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5 Easy New Year’s Plumbing Resolutions
The New Year is a positive time – we’re inspired with hope by the idea of a fresh start and what the year may bring. So many of us resolve to save money or get our bodies in shape – but what about also getting…
Mike’s Post Holiday Tips: What’s Wrong with My Toilet?
Chances are if you had company over for the Christmas and/or Hanukkah holidays, all the toilets got more use than usual. Here are some of the typical problems discovered when guest bathrooms are frequently used. They can also apply to the main toilet too. As…
Mike’s Plumbing Tips: Christmas Edition
Seasons Greetings! If you read Mike’s Tips for Thanksgiving, many still apply for Christmas (and New Year’s Eve too!). Here are some more details to help you avoid a problem during the dinners and parties you host and attend. We’ve divided them into Bathroom Goals…
US Dept. of Energy Rule Raises Hot Water Heater Costs
ALERT: a New US Department of Energy Rule Will Raise Hot Water Heater Costs The announcement happened about 18 months ago. The US DOE allowed distributors to sell in-stock units made before the announcement, but now those units have all but disappeared. Home and business…
Mike’s Top Three Thanksgiving Tips: Avoid Plumbing Problems
Mike’s Top Three Thanksgiving Tips – Nov 2017 There are three issues that consistently cause our phones to ring on Thanksgiving and Mike is sharing them as tips with you to avoid a call to a plumber in the middle of your holiday festivities. 1)…
It’s not Too Late to Service Your Heating System
How do you Service Your Heating System? Servicing your heating system is an essential maintenance task ensuring it runs efficiently and safely. Here are some steps you can take to service your heating system: Remember, regular maintenance and servicing of your heating system will help…
Mike’s Winter Weather Tips: Part 2
Last month, we focused on a list of simple tips for preparing your home or business for winter, as the colder months begin to approach. This month we’ll add some more ideas to help ensure your home is warm and toasty, with an additional focus…
Bergen County NJ Hard Water
What is Hard Water? Most people think that hard water is primarily in the Midwest. There are parts of New Jersey, many in #BergenCounty towns, where hard water zones are prevalent. Unfortunately, New Jersey homeowners living or owning businesses in hard water zones can experience…
Mike’s Winter Weather Tips
As a heating and HVAC company, we have some valuable tips to help you stay warm and comfortable during the winter months: Following these tips can help keep your home warm and comfortable during the winter months while reducing energy costs. This post goes beyond…
Your Thermostat: the Easiest Way to Control Heating Costs
What is the purpose of the Thermostat in an HVAC System? A thermostat in an HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system maintains the desired temperature in a room or building. The thermostat acts as a control device that measures the current temperature and compares…
