If you have been told by an HVAC contractor that their “indoor air quality testing” also covers carbon monoxide, it is time to STOP and look a little closer.While both terms get thrown around together, indoor air quality (IAQ) and carbon monoxide (CO) are not the same thing, and treating them like they are can
Indoor Air Quality vs. Carbon Monoxide: Do Not Confuse the Two Read More »
Despite the current inflation we’ve been experiencing for a couple of years, have you noticed an increase in gas cost to run your boiler? Regardless of whether you use your boiler during the winter months, you could be paying double if you have an indirect water heater using your boiler all year long. An invisible
Is Your Boiler Spiking Your Gas Bill? Read More »
I have come across this problem a few times, and I thought preparing a post would assist anyone in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with speeding up the process for their commercial remodeling or construction needs. The first thing that I get asked is to provide a quote for a small commercial plumbing project, for example, a
Commercial Plumbing Estimates From Blueprints Read More »
Thermal expansion is not limited to storage or tank type water heaters. Tankless water heaters (TWH) can cause thermal expansion too. I previously touched on the consequences of not controlling thermal expansion, and this is an update to that post.
What Else Causes Thermal Expansion Read More »
A fall boiler inspection prevents possible breakdowns and the inconvenience of having no heat on bitterly cold nights. It will help you to avoid having those costly after hour service calls to fix your boiler. Here are some boiler inspection tips that you can follow yourself before you turn on the heat. Boiler Inspection pt1
Fall Boiler Inspection Tips Read More »
Are you having sewer line problems where you’re calling a plumber periodically to unclog your main sewer? Has a plumber told you a sewer liner is the best alternative method to fix your sewer because there will be less excavation? Here’s what you need to know first about having a sewer liner installation done and
Are Sewer Liners Really The Right Fix? Read More »
A spring boiler inspection prevents possible breakdowns and the inconvenience of having no heat on bitterly cold nights in the next heating season. It will also give you more time to fix any problems without having to worry about having heat in time for the cold. Here are some check tips that you can follow
Spring Boiler Check Tips Read More »
There are two types of gas hot water boilers commonly installed for residential and commercial applications the direct vent and power vent models. The two vary in design and installation cost and also have differences in safety and energy consumption savings. Here are the differences between the two boilers, so when its time for you
Direct Vent And Power Vent Boilers Read More »
In the past year I’m seeing a disturbing trend where during the home inspection, problems are missed and even worse, some have been noticed but dismissed as insignificant. Here’s what I’m seeing and how you can protect yourself from costly repairs soon after buying a house. … Home Inspection Problems That Can Cost You Big
Home Inspection Problems That Can Cost You Big Time Read More »
When the water is restored after a water main is fixed, that’s when plumbing problems tend to happen. Individual plumbing fixture water supplies can clog up and create a low flow situation. Here’s some preventative advice for you to follow so you don’t end up with unnecessary plumbing repairs and services. What is a water
Water Main Breaks Can Damage Plumbing Read More »
Carbon Monoxide Safety Check
