Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Heating Installation NJ

Winter is coming, and it is inevitable that you will be using your heater more. If you do not have a heater, now would be a good time to get one. 1st Choice Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning is a professional company that performs high quality heating installation in NJ at affordable rates.

Here are some tips to help you save money on heating costs this winter:
  • Conserve other heat. Things like ovens and hot showers produce heat. They will warm your home without using your heater. Save this heat by leaving fans off.
  • Keep track of your windows. Make sure your blinds or shades are open during the day. The sunshine will heat your home. However, you should be sure to cover your windows at night. This will help to keep the warmth inside.
  • Get your heater checked. Your heater will heat your home quicker when it performs at full efficiency. Yearly checkups can save you a bit of money in the long run.
For more information on heating installation in NJ, call 1st Choice Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning today at 201-288-0390!

Friday, October 18, 2013

Tips For Keeping Your Furnace Running

As the cool temperatures begin to come, it is important that you take some time to go over your current heating system and look for signs you need some essential maintenance. Because heaters are so complicated, obviously there is not much you can do to repair these systems on your own, but the experts at 1st Choice Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning are offering some simple, do-it-yourself solutions to maximize your heating performance and get the most out of energy savings this fall and winter.
  • Prior to turning on your home heating services, here are some precautions you can take to take care of your heater:
  • Check your furnace. Make sure that dust and dirt has been vacuumed out of the burner. If you replace your furnace filter, you can seriously cut down on allergens and pollutants getting into your home and circulating around.
  • Check major components for obvious signs of wear-and-tear. The heat exchanger and pilot light should pass a visual inspection for cracks and buildup.
  • Using oil from any hardware store, you can lubricate the motor bearings in your heater to keep it quiet and smooth.
These tips can help prevent a heating system breakdown in the middle of winter, but sometimes nothing works better than calling in a trained professional. The heating specialists at 1st Choice Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning can give you a total heating repair in NJ and keep your heater working perfectly through the coldest nights and deepest storms this winter.

For more information on heating repair in NJ, call 1st Choice Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning today at 201-288-0390!


Thursday, October 17, 2013

Heating Repair in NJ

As the weather starts to get colder for winter, you will certainly start to turn your thermostat up. If we have an especially bad year, you need to make sure that your boiler or heater is working in peak condition for the upcoming cold weather. 1st Choice Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning is a professional heating company that can perform efficient tune-ups and heating repair in NJ.

Here are some tips to help lower your energy bills this winter:

Lower the thermostat. By occasionally lowering the thermostat, experts say that you can lower your bill by 3%. Bring it down about 10 degrees before going to work or even going to sleep. The house should be able to heat back up quickly later.

Keep your fans off. Don’t forget about your bathroom or kitchen fans. Shut them off as soon as you are done with them. By leaving fans running, you can drastically lower your home’s temperature.

Don’t block your vents. If curtains or carpets are covering your vents, your heater will have to work much harder. Leave a clear path for the heat to travel.

For more information on heating repair in NJ, call 1st Choice Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning today at 201-288-0390!

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

How to Save Heating Energy

The past couple of years, cold weather has taken us by surprise. It seems that winter comes earlier and earlier every year. The extended cold periods cause boilers and heaters to work overtime which can really take a toll on them. 1st Choice Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning is a professional company providing high quality boiler installation in NJ at a price you can afford.

A heating bills and boiler repairs can get quickly escalate. Here are some tips to save on energy bills by maximizing the efficiency of your boiler.

Get a high efficiency boiler. If you have an older boiler with a pilot light, it is likely a standard efficiency boiler. High efficiency boilers work at 90% efficiency for the gas used to heat your home. Converting to a high efficiency boiler could save you money throughout the year.

Get a thermostat. Make sure your house has a thermostat installed. This will keep your heating working at a steady pace.

Keep your hot water cylinder set to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a good temperature that will keep your water hot enough but not inflate utility bills.

Our professional technicians can perform boiler installation in NJ for all major boiler brands.

For more information on boiler installation in NJ, call 1st Choice Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning today at 201-288-0390!

Monday, October 7, 2013

6 Fall Plumbing Tips

The experts at 1st Choice Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning understand the difficulty in ensuring that pipes and plumbing is prepared suitably for the cold winter months. There are a number of ways you can take steps towards maintaining the plumbing on your own in order to save yourself time and money later on, and our friendly NJ plumbers are able to help with anything you need, whether a small fix or a total replacement.
  1. Have your furnace inspected by a professional. These are an essential part of functional heating systems during the course of the winter and the average homeowner will not know how to assess the working condition of the apparatus. Talk with a professional plumber.
  2. Insulate pipes against drastic temperature changes. Pipes are designed to expand and contract to a certain point, but the fluctuations of winter temperature can cause pipes to burst or become damaged if they are not properly protected.
  3. Know where to find your main water valve. If there is a leak, you will be losing an average of 10 gallons of water each minute.
  4. Get the water heater inspected or tuned up. At this time of year, you will likely be able to get some great deals on repairs that will get you through the winter. Setting the water heater temperature to 120 degrees can give you optimal hot water as well as not overheated flow.
  5. Unhook hoses and cover pipes that are external or exposed.
  6. During winter vacations when you will be gone and your home will not be heated, take extra steps by shutting off the water valve and trying to keep your house at a minimum of 55 degrees.
For more information on our plumbing services in NJ, call 1st Choice Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning today at 201-288-0390!

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Heating Installation Riverdale NJ

When it is below freezing outside, the last thing you want to worry about is needing a heating installation in Riverdale, NJ. At 1st Choice Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning we are a professional plumbing company ready to upgrade or repair your system while the weather is still tolerable.

We provide the following heating services:
  • Heating Repair Riverdale NJ
  • Heating Installation Riverdale NJ
  • Water Heater Installation Riverdale NJ
  • Boiler Installation Riverdale NJ
We specialize in heating installation in Riverdale NJ  for residential, industrial or commercial properties. We can install, repair or replace all major brands and are experienced with overcoming any problem that you might face this winter with your heating system. Being without heat during the coldest months of the year can be uncomfortable and can even become a safety hazard, so it is important that you deal with your heating problem as soon as it starts. Neglecting to address a problem with your heating system can have grave consequences down the road.

For more information on heating installation in Riverdale, NJ, call 1st Choice Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning today at 201-288-0390!