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  • Will Your Furnace Make It Through Another Winter?

    Will Your Furnace Make It Through Another Winter?

    November 20, 2020
    Tips

    Like all things mechanical, your heating system has a limited lifespan. A furnace should last between 15 and 20 years with routine maintenance. If you push it beyond its life…

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  • Everything You Need To Know About The Ductless Mini-Split

    Everything You Need To Know About The Ductless Mini-Split

    August 14, 2020
    Tips

    Homeowners everywhere are discovering the comfort, ease, efficiency, and simplicity of the ductless mini-split heat pump. Here’s how this high-tech heating and cooling system can revolutionize indoor comfort in your…

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  • Which Air Purification System Is Right For You?

    Which Air Purification System Is Right For You?

    July 13, 2020
    Tips

    According to the EPA, the air inside your home can be several times more polluted than the air outside. That may be hard to believe, but considering all the chemical…

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  • Can My Air Filter Protect Me From Covid-19?

    Can My Air Filter Protect Me From Covid-19?

    May 13, 2020
    Tips, Heating

    The sudden and unexpected emergence of COVID-19 has everyone concerned about their family’s health and safety. Air filtration, understandably, has become a point of focus as people look for ways…

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  • How To Tell If You Have Poor Water Quality

    How To Tell If You Have Poor Water Quality

    April 21, 2020
    Pipes, Plumbing, Tips

    Poor water quality is a problem that afflicts a surprising percentage of homeowners. According to the EPA, roughly 8% of water systems in the United States don’t meet applicable health…

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  • Should You Rinse Dishes Before Putting Them In The Dishwasher?

    Should You Rinse Dishes Before Putting Them In The Dishwasher?

    February 20, 2020
    Tips, Plumbing

    Top Water-Saving Tips From The Top Plumbers on Long Island It’s understandable that you’d want to rinse off dirty dishes before loading them into the dishwasher; no one wants grimy…

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  • Why Is My Refrigerator Not Getting Cold?

    Why Is My Refrigerator Not Getting Cold?

    January 21, 2020
    Tips

    5 Reasons Why Your Refrigerator Feels Warmer Than Normal Ready to toss all of the food in the fridge in fear that it will soon go bad? Ready to wheel…

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  • Benefits Of Switching From Oil To Gas Heat

    Benefits Of Switching From Oil To Gas Heat

    November 21, 2019
    Tips

    5 Reasons to Switch to Gas Heat From Oil Currently relying on oil to heat your home during the colder months of the year? Then you’re probably tired of paying…

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  • Where To Locate Important Water Heater Components

    Where To Locate Important Water Heater Components

    October 17, 2019
    Tips

    If you follow any type of plumbing, home service or hardware-type accounts on social media, chances are you’ve seen plenty of articles about water heaters. You’ve likely seen things about…

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  • How To Unclog A Toilet Without A Plunger

    How To Unclog A Toilet Without A Plunger

    August 22, 2019
    Tips

    What’s worse — realizing the toilet isn’t going to flush down everything you just deposited, or realizing there’s no plunger in the bathroom and maybe not even in the house?…

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  • Why Is Water Leaking From My Air Conditioner?

    Why Is Water Leaking From My Air Conditioner?

    July 18, 2019
    Tips

    Why Is Water Leaking From My Ac? The 3 most common reasons why water is leaking from the AC are: To fix your leaking AC unclog your condensate drain line,…

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  • Summer Living: The Ultimate Guide To Landscape Lighting

    Summer Living: The Ultimate Guide To Landscape Lighting

    May 15, 2019
    Tips

    Wouldn’t it be nice if you could keep your party going well into the night or you could put your property in the best light as soon as the sun…

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