MarGo Plumbing Heating Cooling Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Clifton NJ’

4 Reasons to Stay Away from Chemical Drain Cleaner

Monday, October 7th, 2019

drain-water-drainingNo matter how well they’re labeled, how good they smell, or how cheap they are, drain cleaners aren’t a good solution to a clog in your plumbing. We know, it’s a hard pill to swallow, but we’re just trying to help. In fact, most homeowners don’t even know that they tend to do more harm than good when they are used. These volatile liquids will rot away your pipes and leave your system needing much more than just a drain cleaning.

So, you must be wondering what the alternative is? There are several alternatives to chemical drain cleaners, but they all usually involve your local plumber. You see, with your plumbing in Clifton, NJ there are no easy solutions to a drain clog. The best you can hope for is a capable plumber like us to perform a hydro jetting procedure, or use an industrial drain snake to try and pull whatever is clogging your system apart.

However, if you’re still leaning towards the car keys to pick up some industrial cleaner, keep reading and we’ll let you know why we never recommend them.

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What Exactly Is an AC Tune-Up?

Monday, August 26th, 2019

You’re not the only one to ask that question. Lot’s of homeowners are under the impression that an AC tune-up is just a bonus service that technicians sell to get an extra buck, but nothing could be further from the truth. The tough part is, nobody who isn’t in the industry knows what exactly takes place during your scheduled AC tune-up. That’s why we’re your professional air conditioning service in Clifton, NJ, that can give you the inside scoop on an AC checkup.

So, let’s try and shine some light on what an AC checkup really means and why it’s pretty important that you schedule one today. We know how important it is that your money goes towards the longevity of your air conditioning, and with so many scams out there it can be easy to feel like you’re paying too much. Thankfully, this is not one of those, and we’re here to demonstrate with some cold hard facts why a tune-up might be incredibly important for your system.

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Common Problems with Gas Furnaces

Monday, January 15th, 2018

natural-gas-furnace-burnersBefore we begin, we want to remind you that if you suspect a gas leak, vacate the home ASAP and call the gas company. If you don’t have the number on hand, call 911. For your family’s health and safety, it’s not worth staying indoors. You should also make sure the home is properly equipped with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors that are regularly tested.

Otherwise, problems with gas furnaces typically are not such a huge deal. We want to give you an idea of what may go wrong, so you can narrow in a problem before you call a technician (or even “fix” the problem on your own).

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