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How long will it take my water heater to heat up?
Have you ever ran out of hot water while in the shower? I bet that was not how you thought you were going to start your morning. A cold brisk shower may get your eyes wide open, but it may not put you in the…
Why isn't my furnace turning on?
Did you decide to take the chill off your North Shore home a few nights ago? If your furnace didn’t start for you, it is always better to know that before cold weather sets in. Here’s a few things to check before giving your local…
How Long Does a Water Heater Last?
Water heaters play a crucial role in our daily lives, delivering hot water for showers, cooking, and cleaning. Despite their importance, they are often overlooked until something goes wrong. Understanding how long your water heater should last, recognizing warning signs of failure, and knowing when…
Ready to Switch to a Low Flow Toilet?
The 1990s were not a good time for the toilet industry. When the new law went into effect that limited the amount of water a toilet could use (down to 1.6 gallons), consumers were in for a bad surprise. 7 Gallons per Flush? Oh my!…
Tips to Save Water This Summer
Ahhh, water! We rely on water for so many facets of our daily life in Lynn, MA. And while the summer is when we seem to truly appreciate it the most, it is also the time of year that can be extra wasteful. Here’s a…
Signs To Replace Your Toilet
Over our lifetime, each of us will probably spend 1 year to 3 years sitting on the toilet. That’s right … not a chair or couch, but a toilet. All of us would like to think that none of that time will include plunging it…
What You Need to Know About High Efficiency Water Heaters
If you are thinking about an upgrade to a high efficiency water heater, think about this. 20% of our home’s utility bill costs come from our hot water heater. We take hot water in our homes for granted, but it does come with a price…
How to Choose a Garbage Disposal
There are certain things in life that once you start depending on them, you can’t live without. A garbage disposal is one of those things. Convenience and affordability make them a necessity in most homes. If your current garbage disposal is not working correctly click…
How to Save Water This Summer
Summer is only a month away, and many of us are already looking forward to having some water fun that we missed desperately throughout the winter. But first, let’s spend a little time saving water in our homes, and a little cash besides. Save Water…
Identifying Sewer Line Problems
What is sewage? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary: “waste material (such as human urine and feces) that is carried away from homes and other buildings in a system of pipes.” Yuck, we all want sewage to be as far away from our home and family…