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5 Kitchen Tips for That Big Valentine’s Day Dinner

Monday, February 10th, 2025
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Love is in the air! It’s nearly Valentine’s Day, and what could be more romantic than preparing a decadent meal to share with your loved one by candlelight? The one thing to remember is that having to call a plumber could really throw a wrench—pun intended—into your dreamy evening plans. We’ve got five tips for keeping the romance in your dinner and keeping kitchen plumbing problems out.

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5 Best Practices for Your HVAC System: Kids Edition

Monday, January 27th, 2025
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Having kids changes everything—at least, that’s what parents love to tell people who don’t have kids. And like so many generalizations, there’s some truth to this. Some of the most dramatic changes involve your home and your possessions: baby-proofing, putting things on higher shelves, and even packing breakables away for a few years, which are all common sense to parents.

One of the most costly and important things you have in your home is your HVAC system. You can’t live without it, and you don’t want to have to replace it early due to damage. And yes, kids can cause damage to your HVAC system or hurt themselves with it. How can you prevent that? Here are our top recommendations. If you have any questions about HVAC safety or need maintenance and repair for your AC or heating in Boston, MA, don’t hesitate to ask.

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A Guide to Purchasing a Radiant Heating System

Monday, January 13th, 2025
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Are you considering radiant heating as a home upgrade or for a new home? It’s a fantastic option, ideal for our climate, and you’re likely to be very happy with it if you do choose that route for your home comfort. As you make your heating system choice, you should have as much information as possible. Here are some pros and cons of radiant heat in Boston, MA for you to consider.

What Is Radiant Heat?

This is the term for heat provided by the movement of water which has been heated by a boiler. In the past, boilers heated water to steam, which traveled through a system of radiators in a building, but that’s no longer the case. The temperature of the water in a boiler is usually around 150°F, well below boiling. That hot water may flow through baseboard registers or in-floor piping.

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Now Is a Great Time for a Heat Pump Replacement

Monday, December 16th, 2024
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Your heat pump has been a fantastic investment. It has kept you cool for many summers and significantly reduced the amount of energy and money you use to heat your home during the winters. But how long has it been doing all this work for you? Have you started to wonder how much longer your heat pump will keep running so efficiently, or when you will need heat pump replacement in Boston, MA? The answer is now! Here’s why.

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Your Furnace’s Heat Exchanger Is Saving Your Life!

Monday, November 18th, 2024
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A gas furnace has a lot of components. There are those that actually combust fuel and create heat, like the ignition assembly (or pilot light, in older furnaces) and the burner. There are those that get that hot air distributed, like the blower fan and its motor. But there’s something else as well: components whose job is to keep you safe!

There’s a flame sensor to make sure gas won’t be released if there’s no flame to burn it. There’s a limit switch that will shut down the system if it starts to overheat. There’s also something called a heat exchanger. It’s absolutely critical to both the functionality and the safety of your furnace! Here’s why.

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Our Fall HVAC Checklist

Monday, September 23rd, 2024
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What a gorgeous time of year in New England! The leaves are changing, the breezes are fresh and brisk, and the geese are flying by. But don’t get so caught up in the beauty of the season that you forget about your autumn to-do list. What should you be doing? Here’s a handy fall HVAC checklist that will help you ensure that your air conditioner is secured after the summer and that your heating system is ready to come on.

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Help! My Toilet’s Overflowing!

Monday, September 9th, 2024
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Nobody wants to deal with a sudden emergency. This is perhaps especially true of plumbing emergencies. And of all possible plumbing situations you don’t want to deal with, anything regarding a toilet is probably top of the list. But, like it or not, toilet emergencies do occasionally happen.

It’s easy to panic when toilet water is flowing onto your floor. But panic will slow you down and make it harder to figure out what needs to be done. The best antidote to panic is information. If you have a plan ahead of time, you’ll be able to execute it calmly. We’ll give you a straightforward checklist of exactly what to do when your toilet overflows, and how to know if you need an emergency plumber.

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Don’t Postpone Late-Season AC Repairs

Monday, August 26th, 2024
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The kids are getting back to school. The days aren’t quite as hot. The air has that amazing crisp quality in the morning that you only get in autumn in New England. Does that mean that you can stop worrying about your air conditioner? Well, maybe, but maybe not. If your AC system needs repairs, you shouldn’t postpone them until spring. Even though the end of AC season is approaching, if you’ve got a concern about your system, get air conditioning repair in Boston, MA done ASAP.

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Don’t Ignore These Signs of a Plumbing Problem

Monday, July 1st, 2024
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Your home’s plumbing is like your body’s circulatory system. It’s absolutely critical to the function of the house, and if it springs a leak or suffers some other problem, immediate attention from a qualified professional is required. Allowing plumbing issues to worsen can lead to massive water damage and other terrible consequences.

Clearly, this means that you must notice and address plumbing problems right away. Therefore, you need to know how to spot problems early, before they get too serious. How can you spot the first signs that you need a plumber? Watch for these signs of a plumbing problem so you can get a plumber in Boston right away.

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Your Handy Plumbing Emergency Checklist

Monday, May 20th, 2024
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As much as we try to avoid them, emergencies happen. Plumbing emergencies can be some of the most alarming things to have happen in your home. It’s easy to lose your head and panic when water is gushing into places it shouldn’t! But it’s much easier to stay calm when you have a clear plan for what to do.

A plumbing emergency can take many forms. We’ll go over some of the most common things that can suddenly happen and how to handle it when they do. With this handy plumbing emergency checklist, you’ll be able to keep your cool and address the problem without panicking.

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