Month: November 2022

It takes a special company to be the number one HVAC and plumbing provider in the Permian Basin. The Darville Company takes pride in serving the people of Odessa and Midland with top-notch service, and in being The Higher Standard in Home Comfort. But a company is only a reflection of the people that work for it. Our staff is committed to being the best. In this post, we’ll talk about the attitude and dependability that our crews show to help make sure we stay No. 1!

The Darville Difference

When you call The Darville Company, it’s possible that you’re in the middle of an HVAC or a plumbing crisis. You need reliable service with a smile, and that’s always what we aim to deliver.

Whether it’s working on the A/C on a hot West Texas day, or getting the heating up and running in the cold, our certified technicians are trained to provide exemplary service with a positive attitude at all times.

You won’t hear Darville employees complaining about a job, moping about their personal lives, or bad-mouthing coworkers or others. Instead, you’ll hear us praising and complimenting others, and coming up with efficient ways to solve any problems you may be encountering with the comfort inside your home. We embrace a can-do attitude to get the job done!

The Higher Standard

It may sound cliché, but it really is true: attitude is everything. A good one can make a tough job feel so much easier for both the employee and the customer! Regardless of whether we’re making emergency plumbing repairs or installing state-of-the-art heating and air units, our goal is to offer better service and products than anyone else in the Odessa and Midland area.

Since opening our doors to the Permian Basin in 1947, our goal has been to keep our customers comfortable. That means not only delivering solid service and products but doing it the right way.

To learn more about our products and services, feel free to explore our website. You may also follow us on Facebook for more updates and tips!

We’d love to talk to you about making your home or business a more comfortable place to live or work! Make an appointment online, or call us today at (432) 580-9675. The Darville Company is the Higher Standard in Home Comfort.

A new trend in West Texas could be shaking your foundations, literally! Earthquakes have become common in the Odessa and Midland area, and if you haven’t felt one yet, you likely will soon. While the quakes around here haven’t been as destructive as some in other parts of the world, there is always the possibility of damage that you can’t even see. In this post, we’ll discuss potential problems that an earthquake could cause for your home’s plumbing and ways you can spot it.

TREMBLER TROUBLES

If you’re close enough to the epicenter of an earthquake, even if it’s relatively small on the Richter scale, the main risk of plumbing damage is to your pipes. Anytime there’s damage to your foundation, as in an earthquake, there’s a potential for damage to your plumbing. This can include cracks or loosened joints for a gas line, main water line, or your sewer line. Over time, this can lead to gas leaks, water leaks, and potentially even flooding. 

Earthquakes can cause problems above the foundation as well. Specifically, if your hot water heater shifts out of place causing pipes to disconnect. If that happens, you’ll know right away!

SIGNS OF DAMAGE

If your hot water heater goes out, you will literally “feel” it. However, you may not recognize some of the other issues right away. That’s why it’s important to monitor your water quality to tell if something’s wrong. If it tastes or smells funny, that could mean the water has been contaminated due to a cracked pipe. Other things to look for:

• Cloudy water
• Dirty-looking or brown water
• Fine sediment or film in water
• Metallic or other unusual taste
• Sudden reduction in water pressure

In the event that a quake was big enough to compromise the city’s water supply, you could expect to see a boil water notice.

THE HIGHER STANDARD

The Darville Company can help you with any potential issue that may arise concerning your plumbing! So the next time you feel a shake, look for the signs and let us know if you think any damage was done. Or maybe you just need to get a routine inspection of your entire plumbing system to make sure everything’s running as it should. We have the expertise and experience to repair or replace your water or sewer lines! You can make an appointment online, or call us today at (432) 580-9675. The Darville Company is the Higher Standard.