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Replacing a Hot Water Heater: Your Ultimate Guide

Water Heaters / 7 minutes of reading

With winter on its way, there is no time to replace your hot water heater like the present! The last thing anyone wants this winter is a freezing cold shower. Winter is known to cause issues for water heaters, with extensive use of water heaters, pipes breaking or freezing, and repairs in high demand. That’s why we’ve created a list for those that want to save a little money and do it themselves! But how do you replace a hot […]

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How to Choose a Furnace: 8 Tips | Plumb-Tech

Heating Systems / 8 minutes of reading

Choosing the right furnace is about more than finding the best deal. In this post, we’ll show you how to choose a furnace for your home and identify some commonly-overlooked factors that can make finding the right unit so much easier. How to Choose a Furnace for Your Home: 8 Key Tips These are in no particular order. #1. Consider the Fuel Source Carefully Residential furnaces are most commonly powered by gas, propane, electricity, or solar energy. It’s imperative that

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A person drawing a blanket close to them because they are cold.

What To Do When Your Furnace Is Blowing Cold Air

DIY / 7 minutes of reading

Has your furnace been blowing cold air and you just can’t figure out why? Are you confused about why your house isn’t as warm as you want it to be? Well, there could be a number of reasons why your central heat is blowing cold air. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most common issues that may be causing your furnace to act up, as well as things you can do to fix it! Just as a disclaimer,

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5 Best Labs for Missoula Water Testing

Local Guides / 5 minutes of reading

Having your home’s water tested can reveal some very interesting things you wouldn’t know simply by looking at municipal numbers. For example, Missoula water testing can reveal problems specific to your home, such as contaminants or old pipes. Keep reading to learn about your options for home water testing in Missoula. Note that no licensed Missoula water testing facility advertises inspection for anything other than bacteria. You’ll have to send your sample outside of the city (i.e. to the Montana

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Your Guide to Plumbing and HVAC Consultants

Plumbing / 6 minutes of reading

As an HVAC consultant, you have industry knowledge in heating, ventilation, and AC, except you won’t have to do the work. The consultant job leans towards the business end and dealing with customers rather than doing the actual fixing. Here is your complete guide to heating and plumbing consultants and all the information you’ll need when you need to hire one. The Role It’s a type of HVAC job that involves using your specialized knowledge to give advice to homeowners

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Electric Radiant Floor Heating Review: What You Need to Know

Heating Systems / 8 minutes of reading

Electric radiant floor heating is an increasingly popular home addition – and for good reason. These systems have gotten much cheaper in recent years while offering an unrivaled level of efficiency. In this electric radiant floor heating review, we’ll dive deeper into what makes these systems so great. We’ll also show you the various types of radiant floor heating on the market. Electric Radiant Floor Heating Review: The Basics Electric radiant floor heating systems pass heat directly through, as you

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How to Find Construction Jobs in Missoula, MT

How To Guides / 5 minutes of reading

There are a few things to keep in mind when looking for construction jobs in Missoula, MT. Keep reading as we provide some tips for anyone currently in the market. Tips for Finding Construction Jobs 1. Know Where to Look You can find construction jobs in Missoula, MT on the familiar listing sites. That includes Indeed, Glassdoor, and ZipRecruiter. However, don’t forget to scout for opportunities on LinkedIn. Missoula has a relatively small population of just over 74,000 people. Once

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Air Quality in Missoula, Montana – A Detailed Overview

Detailed Overview / 7 minutes of reading

In recent years, the air quality of Missoula, Montana has been up and down, but it is still not something to dismiss. According to data on the DEQ site, this year Missoula, MT’s air quality has been mostly graded as “good”, with the levels rising into the yellow moderate category often enough to remain concerned. The Missoula county site has said the current Missoula air quality forecast is overall good to moderate, which should not cause panic for Missoulians, however

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20 Must-Have Plumbing and HVAC Tools and Equipment

Tools & Equipment / 10 minutes of reading

Knowing what tools to buy when many of them look similar is no easy task. You’d think it’s easier when you know what specific field you need them for. However, it’s not always the case, as researching tools for HVAC technicians can get complicated. When you’re filtering your search results to HVAC tools on store websites will often give you specialty tools in the trade, but not a comprehensive list of products you’ll need. We’ve just simplified your search for

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