How Hard Water Affects Your Home, Health, and Wallet In an era when many consumers carefully select organic produce and specific bottled waters for their health, have you considered the quality of the most fundamental ingredient in your home – your tap water? The water in your home can make a big impact on your [...]
Important EPA Changes Coming for HVAC Systems in 2025 Homeowners with air conditioning systems older than nine years should take note of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) upcoming changes by the end of the year. Luckily, there are still options available, so not every homeowner will be affected by these changes. The EPA has [...]
EPA's New HVAC Mandate: What Homeowners Need to Know About the R-410a Phase-Out Homeowners across the country may soon face new challenges regarding their air conditioning systems. An increase in refrigerant price. A mandate and new regulations by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will soon require major changes in HVAC systems, particularly those using [...]
What to Know About the 2025 HVAC System Refrigerant Mandate Significant changes are coming to the HVAC industry with the new EPA refrigerant regulations in 2025. As part of a global agreement to reduce greenhouse gases, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was given authority to regulate the type of refrigerants that can be used. [...]
Spot These Signs That Indicate Best Next Steps For Your HVAC An HVAC system is a long-lasting piece of equipment, and chances are the one you have will easily last you 8 to 12 years. But sometimes the issue of HVAC system repair or replacement comes up [...]
Signs Your Garbage Disposal Is Kaput Garbage disposals may last longer than you would think. Most come with a warranty, but if your disposal was already in place when you bought your home, you might be unclear about its age. While a garbage disposal can last 8-15 years, a twelve-year lifespan is average. With this guide, we'll [...]
The Pros and Cons To Getting A New Tankless Water Heater So, you're considering making the switch to a tankless hot water heater? We bet you have questions. Luckily, the pros at Bradbury Brothers are here with the answers you need! In our handy water heater guide, we'll explore everything you need to know [...]
A new A/C installation can last anywhere between 10-20 years near The Woodlands. Whether you are a first-time homeowner or a retiree with plenty of property notches in your belt, at some point you’ll have to consider a new A/C installation. Here’s what Angie’s List says you should know: Use an accredited HVAC (heating, ventilation, [...]
At Bradbury Brothers, we believe the benefits of tankless water heaters are proven and if you have to – or want to – install a new water heating system, tankless (also called “on-demand”) is the way to go. If you are remodeling or building new this year, you’re making a major investment in your [...]
Keep Your Pipes From Freezing near The Woodlands From the icy conditions of Winter Storm Uri in 2021, homeowners in The Woodlands now realize it’s time to take extra precautions to make sure their homes and plumbing pipes are prepared for freezing temperatures this winter. Bradbury Brothers has compiled some tips from our expert local [...]
With the heating season in full swing, it’s time for Texas residents to start looking for ways to reduce heating costs. You can start by following these four simple strategies that will provide immediate benefits. […]
As the cooler weather approaches, it's time to start preparing your home for the holidays. Whether you’re expecting guests or planning to spend the holidays quietly at home, there are things you can do to stay warm and comfortable while saving money and keeping energy costs low. Here’s a list of reminders and tips to [...]
Coming home from work to find an inch of water throughout your house is a pretty extreme scenario that lets you know it’s time to call a plumber. In the majority of cases, you’ll have a bit more warning before disaster occurs. However, so you don’t have to deal with the hassle of an in-home flood, [...]
You don't need fall/winter home maintenance in Texas, right? Remember Winter Storm Uri? Most of us enjoy winter because it brings the kind of weather we don’t see much of here in Southeast Texas. But devastating conditions are possible, as we saw earlier this year, and it's best to be prepared. It’s never too late [...]
Your IAQ (indoor air quality) may be unhealthy. IAQ is just as important as keeping kitchen and bathroom surfaces clean from harmful bacteria. Perhaps we take it for granted because poor air quality isn’t something we can see. “Out of sight, out of mind,” can mean your home or office air quality could be unhealthy, [...]
“What you don’t know won’t hurt you.” That’s a less than stellar idiom to begin with, but when applied to plumbing pipes, it’s downright dangerous. If a hidden water leak is unattended, you could be in a world of pain when you discover the damage it can do. Winter Storm Uri was one for the [...]
Winter Storm Uri - Announcement to Our Customers Due to limited staff, as well as phone, internet and power issues, we ask that all customers in need of service please fill out the contact form by clicking here. One of our team members will reach out to you as soon as possible. Please note that [...]
Well Punxsutawney Phil was right... a winter storm is coming - are you prepared? According to Matt Lanza at Space City Weather, we haven't a cold snap like this since the 1980s. There are some preventative measures you should be taking in order to prepare ahead of time. You should also arm yourself with [...]
2023 and inflation brought quite the financial strain on our economy. One thing to consider in order to save your money is learning how to cut your utility bills in half. We have good news for you: it's definitely possible. Now more than ever, it's so important to save every penny. Here are some tips [...]
Our area’s older, historical homes are built to last! There are also many beautiful, well-constructed newer homes in Conroe, Magnolia, Montgomery, Oak Ridge North, Shenandoah, Spring, The Woodlands, Tomball and surrounding northern Houston communities. Home construction is year-round in Texas, and it’s not surprising that many home builders don’t take into consideration the possibility of [...]
