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What You Need to Know About Plumbing Kitchen Remodeling

Plumbing is often an often overlooked component of a kitchen remodeling project at first. If you do not consider the pipes, fixtures, and other parts of the plumbing when you redesign the floorplan you may end up making costly mistakes. Steve’s Plumbing & Heating can help you configure the plumbing as your renovate each section of the kitchen, so you have a new, efficient, and sustainable system. Our expert plumbing technicians can perform fixture installation, appliance installation, and plumbing network rerouting.

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My Water Heater is Out of Hot Water Faster Than Normal!

Are you wondering why your hot water supply is running out faster than it should? Now is an excellent time to contact Steve’s Plumbing & Heating in Wisconsin Rapids. We can assess your water heater and get it performing in peak condition once again. The good news is that we can fix these types of problems in a relatively short period. Give us a call and let us help you when your water heater goes out.

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Here’s Your Bathroom Plumbing Installation Guide

Whether you’re remodeling a current bathroom or building a new home, Steve’s Plumbing & Heating can help you through every phase of the project. We provide comprehensive plumbing installation and design for residential properties. By partnering with us, you will get expert advice as well top-notch setup from seasoned professionals. Below is a short guide to bathroom installation and what you can expect when you undertake the project. If you have any questions, you can contact for a free consultation.

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What Happens When Your Heat Pump Goes Bad?

A heat pump is part of a mechanical-compression cycle refrigeration system that we install for both heating and cooling purposes. The pump circulates warm air from one location to another. Which direction the pump moves the air depends on the temperature outside (or the temperature needed inside the building). When it’s cold outside the pump takes the air and converts it to warm air before pushing inside the house. When it’s warm outside, the pump removes the warm air so that the AC unit can produce cold. It is the most vital component in your heating and cooling system. So, as you might guess, when the heat pump goes bad, it cripples the rest of the equipment.

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Tankless Water Heaters: Do They Save You Money?

Tankless water heaters have emerged over the last decade as the new standard for water temperature control. But do tankless water heaters save you money? Below, we compare tank water heaters and tankless water heaters and which one is best for your home. If you would like to know more about the features and benefits of tankless water heaters, contact Steve’s Plumbing & Heating. We’re here to answer all your questions.

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Keep Your House Safe with Professional Appliance Installation

One of the reasons homeowners install appliances without the help of a professional is so that they’ll save money. While this may be true in one sense, you’re still better off hiring a Steve’s Plumbing & Heating technician to install the appliance for you. A professional installation can ensure that the machine is implemented into your electrical system according to building codes, industry standards, and manufacturer specifications. Adhering to all three will keep your house safe while you are using any appliance.

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What Should You Do Before Turning on the Heater This Winter?

When the temperature falls in Minnesota, it’s time for you to reboot your HVAC system to keep your home warm for the winter months ahead. Before it gets too cold, Steve’s Plumbing & Heating can help you go down your checklist to make sure the entire system is working as it should. Our certified heating and cooling contractors can identify any issues that may be plaguing your boiler or furnace and fix we get too deep into winter. Here are some of the problems we look for:

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Residential Boilers: A Short Buying Guide

Boilers are a standard heating system in both residential and commercial properties. Although different types of boilers offer a wide range of features, they mostly perform the same function. Boilers heat water, and then distribute it through a building via a piping network that channels through the walls, ceiling, or floors. Most boilers are powered by natural gas, oil, propane, or diesel fuel.

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Do You Have the Right Thermostat for Your Home?

Today’s thermostats range from standard conventional units to programmable units with lots of bells and whistles. Our guide below can help you compare the different types of thermostats so that you can choose the right one for your home. Manufacturers design all features on modern units for comfort, convenience, and energy-efficiency. Let’s take a closer look at the three types of thermostats we install or repair.

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Furnaces vs. Boilers: What’s the Difference?

Ask the average homeowner what is heating their home and, without flinching, they’ll tell you it's their furnace. Some homes and businesses, however, are heated using boilers and not furnaces. While they both perform the same function, they operate in different ways. Below is a description of each and why know the difference is essential.

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