Posts Tagged ‘ mainenance ’

High-Efficiency Air Conditioner

August 21, 2010
By JoeThePlumber
High-Efficiency Air Conditioner

Here are at two very good reasons to buy a modern highly-efficient air conditioner. One: A highly-efficient unit will save you money over time. Two: Energy conservation is crucial in our age of depleted fuel reserves and stress on the environment. While there is an upfront cost to switch to a modern highly efficient air conditioner, the...
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Choosing a Plumber:

May 29, 2010
By JoeThePlumber

What are the best qualities to look for when searching for a plumber? As you would expect, that depends on the plumbing service you need performed. Certain requirements should always be met, however. As you are paying good money, you have a right to expect good service and high-quality work.  A plumber’s business is a...
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Water Softener Maintenance:

May 2, 2010
By JoeThePlumber
Water Softener Maintenance:

Water softeners are great things to have. They make home and personal cleaning much more pleasant and effective. Soft water also protects water contact surfaces and appliances from damage and unsightly mineral buildup. But they do require maintenance. Lower cost systems require manual care, and regular inspection to assure proper function. More costly systems...
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Need to find your Septic Tank?

February 20, 2010
By JoeThePlumber
Need to find your Septic Tank?

What is the best way to find your septic tank? Are the services of a plumbing professional required? No, you don’t always need a plumber, and the method can be as simple as poking around with a length of steel rod. The simplest technique would be to listen to Erma Bombeck, that retro source of...
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Home Heating Ideas:

January 2, 2010
By JoeThePlumber

For those of us so fortunate as to live in mild climates, it is easy to take our home heating systems for granted. We seldom even think of them, as we use our air conditioners much more of the year. But if we do decide to warm the house, we set the switch to...
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