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Andrea Griego

Can You Flush a Water Heater on Your Own?

Can You Flush a Water Heater on Your Own?

You rely on your water heater numerous times a day, from washing your hands to doing the dishes. Water heaters typically are reliable, running consistently without a lot of required maintenance. However, at least one time a year, it is a good idea to flush your water...

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What’s That Smell Coming From My Heater?

What’s That Smell Coming From My Heater?

Your home’s heater operates on a consistent basis without a lot for you to do to it. One of the most important things you can do is pay attention to changes you notice, including new or different smells coming from it. You may not think your home’s furnace should...

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How Much Should You Pay For Heating?

How Much Should You Pay For Heating?

Heating costs are not cheap, but exactly how much should you pay for heating in your home? The thing is, you need a heating system in your home. Everyone does, and since you can’t get a free heating system, it does have to cost you some money. However, if you happen...

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3 Reasons to Replace Your Heater

3 Reasons to Replace Your Heater

We all want to keep our homes warm during the cold seasons and do it in the most efficient and price-conscious way. And ensuring you run your heating most efficiently in your home will help you realize savings. But how do you know if your heater is efficient and still...

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A Smoking Furnace Is a Bad Sign

A Smoking Furnace Is a Bad Sign

If you see smoke coming out of your oil or gas furnace, you need to take a closer look at it. Make no mistake about it, black or gray smoke billowing out of a furnace is not a good sign at all. Note, the first step to ensure safety is to turn off the furnace. Only...

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What’s That Smell Coming From the Water Heater?

What’s That Smell Coming From the Water Heater?

Imagine this: you are ready to take that refreshing hot shower. But all of a sudden, the water from the faucet starts smelling like rotten eggs. This is not a scenario you would like to face. So, what makes water heaters smell awful? The reason is the generation of a...

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What’s the Most You Should Pay for Furnace Repair?

What’s the Most You Should Pay for Furnace Repair?

This is a great question and one that we get from homeowners often. They really want to understand the cost-value of furnace repair in Albuquerque, NM, because nobody wants to pay for services on a system that isn’t worth the investment. Just how high should a repair...

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Our Guide to Navigating a Struggling Heat Pump

Our Guide to Navigating a Struggling Heat Pump

A heat pump is an amazing invention. It can make the winter months much more bearable, and it’s environmentally friendly to boot. But sometimes they struggle, whether it be because of a lack of maintenance or just being old. If you have been noticing any signs that...

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