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Commercial Plumbing Maintenance Checklist

What components must facilities managers and business owners think about when ensuring they are maintaining their commercial space plumbing? Managing large commercial buildings require a team of individuals and attention to numerous variables form occupied space to utility usage, interior and exterior consideration, and countless maintenance items. Most facilities managers also have their own maintenance […]

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What is Carbon Filtration?

Plumbing / By Bill Howe

Carbon filtration systems are the most effective method of removing contaminants from your homes water supply. Because carbon can absorb large amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOC), it is the perfect solution for homeowners looking for clean, pure, fresh water from tap water. Most customers only think of drinking water when it comes to water

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What Does HVAC Stand For?

Heating & Cooling / By Bill Howe

HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. Sometimes, we will find it termed as HVAC-R, to include refrigeration systems. HVAC Systems are used to move air between indoor and outdoor areas – heating and cooling your home or commercial buildings. Not only do HVAC systems heat and cool air, they are also used to

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How Do Water Filtration Systems Work?

Plumbing / By Bill Howe

Before jumping straight into how a water filtration system works, let’s briefly answer the following question. What are filtration systems? Although there are a few different types of home water filtration and purification systems, the main function of all three is to provide clean drinking water to your home (or business). In a most basic

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Does Air Conditioning Add Value To a Home?

Heating & Cooling / By Bill Howe

Does adding AC to your home increase its value? Learn the factors that are involved in deciding if an AC unit will increase the marketability of your home. Whether you are in the process of purchasing a new home, selling your current home, or just wanting to increase the value of your property, home air

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Best Commercial Air Conditioning Units

Heating & Cooling / By Bill Howe

There are many options for business owners when choosing the best commercial air conditioning units. Many times, business owners and facility managers begin researching air conditioning units by brand, and while there are some top-notch brands, at Bill Howe Heating & Air, our specialists know that brand is only one piece of the mix. Most

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How Much Does AC Repair Cost

Heating & Cooling / By Bill Howe

Just like vehicles, air conditioning units require regular HVAC repair and maintenance to keep them out of the repair shop and in great working condition. All HVAC systems have mechanical and electrical components that mean a myriad of things can go wrong; parts can fail, systems get dirty, and outside forces can cause damage. How

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How to Prevent a Gas Leak

Plumbing / By Bill Howe

Discover the steps you can take to prevent a gas leak in your home including updated appliances, carbon monoxide alarms and more! Gas leaks are dangerous, posing safety and health hazards to homeowners. There are steps to take in the event that you discover a leak, as well as steps to prevent leaks from occurring

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