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old copper gas boiler

6 Most Common Causes of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

in HVAC, Plumbing/by Lisa Zollinger

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that is often referred to as a silent killer. It is generated by incomplete combustion of fuel in an engine, heater, appliance or from an open flame. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), CO poisoning claims the lives of more than 400 people […]

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5 Plumbing Repairs You Should Leave to a Professional

in Construction, Plumbing/by Lisa Zollinger

Is this scenario a familiar one? You squeeze between the under part of a kitchen sink and the wall, squirming around trying to find where to screw in the hose of the new faucet. After a few minutes of rearranging the overly long hose so that the end would face the way you want, you […]

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4 Most Common Fire Sprinkler Systems: Pros and Cons

in Fire & Life Safety, Plumbing/by Lisa Zollinger

According to the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments respond to a fire once every 24 seconds. Meanwhile, nearly 4,000 Americans die per year in house fires. This means the likelihood someone will be affected by a building fire in his or her lifetime is far greater than most people expect.

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6 Tips to Hiring a Building Contractor for a Commercial Project

in Construction/by Lisa Zollinger

The next time you shuffle into your favorite restaurant, exhausted after a long day of work, stop for a second. Notice the curvature of the entryway and the texture of the paint on the walls. Each feature was a choice made by a commercial contractor, piecing together various aspects to not only engineer an establishment, […]

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7 Ways to Reduce Cooling Costs in Commercial Buildings

in HVAC/by Matt Lee

Keeping employees, customers and guests comfortable when the weather outside is stifling is a primary concern for companies looking to maximize foot traffic at their location. Unfortunately, the costs of cooling an industrial building can be steep, with company profits being significantly undermined in buildings that have not made energy efficiency a priority.

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Tankless (On Demand) Water Heaters: 4 Pros and 4 Cons

in Plumbing/by Bill Ivey

In 2018 alone, just over 8.7 million residential water heaters were shipped into the United States, which amounts to roughly one water heater for every 37 people. This high demand is not surprising, as everybody needs heated water for numerous tasks, such as taking showers and washing dishes.

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5 Ways to Reduce Allergens in the Home

in Community, HVAC/by Matt Lee

Allergies and asthma can wreak havoc on a family. Whether you’re in the doctor’s office for a flare-up or just miserable in your home, you may feel that there’s nothing you can do. However, there’s hope out there. There are several steps you can take to reduce the flare-ups and issues you deal with daily […]

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6 Ways to Make a Building (or Home) More Energy Efficient

in Construction, HVAC/by Lisa Zollinger

Many buildings constructed prior to 1973 were not energy efficient and relied on non-renewable energy sources, such as petroleum, natural gas and coal. However, a group of 12 oil-rich countries created the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), which enacted a limit on the quantity of petroleum that other non-producing countries could purchase.

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  • old copper gas boiler6 Most Common Causes of Carbon Monoxide PoisoningDecember 21, 2021 - 3:49 pm
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