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

Late AC Maintenance Is Better Than None!

Monday, June 9th, 2025

If life got away from you this spring and you haven’t had your air conditioner professionally serviced yet, don’t worry—it’s not too late! While it’s ideal to schedule AC maintenance before the summer heat hits, the truth is that late maintenance is still far better than none at all. If your air conditioner has been running without a check-up, now is the time to take action. Our expert team is here to provide HVAC service in Livingston, NJ and get your system tuned up, efficient, and ready for the rest of the season.

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High-Tech Plumbers Have Spy Cameras?!

Monday, May 12th, 2025

When you hear “spy cameras,” you might think of secret agents, not plumbers—but in today’s world of high-tech home services, video pipe inspection is one of the most powerful tools in a plumber’s arsenal. If you’ve got mysterious plumbing problems or just want to be proactive about your home’s plumbing health, it might be time to call in the pros with the cameras. Let’s talk about pipe inspection in Livingston, NJ!

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What Is Video Pipe Inspection?

Monday, January 20th, 2025

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In any field, trade, or industry, the way things are done evolves over time. As new technologies develop and new tools become available, all types of professionals must march forward with the times. And although you may picture a plumber as a person who shows up with a wrench and a plunger, today’s plumber has access to much more exciting equipment.

In the past, a plumber might have had to remove large sections of wall or pull up extensive areas of floorboards to access the pipes in a home, because they would have had such limited information about what was wrong or where the problem was. Now, modern plumbers use a technique called video pipe inspection. What’s that all about? How does it work? We’ll tell you everything.

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What’s the Longest-Lasting Heating System? A Boiler!

Monday, December 9th, 2024

In many parts of the country, the furnace reigns supreme. Whether gas or electric or sometimes even oil or propane, forced-air furnaces are quite popular. They make use of the ductwork that many of the homes in our more northern climate don’t have, or didn’t until recently. Around here, another option is very popular, and it shouldn’t be overlooked: a home heating boiler. It lasts longer than any other heating system! Here’s why. When you need a boiler repair in Livingston, NJ, give us a call.

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Avoid Creepy Heating Problems with Fall Maintenance

Monday, October 14th, 2024

Spooky sounds! Unsettling odors! The creeping fear that something might be wrong with your heating system! All this can be completely avoided, helping you to feel safe, cozy, and peaceful this autumn. What do you need to do to make sure you won’t have heating problems? Routine maintenance! Here’s all the information you need. Be sure to schedule heating maintenance in Livingston, NJ for peace of mind and a relaxing autumn.

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Clean Up Your Act! Keep Your AC Outdoor Unit Happy

Monday, August 5th, 2024

Whether you have a central AC unit, a heat pump, or a ductless mini split, it has an outdoor unit. This is the compressor, where the condenser lives, pressurizing the refrigerant so it will flow through the whole system of coils. And the condenser is more than just the most essential component of the system. It’s also the most expensive.

If your compressor fails, it can’t be repaired. It may be possible to replace the compressor, but chances are, it wouldn’t be a good investment. It’s so costly that putting a new compressor into an aging air conditioner, which would soon need replacing anyway, would be a waste of money. You need to keep your AC outdoor unit happy, so it can live a long, hard-working life. We’ll tell you how. If you need to schedule maintenance or repair, or if you have any questions about your AC outdoor unit in Livingston, NJ, don’t hesitate to reach out.

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The Expansion Valve: A Critical AC Component

Monday, June 10th, 2024

Air conditioners are complex and fascinating machines. When we use them in our homes, we simply turn them on and enjoy the cool air. The part we’re probably most aware of is the fan, which pushes that cool air through our ductwork to come out our vents. But there’s a lot more going on in the system.

Knowing more about your air conditioner can help you understand how to take better care of it. We’d like to explain some of the lesser-known workings of the AC system. In particular, we’ll tell you all about a component called the expansion valve.

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How Drain Cleaning Prevents These 3 Big Pipe Problems

Monday, March 4th, 2024

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How are things going in the drainage portion of your home’s plumbing pipes? Chances are, unless you’re currently dealing with a major clog, you haven’t thought about it in quite a while. Here’s the thing: drain pipe problems are not usually caused by one catastrophic thing, like a single item going down a drain. They’re caused by gradual buildup.

The good news is that gradual buildup is something you can deal with before serious issues develop. How? With professional drain cleaning, you can prevent major pipe problems. Here are three of the big ones and how drain cleaning keeps them from happening.

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Furnace Repairs You Probably Didn’t See Coming

Monday, February 5th, 2024

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Some furnace repairs are more common than others. Even if you don’t know anything about heating systems, you probably wouldn’t be surprised to hear that there’s an ignition system that lights the fuel, or a blower fan motor that forces air to move. If you were told one of these things needed to be fixed, it wouldn’t come as much of a shock.

But sometimes there’s an unusual situation that causes a problem with your heating system. What kind of furnace repair needs might surprise you? Here are some odd ones that you probably wouldn’t see coming.

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The Big Difference Between Tank and Tankless Water Heaters

Monday, January 8th, 2024

Once your water heater starts to go, the clock is ticking. If it isn’t working properly and you’ve been taking cold showers, or if it’s starting to rust or leak, it’s only a matter of time before you’ve got a very big problem on your hands. Water damage is no joke! So you’d better get to work on deciding which kind of water heater you want to replace it with.

Tank water heaters are the more traditional option, which you’re probably familiar with. Tankless systems offer some different advantages. And then there are heat pump water heaters. Which is the right choice for you? Here’s some useful information.

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