http://sundevil.rocketmediastudios.com/root.php en aaren@rocketmediastudios.com Copyright 2010 2010-04-29T22:05:29+00:00 http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/wednesday_facebook_competitions/ http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/wednesday_facebook_competitions/#When:22:05:29Z You could win a $25 Harkins Gift Card just by participating in our May Wednesday Facebook Competitions! Read more to find out about the details and don't foget to tell your friends! 2010-04-29T22:05:29+00:00 http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/keeping_your_cool/ http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/keeping_your_cool/#When:20:38:47Z With summer months approaching fast, it can bring you to a sweat just thinking about it. It’s hard keeping your home cool in Arizona when temperatures reach triple digits. Luckily we have compiled a list of helpful hints and tips to ensure you are using your resources and saving money while you’re at it. Cooling 2010-04-14T20:38:47+00:00 http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/maintaining_your_heating_cooling_system/ http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/maintaining_your_heating_cooling_system/#When:20:50:39Z HVAC maintenance does not always rank high on our daily priority lists however, it’s essential to the well-being of our system, our bank account, and our health that our HVAC systems be regularly checked and serviced. You can easily compare HVAC maintenance to your car maintenance. Although you may not be able to spot necessary repairs, service is important to life of your automobile. In the long run a $30 oil change seems much easier to swallow than an engine replacement at $2000. It’s the same concept with your HVAC system. Better to keep your system in the maintenance phase rather than the repair phase. 2010-03-10T20:50:39+00:00 http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/7_easy_habits_for_water_conservation/ http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/7_easy_habits_for_water_conservation/#When:21:45:27Z During these tough economic times, saving money is on every homeowner’s mind. Cutting costs and pinching pennies really does make a difference and we are all looking for more ways to save.  Most people begin by looking at the monthly bills and identifying where they can minimize payments for each.  Some choices are obvious, like reducing your phone bill or cancelling your gym membership.  But it’s easy to overlook some bills we assume can’t be changed. Plumbing 2010-01-29T21:45:27+00:00 http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/a_fresh_start_with_annual_maintenance/ http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/a_fresh_start_with_annual_maintenance/#When:17:01:42Z An annual checkup on your household systems is essential to the prolonged use, cost containment and your own peace of mind. The workings of your plumbing / heating / air conditioning are hidden in walls, ceilings, and crawlspaces, so they are often forgotten until serious problems arise. Cooling, Heating 2010-01-21T17:01:42+00:00 http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/create_a_cozy_home/ http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/create_a_cozy_home/#When:09:30:51Z Heating is purely a seasonal concern for Phoenix residents. Many people know the tricks to keep their house cool, but when the conditions are reversed, they find warming their house more of a challenge. Take advantage of Sun Devil Plumbing's tips and tricks to extend heat to every nook and cranny of your house. Heating 2009-12-31T09:30:51+00:00 http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/sun_devil_plumbing_pilots_family_to_charity_event/ http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/sun_devil_plumbing_pilots_family_to_charity_event/#When:16:20:30Z Sun Devil Plumbing contributes to good causes any way that we possibly can. In December, we were able to give on a national level with Veteran’s Airlift Command and Snowball Express. 2009-12-29T16:20:30+00:00 http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/holiday_preparation_guide_for_hosts_and_vacationers/ http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/holiday_preparation_guide_for_hosts_and_vacationers/#When:18:06:15Z Spending time with loved ones is a yearly holiday highlight for many people. Traditions, beliefs and distance traveled vary between families. Where one person welcomes a large group to their house, another takes the whole brood on vacation. A smart move this holiday season: do a complete examination of your house, no matter what your plans are. Heating, Plumbing 2009-12-17T18:06:15+00:00 http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/the_silent_stopper/ http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/the_silent_stopper/#When:21:48:02Z We’ve all seen the signs of them: that perfect showerhead that now only dribbles water, the white crusty residue in the swimming pool, and other indications of high mineral content in our water. Though not a health hazard, mineral deposits can eventually breakdown crucial parts of any building. The good news: hard water does not have to be such a headache. Read on to find out more about fixing and preventing mineral deposits. Plumbing 2009-12-03T21:48:02+00:00 http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/thanksgiving_dinner_-_restaurant_style/ http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/thanksgiving_dinner_-_restaurant_style/#When:09:00:04Z Thanksgiving is by far the most traveled holiday of the year. Despite the bustling airport terminals, there is perhaps one place busier: the kitchen. Whether you are a professional chef preparing a corporate feast, or hosting a full house of hungry relatives at your restaurant it is important to make sure your appliances are in good condition before taking the turkey day plunge. Cooking & Refrigeration 2009-11-20T09:00:04+00:00 http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/little_angels_can_also_be_little_devils/ http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/little_angels_can_also_be_little_devils/#When:19:46:52Z At Sun Devil Plumbing, we have countless stories of ways that children have caused problems around the home, including our own!  Now that it's pool weather and the kids will likely be spending time outside, make sure you keep an eye on them. Cooking & Refrigeration 2009-06-08T19:46:52+00:00 http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/for_a_few_dollars_more_/ http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/for_a_few_dollars_more_/#When:19:38:26Z If you are planning to replace your water heater any time soon, our technicians highly recommend adding on a pan for underneath the heater. Heating 2009-06-08T19:38:26+00:00 http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/read_before_turning_off_your_water/ http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/read_before_turning_off_your_water/#When:19:32:38Z In many homes throughout the valley, turning off water to your home is a simple procedure.  Most newer homes are equipped with ball valves, which are easy to turn on and off.  However, some older homes have what are called "gate" valves.  This type of valve can usually be easily turned off, but may not come on again without the help of a plumber. Plumbing 2009-06-08T19:32:38+00:00 http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/regular_air_filter_maintenance/ http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/regular_air_filter_maintenance/#When:18:13:50Z When the weather began getting hotter recently, a customer called to say that his air conditioning wasn't working.  We sent out a technician, who discovered that there were no air filters in place and that the system had completely frozen up. Cooling 2009-05-01T18:13:50+00:00 http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/high_gas_bills_could_mean_plumbing_problem/ http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/high_gas_bills_could_mean_plumbing_problem/#When:17:55:02Z We recently received a call from a residential customer who had reveived a very high gas bill.  He assumed it was a gas leak, and we sent a technician to evaluate the problem. Plumbing 2009-05-01T17:55:02+00:00 http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/save_money_by_checking_before_calling/ http://www.sundevilplumbing.com/blog/article/save_money_by_checking_before_calling/#When:17:39:13Z A customer recently called in to state that her drains were clogged on her new kitchen sink.  Before our technician had arrived at her house, she discovered that the sink's basket strainers were covered with a plastic liner, causing the stoppage. Plumbing 2009-05-01T17:39:13+00:00