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Andrea Griego

The 50% Rule for Replacing Your Heater

The 50% Rule for Replacing Your Heater

Did you know that there’s a way to tell whether it’s worth it to repair your heater or not? There’s a rule that the HVAC industry unofficially follows. You can find it referenced just about everywhere, and it directly relates to your repair costs. Heater replacement...

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Most Common Furnace Problems and How to Deal With Them

Most Common Furnace Problems and How to Deal With Them

You turn your thermostat to heat, walk away without a second thought, but then you realize that your home isn’t heating up. In fact, you can’t even hear your furnace kick on at all. It looks like you’ve run into a problem, and there’s no clear sign of what it is....

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The 50% Rule for Replacing Your Heater

It’s Time for Heating Maintenance

We never truly appreciate how hard our heater works to keep our home comfortable until it goes out. It’s best to prevent that from happening with annual maintenance. When was the last time your heater had a wellness check? With cold weather fast approaching, your...

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Is Professional Drain Cleaning Worth the Cost?

Is Professional Drain Cleaning Worth the Cost?

It’s a simple question but one that might seem more complicated the more you think about it. Several things feel “worth it” to different people. Movie buffs think a niche streaming subscription is worth the cost, while artists think an easel and a variety of...

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Is My AC Leaking Refrigerant?

Is My AC Leaking Refrigerant?

Air conditioners use refrigerant to help cool air as it comes into the system. This isn’t like fuel, though. Rather, the coolant moves through the coils and easily works to cool down the air. It’s not depleted but continues to work over and over again. It is possible...

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Can an AC Replacement Be More Cost-Effective?

Can an AC Replacement Be More Cost-Effective?

When we say the words “cost-effective” it can be a bit confusing to some people. Something might be more expensive, but be more “cost-effective” in the long run depending on how it’s made. This can be described for many different products, like brand-name clothing or...

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We Can Help With Toilet Tank Replacement

We Can Help With Toilet Tank Replacement

Do you have a toilet tank that seems to be leaking? Perhaps you’ve noticed that the water in your tank is running often, even when no one has used it recently. You may even suspect that there’s moisture buildup around your bathroom floor that’s coming from that tank....

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