If your water heater has a 12-year warranty and it’s been in service for 15, it might be time to get a new one. In homes with hard water, which can be tougher on water heaters, a heater may fail within the warranty period. If you haven’t replaced your water heater in a few years, […]
Shopping for a new home system can be confusing. Energy efficiency is key- we all want to keep our costs down, and the environment clean. When you’re shopping for any home appliances or systems, be sure to look for the Energy Star label. All Energy Star products are independently certified to save energy without sacrificing […]
A dripping toilet is a common problem in summer in New England often due to very cold well water and high humidity inside the home since many of us do not have central air conditioning. Finding a good solution will stop the sweating tank from leaking onto and ruining floors, creating a slipping hazard or […]
Replace your old, inefficient water heater with a new energy efficient one that not only heats your water, but also removes humidity from your basement and keeps your home more comfortable. Heat pump water heaters are a highly efficient way to heat water, using electricity and heat from the room to heat a tank of […]
When the Town of Proctor made the cut-over to its new water system in December of 2014, the town’s water went from being bad to hard. Water hardness was a definite issue with Proctor’s new system—magnesium and calcium levels jumped 10 to 20 times the previous levels. Nick Paquette, knowing that many water softening systems would […]
Most homeowners who have heat pumps use them to heat and cool their homes. But a heat pump also can be used to heat water — either as stand-alone water heating system, or as combination water heating and space conditioning system. How much can you save? Heating water is one of the costliest sources of energy consumption for […]
Left unchecked, hard water can create many issues in home heating and water systems. Fortunately homeowners can take comfort in knowing that when it’s time to replace a major home system, modern products—from smart indirect fired water heaters to water softeners—can mitigate the effects of hard water and scale buildup. Contact Paquette Plumbing today to discuss the optimal solution for […]
