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Protect Your Plumbing During the Summer Heat

Summertime is a favorite time of year for those who love plunging into the pool, engaging in their passion for gardening, and hosting outdoor barbecues. However, all these fun events can strain your plumbing system unless you take steps to proactively avoid expensive plumbing repairs. Radiant Plumbing can help you stay ahead of burst pipes, […]

5 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your Plumber

Plumbing service is an inevitability for homeowners. Sooner or later, you will require installation, maintenance or replacement. When that day comes, you’ll be reminded that a service call is a two-way street. Your participation can be integral to the success of the plumbing visit. You can prepare ahead of time and take certain actions during […]

How To Shut Off Your Toilet’s Water Supply

The toilet shut-off valve can be a lifesaver in case of emergency. It is likewise useful when inspecting, testing, and repairing your toilet. Our expert technicians are regularly surprised by how many homeowners they encounter in the field who are unaware of this vital plumbing fixture’s existence. This conspicuous fitting is surprisingly easy to overlook, […]

Why Is My AC Short-Cycling?

What does it mean if your AC short-cycles? Basically, it’s a fancy word describing a system that continuously turns on and off quickly. As a result, it never completes a full cycle. This can impact the comfort in your home, the longevity of your HVAC system, and your monthly utility costs. At Radiant Plumbing, we […]

Radiant Named One Of Austin’s Best Workplaces 4 Years Running

Radiant Plumbing & Air Conditioning has once again been named as one of Austin’s best workplaces by Austin Business Journal. We have earned our place on this prestigious list for the fourth year in a row, proving our consistent dedication to employee well-being and satisfaction. Radiant is also a 2020 Austin’s Top Workplaces winner by […]

Radiant Wins Best of Austin Award for Plumbing & A/C

For the third year running, Radiant takes home gold in both the “A/C Repair/Installation” and “Plumber” categories in The Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin awards 2021. Its iconic ‘thumbs up’ logo is the ultimate stamp of approval from the local community and it’s become a staple for any local business worth their salt. Whether it’s […]

Our Best Plumbing Horror Story

Plumbers and HVAC technicians see some crazy things on the job. When customers notice strange smells or noises, we’re called in to get to the bottom of things. This raises the question: “what’s the craziest situation you’ve ever encountered on the job?” On any given day, at any plumbing and HVAC company, you’re bound to […]

DIY Leak Repair: Isolate A Line During An Active Leak

Even Sunny Austin, TX is prone to experiencing the occasional freeze. Look no further than the events of February 2021 for evidence. And with such a sudden turn in weather conditions, burst pipes feel like an inevitability. Pipes can burst for a myriad of reasons. Chief among them is extreme cold temperatures. Pressure builds up […]

HVAC Tune Up vs. PMP

When it comes to HVAC maintenance, you have two options. You can get a Tune Up as needed or sign up for a PMP (Preventative Maintenance Plan). Here are the facts: HVAC PMP A PMP includes a biannual visit from a technician in both the Spring and Fall to make sure your system is prepared […]

A Plumbing Career: 5 Questions To Consider

Plumbing is unique among the trades — and indeed the job market as a whole. As an “essential service,” critical to the health and safety of local communities, it can withstand the changing tides of economic recessions, global pandemics and unprecedented snow storms that hit central Texas out of nowhere (If you were in the […]