Don’t risk hundreds of gallons of water pouring into your house! If your hot water heater should burst, it will pump hundreds of gallons of water into your house within hours! Every year, this kind of plumbing catastrophe causes significant property damage and the loss of priceless possessions. There are some clear signs to watch […]
The type of heating system you have plays a huge role in the energy consumption of your home. When it comes to heating systems, mostly we just want them to work when we need them. But with energy efficiency and renewable energy more top of mind these days, the type of heating system a house […]
The holidays are time for families and friends to come together and enjoy good company, great food, and fun times. There’s nothing jolly about a clogged drain or broken toilet. If you keep a few important plumbing tips in mind, you can prevent your festivities from coming to a screeching halt. Never put leftovers down […]
According to the Insurance Information Institute, a home fire occurs every 87 seconds. What Causes a House Fire? According to the U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), FEMA, and Ready.gov, the top three causes of residential fires are cooking, heating equipment, and electrical malfunctions. Nearly 30% of all fires start in homes. The […]
Forget standing on fridged concrete – work in your garage in comfort! Most people believe that having a cold cement floor is just a garage characteristic they have to live with. Even if you add a blower for heat or other heating source, the floor is still cold! This means working under vehicles will still […]
Heat pumps are hands down the cheapest and most energy efficient way to manage both heating and cooling for your home. Even here in the Northeast, experts agree that they are one of the best ways for homeowners to find year round comfort and reduce their carbon footprint. Talk about a quality of life improvement! […]
Let’s think about winter for a minute. When we mention ice – do you think about ice skating or the treacherous walkway out the front door? How about snow – snowmobiling and sledding come to mind or shoveling and paying the snowplow service? Winter can be a fun time of year, but along with the […]
Plumbing emergencies are pretty much inevitable for homeowners. There’s nothing worse than coming home to a broken pipe or a clogged sink, and we’re pretty dependent on our running water and working plumbing! Typical plumbing emergencies usually include water pipe leaks, clogged drains or toilets, hot water heater problems, or frozen or burst pipes. At […]
If you wait for a frosty morning to think about scheduling your annual heating system inspection and cleaning, it may be too late. This routine maintenance on your furnace, boiler or heat pump ensures it will be ready to work when you need it. It also prevents expensive emergency repairs and serious dangers in your […]
There are times when it makes very good sense to consider radiant heating for your home building or renovation project. Radiant heat technology has come a long way, making it a viable option for heating an entire home. Because it’s SO energy efficient, it has finally grabbed the attention of builders and homeowners alike. There […]
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