At Max Sr & Paul Schoenwalder Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning, we know how important your heat pump is for keeping your home comfortable year-round. But when your system starts acting up, it’s essential to address the issue before it turns into a bigger (and more expensive) problem. Here are some signs that you should schedule a repair right away.
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Signs Your Heat Pump Needs Repair Now
Monday, December 9th, 2024Top Signs Your Boiler Is in Trouble
Monday, December 9th, 2024At Max Sr & Paul Schoenwalder Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning, we understand how essential a functioning boiler is to your home’s comfort, especially during the colder months. As a homeowner, recognizing the early signs of boiler trouble can save you from costly repairs or unexpected breakdowns. Here are some of the top signs your boiler might need professional attention.
The Best Gas Fireplace Styles for Your Living Room
Monday, October 28th, 2024A gas fireplace brings warmth, style, and ambiance to any living room, providing an inviting focal point that can elevate your home’s aesthetic. Whether you’re redesigning your space or adding a cozy element, choosing the right style is essential.
Here’s a guide to some of the best gas fireplace styles that will suit any living room, making it feel more comfortable and visually appealing.
Boiler Leaks: 3 Steps to Take Right Now
Monday, March 18th, 2024A functioning boiler is essential for keeping your home warm and comfortable, especially during the colder months. However, a boiler leak can disrupt your comfort and potentially cause significant damage if left unaddressed.
The sight of water leaking from your boiler can be alarming, but staying calm and taking the right steps can help minimize the damage and get your heating system back up and running quickly. Here are 3 crucial steps to follow immediately upon discovering a boiler leak. Boiler maintenance in Union can help prevent this kind of issue, but when it happens, be sure to schedule a repair.
3 Tips for Keeping Your Boiler in Prime Condition
Monday, February 19th, 2024Your boiler is the unsung hero of your home, silently working to provide warmth and comfort during chilly months. To ensure it continues to perform at its best, proactive maintenance is key. In this blog post, we’ll explore three essential tips for keeping your boiler in excellent shape, from regular cleaning to investing in professional maintenance and staying vigilant for signs of inefficiency in your monthly bills.
What’s Wrong With Your Gas Fireplace?
Monday, January 8th, 2024A gas fireplace offers the best of both worlds. It has the homey warmth and the cozy ambience without any of the mess of a wood-burning fireplace—soot, ash, and bark bits, oh, my! Your gas fireplace is also so much easier to start up. There’s no scrunching newspaper, carefully laying out kindling, and trying to get it all to catch. Just flip a switch and the fire’s going.
With all that ease of use, it’s easy to forget that gas fireplaces do encounter problems sometimes. We’d like to remind you that if you do notice an issue with your gas fireplace, you should take it seriously and have it repaired. Here’s what to look for.
How to Avoid Boiler Problems at Christmas
Monday, December 25th, 2023The worst Christmas present isn’t actually a stocking full of coal. No, it’s a holiday heating system failure! It’s worth doing whatever you can to make sure that doesn’t happen. And if a problem does occur, you’ll want to know what to look for in case you can resolve it yourself with no need for repair.
Keep your holiday season running smoothly by keeping your boiler happy! Here’s how to set your boiler up for heating success, and what you can do to resolve potential issues yourself and avoid holiday heating repair.
DIY Fireplace Repairs: A Major Safety Concern
Monday, December 11th, 2023A gas fireplace is the best of both worlds. It gives your home the ambience and cozy feeling of a fireplace without the mess and complication of burning wood. But it is a high-tech heating appliance, so at times, things can go wrong that require repair. Can you repair your gas fireplace yourself? No! Trying to DIY a repair on a natural gas-burning appliance is dangerous. Here’s what you should know.
A Leaky Boiler Is a Bad Sign
Monday, November 27th, 2023A boiler is an ideal home heating solution. It’s highly effective, providing very even heating throughout the home. It can last longer than any other heating system—sometimes thirty years compared to a gas furnace’s fifteen! And with fewer moving parts than a furnace, it encounters fewer problems and is less likely to require repairs.
It is true, however, that nothing can last for decades without ever needing some professional help. And unlike other heating systems, your boiler uses water to distribute the heat it creates. One of the most common problems a boiler can encounter is leaking. If you’re concerned about water below your boiler, here’s what you need to know.
How Gas Fireplaces Are More Efficient
Monday, October 16th, 2023A wood-burning fireplace is romantic and lovely, gives your home a cozy atmosphere, and provides a place to warm your hands when you’re chilly. But it also creates a lot of mess: soot, ashes, sawdust, bits of bark. Is it worth it for that homey feel?
What if we told you that your wood-burning fireplace is also extremely inefficient? Spending a lot on wood for your fireplace and getting hardly any heat for your money is outrageous. Gas fireplaces are much more efficient. Here’s how.