3 Water Heater Tips for the Holidays

December 4th, 2023

The holidays are just around the corner, which means folks are analyzing their budgets, fixing and cleaning things around the house, and generally preparing for the winter season. We hope that you’ve got some fun plans on the horizon to really make this year’s holiday season a special one.

However, one unsung hero that doesn’t get much attention during this season is the water heater. Water heaters in Worcester County are required for modern living, whether it’s showering, dishwashing, or even doing laundry. And if you’ve got family or friends staying over for the season who have traveled a lot, it might be getting an extra workout.

We’d like our customers to be prepared for this extra heavy lifting, so we’ve designed a few tips that should help ease that burden and keep it working for the rest of the season without any hiccups. And if you encounter any problems, you can always call our team!

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Our Holiday Plumbing Guide

November 20th, 2023
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The holidays are upon us! We hope that this brings a smile to many of our customers’ faces as they reminisce on the beautiful traditions, snow, and activities that come with this time of year.

You’re probably excited about cooking some wonderful meals over the next few weeks, but in order to do this properly you’re going to need a functioning plumbing system.

Plumbing pipes are complicated. They can seem perfectly fine from the outside but inside they could be gurgling, clogging up, and eventually ruining your day. Nothing can make an otherwise fun holiday into a stressful event like a drain clog, which is why we’d like to propose this nifty holiday plumbing guide.

Many of these tips are absolutely free and can be done by homeowners to help keep things running smoothly. But if DIY tips and tools don’t work, you can always count on us for drain cleaning services in Worcester County, MA.

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EV Charger Installation: Where to Start?

November 13th, 2023
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Electric vehicles are becoming more available and affordable after each and every year. We’re sure that many of our returning customers who are reading this blog post right now are driving them. But the truth is that charging stations just aren’t as widely available as gas stations at this point.

EV charging stations are being set up, both privately and publically, throughout the country at a record rate. This includes people setting up chargers in their very homes!

If you’re interested in setting up a charging port for your electric vehicle, or even for your hybrid, then we’d like to help you get started on your journey. Don’t worry, EV chargers in Worcester County, MA might seem complicated from the onset, but it’s really simple once you call our team. We’re proud to be the largest locally and family-owned home services company in the area!

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Which Heater Is Going to Be Your Next One?

November 6th, 2023

So you’ve finally come to terms with the fact that your old heater is on its way out. This is never a fun thing to find out, and we apologize if it’s been a long and arduous road to get here. But we’d like to start this blog by telling you that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. With a new heating system, your home will become more efficient and comfortable–and we’re not just saying that!

Heating systems have come a long way in the past 10-20 years. These units can run via natural gas or electricity and depending on what your personal preferences are, your home could be more comfortable than ever.

Today, we’re going to spotlight three unique heating systems and how they’re different from one another. Each heating installation in Southborough, MA represents a different way of approaching the heat in your home, and we’re confident that at least one of these will be the right fit for you.

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The Three Worst Things for Your Drain

October 23rd, 2023

Life can be crazy. Not everyone is a licensed plumber and has the forethought to treat their drains perfectly with every use. From the kids dropping an action figure down the drain, to family members deciding paper towels belong in the drain instead of in the trash, these kinds of things can happen and they’re not really anyone’s fault.

Taking the blame out of the situation can be the first step towards fixing a problem that’s gotten out of hand. And if your drain is starting to slow down or clog up, then that problem is definitely in need of some help. Our team specializes in drain cleaning as well as plumbing repair in Millbury, MA. Whether you need a new drain entirely or your drain just needs to be cleared of clogging material, we can help.

But how exactly did it get this bad? How does a drain go from working perfectly one year to being completely clogged up in another? The answer might surprise you.

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Drain Cleaning to Get Rid of Clogs: What You Need to Know

October 16th, 2023
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Few plumbing problems are more persistent, common, and aggravating than a clogged or slow drain. Everyone has dealt with this hassle at one time or another. When you’ve got a clogged drain, you’ll want it solved as fast as you can, and that might lead you to make some major mistakes.

Drain cleaning is an plumbing service in Marlborough, MA that we offer, and we want to provide you with some important information about it when it comes to getting rid of clogged drains. The next time you’ve got an obstinate clogged drain slowing down your day, you’ll have a better idea of what to do thanks to this info.

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No Heat: An Emergency To-Do List

October 9th, 2023

Temperatures are starting to drop, which means it’s time for everyone to turn on their heating systems. But what if yours isn’t turning on or there’s something wrong with it that’s causing it to malfunction? This is extremely common and it’s something that we see on a regular basis. But that doesn’t make your home any less cold while you’re waiting for service.

The good news is that when you call our team you’ll get furnace service in Marlborough, MA–but it won’t happen instantly. Our team still has to schedule you in and drive to your house. And in certain situations, you might be the last person in a long line of people who are without heat that we’re all trying to help. We’ll get to you, but sometimes there is a bit of a waiting time before we can do anything.

Luckily, we’ve got this blog to help you out. While you wait for proper furnace service, here’s a handy list of tips.

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What Can You Get Out of Maintenance?

October 2nd, 2023

Money doesn’t grow on trees. In fact, if it did, you wouldn’t need a blog post like this to figure out whether maintenance was worth the cost or not. People’s budgets are tighter, and with record inflation and kids going back to school, homeowners just don’t have that much money to spend on home appliances.

What point are we trying to make? We’d like to make a case for heating maintenance in Shrewsbury, MA, even if it seems like an “additional service.” It’s not additional or optional, no matter what other people tell you, and investing in this service might save you money later.

If you’d like to learn more about why heating maintenance can save you money and improve your home’s efficiency, then keep reading. We’ll focus today on what customers can hope to get when they sign up for maintenance.

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Why Your Water Heater Is Struggling

September 25th, 2023

Water heaters can run into problems–it’s okay! A worn-down water heater is not a reflection on your or your lifestyle, it’s just something that happens to these systems after years of dutifully providing us with hot water. But if your water heater is newer than 8-12 years old, then it might be a serious problem that’s worth addressing professionally.

In the spirit of helping our customers, we’d like to do a breakdown on water heater service in Shrewsbury, MA. We’ll talk about why it’s such a valuable service when you start encountering the following problems. Remember, only a licensed professional should be repairing or maintaining your water heater. Otherwise, you’re in for some nasty surprises.

So, let’s get right to work on finding out why your water heater is struggling.

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HVAC Tips for a Better Fall

September 18th, 2023

Last week we started the discussion on why maintenance during autumn is such a good idea, but the conversation doesn’t stop there! Maintenance is only one aspect of home comfort, and today we’re going to talk about some others.

First of all, not everyone is in the best position to get maintenance right now. In fact, your AC or heating system might require repairs more than it does maintenance, and that could be the best choice going forward. But even if you’re in a perfect situation and you just had maintenance done on your HVAC system, there’s still more that can be done.

We’ll make things quick–this blog post is going to be about some great ways that you can prepare for the cold weather ahead and where you might be able to save a bit of money in the future. Start with heating repairs in Marlborough, MA and take things step by step.

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