Landry Mechanical Inc Plumbing HVAC & Electric Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Worcester County’

Heat Pump Technology: A Deep Dive

Monday, February 26th, 2024

Heat pumps have been around for decades now, but they’re still relatively “new” in the minds of our customers and community. Unless you decided to pursue a science degree or get into the HVAC industry yourself, it can be extremely difficult to learn exactly how these systems work and why they’re becoming so popular now.

Well, like your favorite high school science teacher, we love to spread the knowledge of how heat pumps work and help to explain their popularity. And, to top things all off, we perform heat pump installations in Worcester County for customers who are ready to have an all-electric heating and cooling solution for their home.

Don’t let the price tag or myths about these systems fool you–let’s go on a deep dive and talk about how these units work and why they’re worth the money.

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Electrical Upgrades, Insurance, and Your Lifestyle

Monday, February 19th, 2024

The world is slowly but surely electrifying. Ever since the mass production of electronic devices in the 20th century, the world has started to become more electrical, more lit up, and more accessible to people. Entire cities now light up the sky with only the energy from solar panels or hydroelectric power plants, which means we’re getting more efficient and effective at using electricity.

But what about your home? Everyone’s home was built in a different time period, and you could see old or outdated electrical components on a regular basis. Ungrounded outlets, fuse boxes, and even old knob and tube wiring could be keeping your home in the 20th century when it should be in the 21st.

Don’t worry, our team is here to help. We’re fully staffed with licensed electricians in Worcester County who can help you with your electrical upgrades. Just schedule an appointment to get started.

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The Best Plumbing Tips for Your Next Upgrade

Monday, February 12th, 2024

Your sink drain has finally called it quits and you’re thinking that it’s finally time to make an upgrade. By your best guess, your sink has to be roughly 20-25 years old at least, so it’s a miracle that those pipes lasted as long as they did. But now you’d like to make the best decision for your home’s future without breaking the bank. What do you do? Where do you start?

Congratulations! Welcome to the world of plumbing upgrades and replacements. We’re glad you’re trying to do your research before ripping anything out of the wall or unscrewing something that starts to leak. This due diligence will go a long way in making your home more comfortable and keeping your budget in a good place.

But where do you start when it comes to a plumbing replacement in Worcester County, MA? How can you know that you’re making a good decision?

Well, you can call us first and then read this blog to walk through a few important tips that could make all the difference.

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Does Your Water Heater Need to Be Flushed?

Monday, February 5th, 2024

You’ve probably seen videos and online tutorials telling you to flush your water heater. They might be titled “Learn how to flush your water heater right now,” or “This is so easy, you can just do it yourself.” While we’re big proponents of DIY services, this might not be responsible advice that customers should follow blindly.

Water heaters are complex systems. They require maintenance on a regular basis. If they’re not maintained, then they could run into many different kinds of issues and lose efficiency over time.

This blog post is going to be a deep dive on flushing your water heater and the comparisons to investing in water heater maintenance in Worcester County. If you’re concerned about the condition of your water heating system, you might get a lot more out of scheduling a maintenance appointment than you would following an online tutorial about flushing your water heating system.

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5 Heating Tips for a Cold Spell

Monday, January 22nd, 2024

The cold weather is here, and as you can probably tell, it’s been pretty intense. Cold weather is hitting most of the country, but up here we’re a bit more used to it. Cold spells can come and go in the winter, but intense ones can be hard to shake off. As long as you’ve got a powerful heating system to keep your home warm and comfortable, you should be fine.

Whether you’ve got an energy-efficient heat pump or a gas furnace, efficiency and comfort should be the top priorities on your mind. These are going to be necessary to make it through the next dip in temperatures, and we’ve got a few tips that can help.

But remember–none of these tips can replace professional heating repairs in Worcester County, MA. Your heating system is the star quarterback of the team, and it requires its own professional attention by an HVAC technician. So, unless you know for a fact that your heating system is in good shape, call our team for support. Otherwise, keep reading for some tips.

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Three Noises from a Malfunctioning Furnace

Monday, January 8th, 2024

Heating systems all over the country are on full blast right now as we face the brunt of some serious winter storms. That’s not changing for our neck of the woods, which is why your furnace needs all the help it can get.

If your furnace is in good shape and working perfectly, then congratulations! We’d like to take this moment to say that you’ve been an excellent furnace owner and you’ll be enjoying those rewards for the foreseeable future. But if your furnace is barely hanging on and making some pretty strange noises, then we’re here for you.

There are many different noises that signal furnace repair in Worcester County, MA but it would require multiple blog posts to go into each of them in detail. So we’re going to start with three of the most common noises that a malfunctioning furnace might make–and what they mean for you.

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3 Water Heater Tips for the Holidays

Monday, 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

Monday, 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?

Monday, 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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It’s HVAC Maintenance Season in Massachusetts!

Monday, September 11th, 2023

Aren’t we lucky to have all four seasons in full bloom here in Massachusetts? We just had a pretty intense summer, and now we finally get to see the leaves turn colors and the chillier temperatures come sweeping through. Get those jackets and sweatshirts ready, it’s time to be cozy!

However, there’s one topic we’d like to discuss before we get into more fall talk–and that’s maintenance. Maintenance might seem like an optional service that you can be just fine without, but that’s not really the case. And it’s during the most mild months like September and October, that we’ll try to inform our customers on the true benefits of this kind of service.

So, get cozy and enjoy a nice cup of coffee. It’s time to talk about maintenance in Worcester County, and why now is the perfect season for it.

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