Plumbing
How to Keep Your Sump Pump in Good Condition
It was a wet winter, and so far it’s been a wet spring. To be sure your basement stays dry this spring, be sure your sump pump is in good…
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Appliances
We Install the New Kohler Radio Shower Head
If you’ve seen the TV commercials for the Kohler Moxie shower head, and you want something to sing about, give us a call. Our plumbers can obtain and install it…
Heating
Which Heating Systems Have the Highest Fuel Costs?
With snow in tomorrow’s forecast it seems like this winter just won’t end. When you look at your heating bills you realize just how expensive this long winter has been.…
Air Quality
Get Ducts Cleaned before Spring Pollen Season
Did you know that just .04 of an inch of dust on your heating coil can reduce the efficiency of your HVAC system by 21%? And, if that amount of…
Plumbing
Are You Prepared for a Plumbing Emergency?
When an appliance failure causes a toilet, washing machine, or dishwasher to overflow, are you ready for a plumbing emergency? It’s important to get the water flow stopped immediately then…
Customer Service
How to Avoid Water Damage to Your Home
The good news is that the snow is melting and we’re seeing some 50-degree temperatures! But when rain comes with the snowmelt, be sure all the water has some place…
Plumbing
Time to Check Your Sump Pump
When temperatures get above freezing and the snow melts, there will be a lot of moisture in the ground. If we have a rainy spring along with the snow melt,…
Home Improvement
A Service Contract Reminder
The saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is right on target when it comes to having a service contract for your plumbing and HVAC. At…
Customer Service
Check Downspouts, Gutters, and Drains to Avoid Water Backup and Damage
With the heavy amounts of snow this winter, we already know we’re in for a soggy spring. As all the snow melts the ground gets over-saturated. Water from melting snow…
Air Quality
After a Long, Cold Winter, An Air Scrubber May be Essential
For months your home has had no fresh air. Sub zero temperatures and heavy snowfalls have had us all keeping windows and doors tightly closed. During that time odors from…
Plumbing
Safety Tips for Propane Tanks During Heavy Snow
If you have a propane tank, be sure you don’t damage it when clearing heavy snow. Do not push snow off the roof onto the propane tank. The weight of…
Energy Efficiency
How to Combat Higher Prices and Colder Temps
Consumers are being hit with a double whammy this winter. Prices for natural gas are up as much as 13% and electricity is up about 2%. Heating fuel is about…