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

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

Monday, 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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Avoid Creepy Heating Problems with Fall Maintenance

Monday, 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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Clean Up Your Act! Keep Your AC Outdoor Unit Happy

Monday, August 5th, 2024
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Whether you have a central AC unit, a heat pump, or a ductless mini split, it has an outdoor unit. This is the compressor, where the condenser lives, pressurizing the refrigerant so it will flow through the whole system of coils. And the condenser is more than just the most essential component of the system. It’s also the most expensive.

If your compressor fails, it can’t be repaired. It may be possible to replace the compressor, but chances are, it wouldn’t be a good investment. It’s so costly that putting a new compressor into an aging air conditioner, which would soon need replacing anyway, would be a waste of money. You need to keep your AC outdoor unit happy, so it can live a long, hard-working life. We’ll tell you how. If you need to schedule maintenance or repair, or if you have any questions about your AC outdoor unit in Livingston, NJ, don’t hesitate to reach out.

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The Expansion Valve: A Critical AC Component

Monday, June 10th, 2024
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Air conditioners are complex and fascinating machines. When we use them in our homes, we simply turn them on and enjoy the cool air. The part we’re probably most aware of is the fan, which pushes that cool air through our ductwork to come out our vents. But there’s a lot more going on in the system.

Knowing more about your air conditioner can help you understand how to take better care of it. We’d like to explain some of the lesser-known workings of the AC system. In particular, we’ll tell you all about a component called the expansion valve.

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How Drain Cleaning Prevents These 3 Big Pipe Problems

Monday, March 4th, 2024
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How are things going in the drainage portion of your home’s plumbing pipes? Chances are, unless you’re currently dealing with a major clog, you haven’t thought about it in quite a while. Here’s the thing: drain pipe problems are not usually caused by one catastrophic thing, like a single item going down a drain. They’re caused by gradual buildup.

The good news is that gradual buildup is something you can deal with before serious issues develop. How? With professional drain cleaning, you can prevent major pipe problems. Here are three of the big ones and how drain cleaning keeps them from happening. 

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Furnace Repairs You Probably Didn’t See Coming

Monday, February 5th, 2024
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Some furnace repairs are more common than others. Even if you don’t know anything about heating systems, you probably wouldn’t be surprised to hear that there’s an ignition system that lights the fuel, or a blower fan motor that forces air to move. If you were told one of these things needed to be fixed, it wouldn’t come as much of a shock.

But sometimes there’s an unusual situation that causes a problem with your heating system. What kind of furnace repair needs might surprise you? Here are some odd ones that you probably wouldn’t see coming.

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The Big Difference Between Tank and Tankless Water Heaters

Monday, January 8th, 2024
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Once your water heater starts to go, the clock is ticking. If it isn’t working properly and you’ve been taking cold showers, or if it’s starting to rust or leak, it’s only a matter of time before you’ve got a very big problem on your hands. Water damage is no joke! So you’d better get to work on deciding which kind of water heater you want to replace it with.

Tank water heaters are the more traditional option, which you’re probably familiar with. Tankless systems offer some different advantages. And then there are heat pump water heaters. Which is the right choice for you? Here’s some useful information.

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Can That Old Gas Furnace Be Repaired, or Is It Time to Replace It?

Monday, November 13th, 2023
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As the cold weather sets in, you need your gas furnace to be reliable. If it’s having trouble, or might need a major repair, it’s time to make a very important decision. After all, the last thing you want is to have it break down and need to be replaced in January, when you need it the most.

Before you get into an emergency situation, assess your heating system. Is your old gas furnace worth repairing? Or have you reached a point where investing in repairs is a waste of money? Do you need a new furnace?

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Is It Worth It to Fix an Old Furnace? How to Know When to Replace It

Monday, August 21st, 2023
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Maybe it’s been a while since you’ve thought about your furnace. After all, you haven’t needed it all summer! But it’s best to consider it now, so you can get any repairs done—or schedule replacement if necessary—before you’re left with a freezing home in January, trying frantically to get someone to come to fix or replace your furnace in a hurry. How can you tell if furnace repair or system replacement is the right choice? Here are some key things to weigh while you make that decision. 

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Our Guide to Emergency AC Repair

Monday, June 13th, 2022

If you’ve got young children in the house, or an elderly parent staying with you, emergency air conditioning problems can be a stressful situation. Dealing with people who are overheating or dealing with health problems while temperatures are too hot to handle is something we’d like to help you and your family avoid. So, we want to talk about some ways to deal with emergency air conditioning service in Livingston, NJ, starting with calling our team for support.

Then, throughout the rest of this blog, we’d like to talk about some great ways to help mitigate the summer heat with projects, activities, and things that will cool you and your family down while our team gets to work.

When temperatures are nearing the three-digit mark, every minute counts. Follow this guide to get the most efficient and practical guide (not to mention the cheapest) on staying cool when you encounter a broken-down air conditioner on one of the year’s hottest days!

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