Hurricanes can damage more than roofs, windows, and landscaping. High winds, flooding, power surges, and extended outages can also affect your air conditioner, electrical system, plumbing, water heater, and sewer or septic equipment. In this guide, you will learn how to prepare these major home systems before a storm reaches your area. Complete routine maintenance early, address existing problems, and …

A toilet that keeps clogging, flushing slowly, or backing up can seem like a fixture problem. Sometimes it is. A blockage may be caught in the toilet trap, the internal components may be worn, or the toilet may simply need repair. But when the same problem returns after plunging or snaking, the toilet may not be the real source. A …

Jacksonville homeowners should not ignore plumbing red flags like recurring drain clogs, low water pressure, sewer odors, water stains, running toilets, water heater leaks, or unusually high water bills. These problems can indicate hidden leaks, sewer line issues, failing fixtures, water heater problems, or pipe damage that may become more expensive if left untreated. Plumbing problems rarely fix themselves. A …

For many Jacksonville homes, PEX is the better choice when flexibility, faster installation, and resistance to scaling or corrosion are the biggest priorities. Copper can still be the better fit when long-term durability, rigid pipe runs, and proven performance matter most, but the right answer usually depends on the home’s plumbing layout, water conditions, budget, and the extent of the …

If you’re a cat owner, you know the drill: the constant shedding, the tumbleweeds of fur rolling across the hardwood, and the endless lint-rolling of your favorite black sweater. We love our feline friends, but they can be surprisingly tough on your home’s HVAC system. At Lickety Split AC, Plumbing & Electric, we’ve seen it all. But one of the …

Stop Ignoring Your AC’s Wiring: A Quick DIY Could Cost You Your Home We see it way too often. A homeowner wants to save a few bucks or a “handyman” claims he can hook up a new AC unit in a couple of hours. It looks fine on the surface, the air starts blowing cold, and everyone is happy. But …

Maintaining a home in Northeast Florida requires more than just occasional DIY fixes. The unique combination of coastal salt air, extreme humidity, and intense summer heat creates a demanding environment for any residential infrastructure. From the historic streets of St. Augustine to the sprawling neighborhoods of Jacksonville, homeowners need systems that perform reliably under pressure. When an air conditioner fails …

St. Augustine is a city of unparalleled beauty, but it presents a brutal environment for standard air conditioning equipment. Between the dense tropical humidity and the corrosive salt air blowing off the Atlantic, a basic off-the-shelf AC unit will struggle to keep your home dry and may succumb to rust within just a few years. If you have ever stepped …

Discovering a pool of water at the base of your water heater is a stressful experience for any Jacksonville homeowner. In our coastal environment, water heaters face a unique set of challenges including high humidity and local water mineral content. When you see water leaking from the bottom of the unit, your first instinct might be to panic and assume …

Winter in Northeast Florida may be milder than in many parts of the country, but cooler temperatures still change how homeowners use electricity. Space heaters, holiday lighting, additional indoor activity, and occasional cold snaps all increase electrical demand. These seasonal shifts can expose hidden electrical issues and raise safety risks if systems are outdated or overloaded. A winter electrical safety …