Shakley Mechanical

  Drains can become clogged easily: Here's how to prevent that!  Any drain, whether it's located in the shower or the kitchen, is susceptible to clogging. Unfortunately, this phenomenon is quite common. With the right tips, you can drastically reduce the chances of damaging your drains.  Tip #1: Reduce Food Scraps  Drains are not made to process large amounts of food (or large amounts of anything, for that matter).  Before rinsing off your plate, it is wise to scrape off what you can over the trash can so that your drain is left to deal with the remnants it can effectively process. We recommend adopting this as a household rule, and if necessary, purchasing a drain strainer that will collect the food before it enters the drain.  Tip #2: Don't Rinse Grease and Fat Down The Drain  This is a tricky one. If you can't use your drain to dispose of hot grease, where does it go? First, you should let the grease cool down. Once it cools, it usually takes on a s...

When your A/C goes out, follow these tips below.  Your air conditioning unit is always valuable, but this is especially true in the summer months. You depend on it to work properly daily,  and you don't expect it to break. So what happens when it goes out?  Keep Cool  When you air condition unit  is broken, your cool air supply is gone. Unfortunately, this will cause some sweaty discomfort. However, there are a few things you can do. For example, unless it's necessary, do not turn on anything in your home that generates heat. This means you shouldn't use a hair-heating tool like a straightener or curling iron, and you probably shouldn't take a hot shower. The stove is another large heated appliance, so avoid it: go out to eat, use the grill, etc. Lastly, a very common misconception is that opening the windows will make you feel cooler. However, in the hot summer months, the air outside is usually hotter than the air inside. By opening the windows, you allow the ...

Basement flooding is one of the most common summer plumbing problems. Summer is already here, but there's still time to be prepared for the most common plumbing issues. Here are a few to watch out for:  Flooded Basement  Summer brings many great things: sunshine, warmer weather, and pool days. But, it can also bring some pretty severe weather. With the summer storms comes heavy rain, which increases the likelihood of flooding issues. The best prevention cure is sump pump maintenance. If your sump pump is working incorrectly, reach out to your local HVAC business as soon as possible.  Washing Machine Leakage or Overload In the summertime, most people are home more. The kids are out of school, teachers are on summer break, and it's also time to take off those vacation hours. This also means you'll be doing more likely, and it's possible your washing machine could get overloaded.  Because your washing machine is using so much energy, it's a good idea to keep a close e...