Max Sr & Paul Schoenwalder Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, A Corp. Blog: Archive for March, 2023

3 Situations That Are Plumbing Emergencies

Monday, March 20th, 2023
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When it comes to your plumbing, there are some things that can go wrong that leave you wondering if it needs to be addressed ASAP. If you have a single faucet that has a slow drip, it can probably wait. Or if your shower turns lukewarm near the end, this is something that you can delay for a while. 

So what exactly constitutes a plumbing emergency? It’s not enough to say that you’ll know it when you see it. We’ve seen plenty of leaks where people have made do with placing a bucket under it and homeowners who’re getting by with no hot water by boiling it. Let’s go over 3 situations that definitely warrant calling for emergency plumbing in New Providence, NJ.

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Single Stage, Two Stage, and Variable Speed Furnaces: Oh My!

Monday, March 6th, 2023
a temperature gauge showing just the right temperature

Furnace technology has advanced greatly in just the last decade. The furnaces of today are designed to be more energy efficient and to reduce the usage of fossil fuels. With greater energy efficiency comes a reduction in energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint, both of which are benefits that homeowners are happy to reap! 

If you’ve needed furnace repair in Berkeley Heights too much for your liking, it may be time to consider upgrading your furnace. Perhaps you’ve heard of two-stage and variable-speed furnaces and aren’t sure what the differences are or how they compare to traditional gas furnaces. Read on to learn about the differences between these many options for furnaces.

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