Avoid Winter Illnesses With a UV Air Purifier

January 6th, 2025
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Scenic winter beauty, sparkling snow, beautiful feathery frost patterns etched onto the windowpane… and being stuck indoors breathing in the germs from everyone else’s sneezes! What a great time of year. Well, we do have some good news for you. You can drastically reduce your risk of coming down with illnesses this winter by improving your indoor air quality. All it takes is some UV light! Let’s go over the benefits of UV light services in Cedar Grove, NJ.

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The 5000 Rule of Furnace Repair vs. Replacement

December 23rd, 2024
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Your heating system won’t last forever. You do want it to last as long as possible, though, right? Well, within reason. If it’s costing you an arm and a leg in repairs and extra-high bills from running inefficiently, you would be better off replacing your old furnace in Montville, NJ. How can you tell whether it’s worth repairing your old furnace or if it’s time for a replacement? We recommend the 5000 rule. Here are the details.

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What’s the Longest-Lasting Heating System? A Boiler!

December 9th, 2024
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In many parts of the country, the furnace reigns supreme. Whether gas or electric or sometimes even oil or propane, forced-air furnaces are quite popular. They make use of the ductwork that many of the homes in our more northern climate don’t have, or didn’t until recently. Around here, another option is very popular, and it shouldn’t be overlooked: a home heating boiler. It lasts longer than any other heating system! Here’s why. When you need a boiler repair in Livingston, NJ, give us a call.

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Do Heating Odors Mean I Need Furnace Repair?

November 25th, 2024
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When a mechanical or electrical system has a problem, we often first detect that problem with our ears. Whether it’s a computer, a car, or an air conditioner, something going wrong will often make an unusual noise. But there are some problems that make no noise at all. This is particularly true of heating systems.

In some cases, a heating problem is only detectable with your nose! So don’t ignore any funny smells you notice when your heat is running this fall and winter. If you do have an odor coming from your heating system, do you need furnace repair? Sometimes, but not always. Here’s what to keep in mind. And don’t forget–we’re proud to provide excellent furnace service in Montville, NJ, whether you need maintenance, repair, or replacement.

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Avoid Using Drain Cleaning Chemicals for 3 Good Reasons

November 11th, 2024
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A drain clog can spoil your whole day. If it’s bad, it could even spoil a whole holiday weekend, while you wonder whether it’s worth getting emergency plumbing services or if you can get away with waiting until regular business hours. But whatever you do, don’t go to the hardware store and buy a bottle of liquid drain cleaner! Here are 3 good reasons not to use chemicals to unclog a drain.

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An Autumn Indoor Air Quality Checklist

October 28th, 2024
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This time of year, there’s more to do than simply enjoy the weather. Although we admit, the weather is gorgeous, and it’s hard to buckle down and focus on a to-do list. But soon, you’ll be spending a lot of time indoors, breathing recycled air… which may contain a lot of things you don’t want to breathe. 

What can you do to make sure you breathe easier this winter? We’ve got an indoor air quality (IAQ) checklist for you, specifically for this time of year. And the benefits go beyond just your health. Take control of your well-being by getting an IAQ system installed, maintained, or repaired and having better indoor air quality in Wayne, NJ this winter.

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Avoid Creepy Heating Problems with Fall Maintenance

October 14th, 2024
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Spooky sounds! Unsettling odors! The creeping fear that something might be wrong with your heating system! All this can be completely avoided, helping you to feel safe, cozy, and peaceful this autumn. What do you need to do to make sure you won’t have heating problems? Routine maintenance! Here’s all the information you need. Be sure to schedule heating maintenance in Livingston, NJ for peace of mind and a relaxing autumn.

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End-of-Season AC Care

September 16th, 2024
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Autumn approaches! The weather is gorgeous, the fall festivities are starting, and you will soon be done using your air conditioner for the season. But before you start up your heat and get the hats and mittens out of the attic, take the time to pay a little bit of attention to your AC system. Here are our top tips for end-of-season AC care, so you can make sure your air conditioner will weather the winter well.

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Is It a Drain Clog or a Sewer Line Problem?

September 2nd, 2024
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Nobody enjoys having a plumbing problem in their home. This might be especially true if the problem has something to do with the home’s drains or sewer line. The wastewater you wash away needs to disappear so you don’t have to think about it again. But this is one of those situations when a little thinking and consideration could help you find the right solution faster.

Sometimes, a problem lies within a specific drain. It can likely be addressed with simple home remedies. At other times, the problem is deeper within the drainage system, or even in the sewer line. How can you tell if you have a drain clog or a sewer line problem? Do you need to call the plumber? We’ve got some straightforward tips for you.

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Need AC Repair? Try This Troubleshooting Checklist First!

August 19th, 2024
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Oh, no! Did the air conditioner stop working? Are you going to have to call for AC repair, wait for a technician, and pay a repair bill? Well, maybe. But if you do all that, you want to make sure it is truly necessary. Before you decide you need a technician to look at your air conditioner, run through this quick AC troubleshooting checklist. 

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