MarGo Plumbing Heating Cooling Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Cedar Grove’

Is It a Drain Clog or a Sewer Line Problem?

Monday, 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!

Monday, 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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7 Signs Your Air Conditioner Needs Repair

Monday, June 24th, 2024

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When your air conditioner is having a rough time, it’s important to get it serviced as soon as possible. This will help keep any problems small, and avoid consequences like damage to the compressor and sky-high electric bills that can happen when an air conditioner is struggling. But that means you need to notice right away that a problem is happening.

How can you tell that your air conditioner needs repair? Here are some key signs. If you notice any of these, get AC repair from a qualified technician.

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Why You Should Treat Your Water

Monday, February 19th, 2024

Your body is more than half water. And in a younger person, the proportion is even higher. A child’s body is 65% water, and an infant’s is 75% water. This is why infants and young children are at more serious risk from problems that lead to dehydration, such as diarrhea and vomiting. Being able to drink plenty of water is critical for keeping your body healthy.

But what if the water you drink is contaminated? If you drink water that contains germs, you might put yourself in harm’s way. You can even contract the very illnesses that lead to that dehydration, meaning your water is doing more harm than good. What contamination could be in your water? What can you do about it? Let us tell you all about UV water filters.

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How to Keep Your Older Furnace Going for as Long as Possible

Monday, January 22nd, 2024

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Wouldn’t it be lovely if your furnace just lasted forever? Unfortunately, there will come a time when it needs to be replaced. If you have a gas furnace, that will happen after about 15 years, and if you have an electric furnace, you can hope for about 20.

Keep in mind, though, that these estimates are based on furnaces which receive maintenance annually. Furnaces that don’t receive maintenance might last half as long.

If your furnace is getting on in age, the prospect of replacement may be looming large in your mind. But replacement is a big cost. Naturally you’d like to put it off for as long as you can. What can you do to keep your older furnace running for as long as possible? We’ve got three tips that can help a whole lot.

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Everything That Goes Into a Boiler Check Up

Monday, December 11th, 2023

Boilers are the best! They last longer than any other type of heating system—up to 30 years!—and during those decades, they rarely need repairs. But in order to perform their best, and to make it to that 30-year mark, they do need regular maintenance. Here’s a primer on why boiler maintenance is necessary, what it entails, and how to make it go as smoothly as possible.

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Why Your Outdoor AC Unit Isn’t Draining Properly

Monday, September 18th, 2023

Air conditioners create condensation. Just like droplets drawn from hot humid air onto the surface of an ice-cold glass, condensation forms from moisture in the air against the ice-cold evaporator coils of your AC unit. The drainage system that allows this moisture to be safely collected rather than causing puddles and water damage is a very important part of your air conditioner. It’s a huge bother when your AC unit’s drainage system isn’t working properly! Let’s get to the bottom of your drainage problem.

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Cut Your Cooling Costs With These AC Tips

Monday, July 10th, 2023

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The majority of household energy use over the course of the year is put toward heating and cooling. Anything you can do to make cooling your home more efficient will save you money when your electric bill is due. So what can you do to lower your cooling costs? Try these helpful tips to maximize your air conditioning and stay cool and comfortable for less.

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Get to Know Your Condenser: The Outdoor Unit of Your AC

Monday, June 26th, 2023

The part of your air conditioner that you spend more time with is, of course, the indoor unit. That’s where heat from your home is absorbed into the refrigerant that flows through the evaporator coils. It’s pleasant to be near because it is absorbing, not radiating, heat during the summer. The outdoor unit is a different story. In the condenser, or outdoor unit of your air conditioner, the most critical component of the whole AC system makes its home. We’ll tell you all about it.

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Spring AC Tips: Bigger Isn’t Always Better

Monday, March 7th, 2022

Now that temperatures are starting to warm up and springtime is on the horizon, homeowners are starting to call us about air conditioning services. We’ve got a few months until things get hot, but there’s absolutely nothing wrong with getting ready for these scorching hot temperatures early on in the year. For many people, that means organizing the installation or replacement of a new AC in Cedar Grove, NJ. If you’re just looking for the right team to get this job done, then you can stop right there and give us a call!

However, for anyone else that’s trying to learn about their AC installation or replacement this spring, we’ve got some news for you–the system needs to have a load calculation performed. An air conditioner that’s too small won’t be able to cool off your home, but an AC that’s too large will also lead to a few problems you’d probably rather avoid. Read on to learn more!

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