efficiency of your building’s plumbing system. Whether you’re constructing a new home or commercial building or renovating an existing structure, finding the right plumber can make a significant difference in the quality of your plumbing installation. Here are some key points when hiring a plumber for new construction plumbing in Columbia, SC.

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What Is Video Pipe Inspection for Plumbing Systems?

Monday, March 18th, 2024
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Video pipe inspections are an often overlooked yet immensely valuable tool for diagnosing plumbing problems. This innovative technology allows homeowners to examine the hidden areas of their plumbing system and address a wide range of issues. Let’s explore how a video pipe inspection in Columbia, SC, is vital to protecting your home’s plumbing infrastructure. 

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5 Signs Your Home Might Have a Slab Leak

Monday, March 4th, 2024
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Your home is your sanctuary, and any unexpected issue can disrupt the peace it provides. One such hidden menace is a slab leak, where water pipes beneath the foundation start leaking. Fulmer Heating & Cooling understands the importance of early slab leak detection and resolution. This blog will explore the several of the signs of a slab leak to help you stay ahead of major problems.

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Should I Fix My Old Furnace or Get a Heat Pump?

Monday, February 19th, 2024
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When your tried-and-true furnace doesn’t even turn on anymore, you have several options. You could replace it with another furnace, get a heat pump instead, or put off thinking about it until next heating season. Well, we hope you won’t put it off, but even if you do, you’ll need to choose between the first options then.

Let’s go over how to know if your furnace is salvageable and if not, what type of system you should replace it with. Beyond your budget, there are a few important factors to consider such as how long you intend to be in your home and if your household size may be changing.

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3 Signs Your Main Water Line Needs Help

Monday, January 22nd, 2024
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Did you know that one of the most important parts of your residential plumbing system lies outside of your house? We’re talking about your home’s main water line. This pipe is responsible for bringing fresh water into your home from the municipal system. 

This pipe is buried within your property and doesn’t get any attention until it springs a leak or breaks. Issues can occur when the pipe material degrades due to age. Pipes from before the 1980s were often made from clay or galvanized steel which will decay over time. 

Modern water lines are made from sturdier materials which are resistant to the corrosion that plagues older piping materials. If your main water line is old or incurs damage for some reason, you should be aware of these three signs that you may need water line repair to fix the main water line to your house.

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Is It Your HVAC System or Your Thermostat?

Monday, December 25th, 2023
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There are some obvious things that prompt someone to call for HVAC Repair in Columbia, SC. An air conditioner that won’t blow cold air, a heat pump that won’t switch modes, and a heater that won’t power at all are just a few. 

But there are some less-obvious issues that leave homeowners perplexed as to what’s going on. Sometimes the issue isn’t with your HVAC system—it’s the thermostat that’s causing trouble. Here are some examples of when a thermostat is the culprit behind some common—and not-so-common—HVAC issues.

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5 Signs of Water Leaks in Your Home

Monday, December 11th, 2023
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Water leak detection is a service that few people know about until they’ve discovered a water leak in their home. This is a preventative service that professional plumbers like us offer to homeowners. Using special equipment such as sonic listening equipment, to methods such as thermal imaging, we can detect leaks in your home that haven’t left a visible mark anywhere. 

So how do you know if you need water leak detection services? Although leaks can be tricky to discover, there are some signs that you can be on the lookout for. From the sound of running water that can’t be pinpointed, to a sharp increase in your water bills, here are five signs that you may have a water leak somewhere in your home.

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Does Your Furnace Sound Like It’s Haunted?

Monday, October 16th, 2023

Halloween is a favorite time of year for many people who enjoy the thrills and chills of the season. But the last thing you want to give you a fright in your home is a furnace that sounds like it’s haunted. 

Furnaces that haven’t been used for many months can emit moans and groans when they’re first turned on for the heating season. If your furnace sounds like it’s possessed, don’t delay calling us for furnace repair. The last thing you want this fall is a furnace horror story of epic proportions.

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Fulmer Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Featured on American Plumbers TV Show!

Tuesday, September 19th, 2023

The team here at Fulmer was thrilled to participate in an episode of the American Plumber TV series! Created by Pfister® Faucets, this show features the stories of plumbers who have followed their dreams and sometimes taken the road less traveled along the way. You can check out the episode by clicking this link. 

Highlighting plumbers and plumbing companies from around the US, these stories have inspired, educated, and entertained those who want to follow their own path to success as a plumber, whether as an owner or employee. 

We were so excited to have our company featured in episode 4 of season 1. With a theme of “Young Guns,” this episode highlights the “solution-based approach” to becoming a plumber with an emphasis on recruiting and retaining the next generation of plumbers. 

Watch the episode and learn about our efforts and involvement in training the next (younger) generation of plumbers in order to grow our business. You just might see a face you recognize as someone who’s performed plumbing services in your home!

Contact Fulmer Heating & Cooling today to learn more about our company and our plumbing services in Columbia, SC!

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Are Geothermal Systems a Good Investment?

Monday, September 18th, 2023
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You’ve probably heard of ground source heat pumps, which have been climbing in popularity. A lesser-known option is the ground source heat pump, also known as geothermal systems.

Geothermal systems are also 2-in-1 systems that supply both geothermal heating and cooling with the added benefit of being the most energy-efficient climate control system on the market with the lowest carbon footprint and emissions. Keep on reading to learn if a geothermal system is a good investment for your home.

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