Ancient Pipes in Your House: Three Types It’s Best to Replace

December 11th, 2023

An important plumbing service we provide our customers is repiping in Rochester, NY to replace aging and outdated pipes. There are many older homes in Rochester and the surrounding areas that we serve that contain outdated pipes, and homeowners often don’t know about these ancient water conduits until disaster starts to strike.

If you have these outdated pipe materials in your house, we want you to know about it. Let’s look at the four main types of outmoded plumbing materials that may lurk in your home if it’s old enough. When you want experts to look into your pipes and help you to replace them, reach out to our team.

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High Heating Costs? You May Have a Malfunctioning Heating System

December 4th, 2023

Did you feel panicked the last time you looked at your utility bills? With cold weather already here and your heating system running regularly, there’s a good chance that it’s your heater that’s at fault for bills going through the roof. 

Yes, you can expect to see higher bills as soon as your heater starts its routine winter work—but when you see unusually high bills, it often means that there is trouble with the heater. Many different types of malfunctions in furnaces and heat pumps will result in a larger drain on energy. In this post, we’ll explore how these various malfunctions can lead to increased utility bills. More importantly, we’ll underscore the significance of swift heating repair in Bergen County by professionals. We’re the heating pros you can trust in the area to solve any malfunction.

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Time for a New Heating System? How to Choose the Right One

November 20th, 2023

With winter closing in, you may find yourself in a situation where you have to replace your old central heater. That’s a big job, although when you work with our skilled technicians for a heating installation in Rochester, NY, it will go smoothly. 

How often should you schedule furnace maintenance?

  • Schedule professional service once a year, ideally in the fall before heating season.
  • Replace or check air filters every 1–3 months to maintain airflow and efficiency.
  • Inspect vents and registers regularly to prevent blockages.
  • Monitor furnace performance for unusual noises, smells, or inconsistent heating.

Part of what makes getting a new heating system complicated is what type of heater to get. There are multiple central heater options, as well as choices for efficiency and system size. We’re going to look into the best way to find the right heating system for you.

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Plumbing Emergency! What to Do Before Our Plumbers Arrive

November 13th, 2023

Plumbing emergencies are among the most alarming a homeowner can run into. You’ve probably dealt with some major plumbing catastrophe in your house before, and we’re certain you have no fond memories of the event. 

The good news is that you have access to the best emergency plumbing in Batavia, NY: you only need to contact the Triple-O team and we’ll swing into action to get the trouble resolved, no matter what it is. But we can’t teleport to your home, and during the time before we arrive, you can take steps to alleviate the problem, minimize damage, and even make yourself feel more relaxed.

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Why a Furnace May Unevenly Heat a Home

November 6th, 2023

The goal when installing a furnace for a home is to ensure that the furnace is able to provide the necessary level of comfort throughout the living space. Although there will always be some temperature fluctuations around the rooms (such as due to difference in insulation), the furnace shouldn’t create uneven levels of warmth, with cold spots in some areas.

However, uneven heating is one of the more common problems people face with their furnaces during the winter. You may find yourself dealing with this problem, and the best way to solve it is to call our technicians for heating repair in Bergen County, NY. To give you a better sense of what you might be dealing with, we’re going to discuss the most common reasons for uneven heating from a furnace.

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Important Information About Winterizing Your Pipes

October 23rd, 2023

Although winter may still seem far off, the cold weather may strike much sooner than you anticipate. We recommend that you take advantage of the fall weather to begin the all-important step of protecting the plumbing system in your home from the dangers of winter. Without winterizing your pipes, you’ll be at the mercy of damaging pipe freeze and pipes bursting.

It doesn’t take too much to get your plumbing winter ready, and our plumbers in Rochester, NY are ready to assist you with several of these jobs when you need the professional touch.

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Should You Replace Your Gas Furnace Before Winter?

October 16th, 2023

You understand how important the gas furnace in your home is for your family’s comfort and safety during the winter. With temperatures frequently dropping below freezing in the Rochester area, you can’t afford to have a furnace that’s in shaky condition and may fail when you need it the most.

Scheduling professional maintenance for your gas furnace will help prevent the majority of breakdown concerns. But maintenance cannot keep a furnace going forever, and you need to know when the time has come to have your old furnace replaced and schedule a new heating installation in Batavia, NY. Winter hasn’t reached us yet, so if you have concerns about your furnace’s future, now is the time to make the choice about replacement. 

We’ll help guide you through making the choice below, but the best way to get answers is to schedule an appointment with our technicians to examine your furnace. We’ll tell you if it’s time for a replacement.

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It’s Time to Schedule Residential Heater Maintenance!

October 9th, 2023

We don’t want to alarm you, but we’re already well into the fall, and that means winter will arrive before most of us think hard enough about how to prepare for it. We don’t want you to end up with a disaster like a broken heating system in the middle of another freezing New York winter, which is why we always stress with our customers the importance of scheduling residential maintenance in Rochester, NY during the fall.

Maintenance helps your heating system out in several vital ways. We’ll go through the most important benefits and how working with our skilled technicians each fall will save you money and keep your family happy and healthy during the winter.

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5 Liquids to NOT Put Down Your Sink

September 25th, 2023

It’s often easy for people to think of the sink drains in their homes as similar to the trash: you can put anything you don’t want down them and it will simply disappear. But sinks and the drains connected to them are not designed to handle just any type of liquid. There are several liquids that we recommend you never put down your sink.

We offer drain cleaning in Bergen, NY and have extensive experience with the proper care of sinks and drain pipes. Below is our list of five liquids you should never put down any sink in your home.

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Understanding AC Efficiency Ratings

September 11th, 2023
Technician handling outdoor wiring during a heating and cooling repair project.

Once upon a time, people who purchased central air conditioning systems for their homes didn’t think much about efficiency. They expected to pay a lot for cooling—and they did. Older systems were inefficient and people didn’t expect much better.

That’s changed thanks to improved technology and people in general having a greater awareness of the importance of energy efficiency, not only as a way to lower utility costs but also as a way to benefit the environment.  Regular air conditioner maintenance service also plays a major role in keeping your system running at peak efficiency, ensuring you’re getting the most out of your unit’s SEER2 and EER2 ratings over time.

If you’re currently looking to purchase a new central cooling system for your home, energy efficiency will likely be on your mind. We’re experts on AC efficiency in Rochester, NY, and in this post we’ll help you better understand how energy efficiency is measured and what to look for so you can make an informed decision about your next AC. For example, understanding the differences between central AC versus ductless can help you choose a unit that aligns with your efficiency goals and home layout.

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