We may not use our heat year-round, but we certainly use our hot water heaters. From showers to laundry to dishwashers, and more, there’s a lot of water that travels through the water heater tank, and with it comes minerals and impurities. How often you need to clean your tank depends on whether you have a regular water heater or a self-cleaning model. […]
Well it’s officially cold outside and many of you have probably turned on your heat by now. In the spirit of the upcoming long winter months, our heating service experts decided to gather up some interesting facts about heating. […]
As a homeowner, you probably use electricity, natural gas, or oil to power your home. Over the past several years two other energy sources have emerged: geothermal and solar. Both of these sources use the power of nature to produce energy and can save you money on your monthly bills, but which is right for you? […]
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Chemical drain cleaners may seem like an easy solution for a clogged drain, but in most cases, they aren’t the best option. Our professional plumbers rarely use chemicals to clear drains, and don’t recommend them for our customers because they can cause damage to your plumbing system and put your safety in jeopardy when used improperly. Here are six good reasons to skip the chemicals, and either clear the clog with a manual technique or call in a pro to help. […]
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Unless you’ve been in a kingdom of isolation for the past year, you’ve probably heard of a little movie called “Frozen.” But even if you’ve seen it a million times, I bet you didn’t realize there’s an HVAC lesson to be learned! […]
It’s been unseasonably cold this winter and while some of you have already taken advantage of our plumbing repair service, others may be worried about the effects of winter on their pipes. Every year, hundreds of thousands of homeowners experience burst pipes that can cause damage to carpets, furniture, electrical wiring, and even cause mold and/or mildew buildup. […]
Welcome back to our guest bloggers series! Today’s post comes to us courtesy of Thompson Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling. Thompson is located in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area, and graciously allowed us to republish this list of five problems people commonly encounter with gas furnaces. […]
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We’re having a lot of fun here at Oliver trying out new recipes and projects from Pinterest! Today I’m sharing one that I tested this past weekend for a family dinner party. I give the starting point a thumbs up and the finished product two thumbs up.
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