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8 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Heating Oil Tank Our heating tank experts put together these top eight signs that it’s time to call for oil tank replacement. 1. Oil Tank Rust Getting a visual inspection for above-ground tanks is essential to ensure that rust spots are not forming on your tank. Typically, a … [Read More]

Why is Your Natural Gas Bill So High? Where do you use natural gas in your home? You probably have a natural gas water heater. You might have a natural gas stove and maybe the clothes dryer. So for much of the year your natural gas bill is probably fairly predictable and low, but when … [Read More]

1. Your AC Is Blowing Warm Air There’s nothing worse than expecting relief from a blast of cold air and getting warm air instead. This is one of the clearest signs that something’s wrong with your air conditioning unit. Warm air could indicate the following problems: Low refrigerant levels A malfunctioning compressor Thermostat problems Electrical … [Read More]

1. Unusual Noises Strange noises are a common indication that your furnace is experiencing problems. A soft and steady hum while the furnace is running is normal—banging, rattling, or squealing is not. If you hear any sudden or loud noises, they should be checked immediately. The cause of unexplained noises could be loose components, motor … [Read More]

How Does Your AC Unit Work? It’s essential to know how your unit operates before determining if the water around your AC unit outside in summer is a problem. Doing so can help you determine if such moisture is part of its normal operations or if it’s a cause for concern. Most units consist of … [Read More]

Naturally Expanding Pipes – Ticking and Creaking Most home water heater units use copper piping. Copper pipes expand when hot water runs through them and reduce when the hot water is no longer flowing. This expansion and reduction are normal. At installation, piping for appliances such as water heaters fit snuggly behind walls and within … [Read More]