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What Is the Lifespan of a Boiler and When Is It Time to Replace My Boiler?

The average lifespan of a boiler is between 15 and 25 years with proper annual maintenance. A good reason to start looking at replacing your boiler is if it is needs more and frequent repairs. If the hot water heating system in your home is becoming less reliable, you lose peace of mind knowing your

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Fix Leaking Plumbing – Conserve Water!

Although Minnesota is the land of 10,000+ lakes, we all still need to be concerned about water conservation. What seems like a minor leak may surprise you in the amount of water and energy lost. Just look at the following examples of simple leaks and the amount of water that is wasted daily. When you

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Congress and the President Extend Hvac and Water Heating Tax Credits

  On Jan. 1st, 2012, Congress approved legislation to reinstate tax credits for home owners who purchase and install high efficiency heating, air conditioning or water heating equipment. The bill extends the tax credits that expired in 2011 from Jan. 1, 2012 until Dec. 31, 2013. Qualified equipment includes: Water Heater ($300 Tax Credit) Electric

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Air Conditioning Systems for Hot Water Heated St. Paul, Minneapolis MN Area Homes

  Hello, I’m Josh Savage, Owner of Hero Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical. We specialize in home cooling services for all makes and models of air conditioning equipment. I want to explain options for air conditioning systems for homes with radiators, baseboard, steam or hot water heating. We get some pretty hot days in Minnesota

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Why You Need a Furnace Clean, Check-Up and Tune-Up Every Year

In Twin Cities/ St. Paul area homes, our furnaces sit idle for 7 to 8 months each year It’s easy to forget about your furnace until some cold weather rolls in and you feel a chill inside your home. When it’s time to switch on the heat and make the chill go away, home owners

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High Efficiency Furnace Mandates Went into Effect May, 2013 for St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN Furnace Replacements

Big changes happened in May of 2013 regarding the choices you would have had to make when you replaced your home furnace Today a furnace that is rated 80% efficient can vent exhaust gases up a chimney (like most current installations). After May of 2013, the federal government has mandated that all new furnaces installed

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Understanding Forced Air Furnace Efficiency Ratings and Blower Motor Stages

In today’s market, forced air furnaces come in many different efficiency ratings If it’s time to replace your Twin Cities, St. Paul, MN area homes forced air furnace, you need to understand your choices so you can make a smart decision on what equipment will keep your home comfortable for years to come. You can

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Replacing Your Home’s Heating System? Here’s Some Tips to Consider

When it’s time to install a new furnace or boiler in your Twin Cities, St. Paul MN area home, keep these things in mind It’s a major purchase that you will live with for years. Your family will rely on your heating equipment and the company you choose to keep them warm and comfortable during

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Understanding Indoor Air Quality Issues in Your Minnesota Home

We seal our homes tight to save energy and money on heating and air conditioning cost, but what cost do we pay in indoor air quality? By understanding some basic sources of poor indoor air quality, you can improve the air you breathe in your home. Below are some tips to improve your home’s indoor

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Endless Hot Water and Energy Savings for Your St. Paul & Minneapolis, MN Area Home

Conventional water heaters vs. Tankless water heaters Conventional tank style water heaters continuously heat and re-heat the same water over and over so hot water is ready when someone in your home needs it. So while you are asleep at night your water heater is burning energy heating and re-heating the same water. The same

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