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If you are considering investing in a new heating system for your home, you’ll want to explore your options carefully. The type of heating unit you purchase will determine how much energy you consume, how balanced the air is, and what kind of energy source you use.

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Your heating and plumbing systems are among the essential components in our home. Therefore, it would help if you protected them from the freezing cold temperatures. With winter on the way, we recommend that you schedule a complete plumbing and heating inspection before the temperatures plummet and the snowstorms arrive.

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Leaky pipes are more than an irritation. They cost you money. Experts estimate the cost of a leaky pipe includes more than the pipe itself. Leaks can lead to structural damage around the house, expensive plumbing repairs, and mold mitigation.

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Winter is the best time to clean out the ductwork in your home. Your family will be indoors more often with sealed windows and doors. Since the air has nowhere to go, the dirty ductwork will continue to distribute dirty air throughout every house.

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Steve’s Plumbing & Heating provides fast and efficient 24/7 emergency service for homeowners in the Minneapolis, Minnesota. We are on call during the day, night, and the weekends to help you when you experience a plumbing or heating emergency.

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Beginning in October, you’ll change your air conditioning from cooling to heating. Preparing your furnace for the Minnesota winters is essential for keeping your family comfortable and safe as temperatures plummet below freezing. Preventative maintenance is the key to ensuring that your furnace operates at peak performance when you need it most.

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Under the U.S. Clean Air Act on substances that deplete the ozone layer, the EPA is phasing out the production and import of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) to protect the ozone layer. By phasing out the production of ozone-depleting substances like HCFCs, homeowners and HVAC contractors are reducing the risk of skin cancer caused by exposure to UV radiation. In addition, many of these ozone-depleting substances are greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.

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Trying to figure out what is wrong with the dishwasher can result in an endless search with no answers. Dishwashers are, after all, the most complicated of all the major appliances in your kitchen. They are made of several moving parts, all of which are vital to the machine’s operation.

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Cleaning the drains in your home is vital for keeping the entire plumbing in excellent shape. Although plumbing systems do an excellent job of maintaining water flow, they still need to be cleaned from time to time. The dirtier the pipes become, the more difficult it becomes for water to flow freely through the pipes.

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Find out which is more efficient for you to include in your daily schedule - a Shower or a Bath. Steve’s Plumbing provides you with the information you need!

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