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Winter is approaching and with it is coming the blisteringly cold weather we get every year. Here at American Way Plumbing we know there is a single most important thing for you to do before winter starts – and that’s take care of your heating unit! You don’t want your heater to fail you in the middle of the harshest months, but getting an entire installation isn’t always necessary, so we’ve come up with a list of things that you can do to help keep your heating unit in great condition.       Keep the area clean! You want to make sure there is nothing around your heating unit or vents that could inhibit it from getting the warm air out to you. Making sure that your heating unit is clear so it can operate can help with both keeping your home clean, and heating costs.       Clear out any ducts. If your heating unit has ducts, they could have easily gotten covered in dust over the summer. To make sure that you are not putting dust into your breathing air, you want to keep them as clean as possible.       Winterize your windows. In order to make sure you’re getting the best heating for your entire house, you want to make sure that your heaters are properly cared for and sealed. You can either put storm windows in, cover your windows with plastic, or both (which is probably best). This will keep more warm air in so your heater isn’t going crazy trying to cool a drafty house. Making sure that your heating unit is in good repair can be kept track of fairly easily by doing these few things, but for anything that requires more work you’re going to want to hire a professional. American Way technicians are trained to handle any brand or model of heating unit that you might have, and they are ready to help you out! Contact us now to see how we can save you a bundle this winter! Check out our Facebook Page!

Now that summer is winding down, and the temperatures are rising more, it’s a good time to talk about cooling efficiency. Your air conditioner can be overworking up to 40%, meaning you’re losing money with that giant electric bill. We’ve come up with some great solutions to help you save money and make your air conditioner more energy efficient! Here at American Way, we are prepared to help you no matter what! So if you need assistance, let us know! Portable Units – These may seem like they use more power to keep your house clean, but that’s because they’re more suitable to be used in one room. Think of it like this: you’re in the living room and it’s sweltering, take your portable unit and pop it in the living room with you – not only are you keeping it from cooling unnecessary rooms, you can control just how cool you want it to be. Are You Cooling Your Furniture? You could be. If your furniture is in the way of your vents, you could very well be cooling the backside of your couch instead of your house. It’s easiest to rearrange your furniture for a short time than figuring out how to redirect the cool air, so play Tetris with your chairs and reap the cool benefits. Light and Lights – keeping lights on for a long time in your home can encourage heat to stick around. If you want it to be cooler, go without the lights for as long as you can. You can also keep it cool in your home by closing all the curtains from direct sunlight. If you need assistance helping your air conditioner work optimally, contact us here at American Way and we’ll do our best to help! Keep in touch through our Facebook page!

American Way knows that sometimes it’s too stressful or you’re too busy to call a professional for every little thing that goes wrong with your AC, so we’ve come up with a few more things you can do to keep your AC clean and working properly! Check out our earlier blog for more tips like these below that can help keep up the maintenance on your AC and keep it running more spectacularly than you could ever hope. Remember that sometimes you may need a professional if it’s a job that requires strong chemicals, but if you keep your AC cleaned and looked after on a regular basis, you should be able to manage these on your own.       Keep your AC clean! Your air conditioner can collect lots of nasty debris in a short amount of time, so you want to keep an eye on it. Dust and mold can collect in places and will need to be cleaned regularly. Condensation pans need to be checked frequently to make sure no debris or mold is clogging the system. You want to make sure nothing is sitting on your AC unit; improper care can lead to internal components rusting and making  a bad situation worse when it comes to fixing your AC. To clean your air conditioner you can make a simple mix of 10:1 water and bleach – this should do the trick and kill anything that could be trying to grow on your air conditioner. Be careful, though! Too strong of a mixture could harm your AC instead of cleaning it.       Keep it debris free. Your AC collects a surprising amount of debris, so keeping it clean and free of anything it’s collecting can help keep it in working order. Anything that collects or falls on your vents or coils will make your AC work harder, so try to vacuum or wipe down areas of your air conditioner regularly. Check our Facebook page for more information and updates!

There are many ways to keep up with your air conditioner and ensure that it is working at optimum capacity. Many HVAC units can be kept working properly with the proper maintenance, so we’ve compiled a list of things that you can do to ensure that your AC unit is working at the highest efficiency. Firstly, make sure that there is a radius around the outside unit of at least two feet. Your air conditioner can’t work properly if it’s not getting enough air to work with – not to mention the fact that it could get clogged fairly easily if something is in the way. Make sure that you clean up around your AC unit throughout the year. Clean out debris such as leaves, pollen, and twigs regularly. Make sure that if you mow your lawn regularly that you don’t get the grass clippings in your AC unit. Pour a cup of bleach mixed with water down the air-conditioner condensate drain on an annual basis. This keeps things like mold and algae from building up and ensures that your AC unit is working properly. Inspect the refrigerant lines leading into the house. You want to make sure there are no leaks or damages to mess with your air conditioner’s cooling capacity. Don’t forget to buy a better filter if you haven’t already. There are new filters out there that can attract the tiniest particles like a magnet, even trapping particles that carry bacteria! If you have pets, you want to make sure you are changing your filter on a very regular basis as pet hair can clog the filter easily. Here at American Way, we would be happy to make sure that your air conditioner is working properly. We can do regular maintenance, repair, and installation – and if you’re suspecting something is going wrong, we can stop by and give you a diagnosis. Call us today!

American Way has highly trained technicians and staff to help you with all your plumbing needs, but we also understand that sometimes, the job is more easily fixed at home. There are a multitude of reasons for our plumbing to act up on us, and some of them are very easily fixed with simple plumbing hacks. Because we understand that not everything is an emergency, we’ve come up with a few of these simple plumbing hacks to help you should you need to do a quick fix by yourself. If you have a loud sink that echoes or tries to simulate a gong whenever something strikes it, consider using an expanding foam between the two sinks. This will help eliminate the empty space and help offer more stability between the two – meaning, no more gong music when you’re trying to do the dishes. You can use your toilet after turning off the water – and if you’re in need of turning the water off due to extenuating circumstances, knowing how is extremely helpful. Keep a couple of gallon buckets near your toilet. Then, when you flush, pour one into the toilet. One gallon = about one flush, so if you need to keep your water off for long periods of time, keep a few buckets. If your child has dropped a toy down the toilet, it may seem beneficial to try and plunge it out, but a plunger will actually force the toy much further down your pipes. Instead, use a wet-dry vacuum to grasp the toy without getting messy yourself. These tips can help keep your bathroom and plumbing clear when you just need a quick fix, but remember that if your situation requires a professional eye and steady hand, always contact your local plumber for professional assistance. Trying to fix it on your own can make a situation much worse. Check out our Twitter for more updates and information!

Summer is here and she’s here to stay! We all know what summer can be like in New Jersey – hot, sticky, and a pain in the butt. Don’t let summer take you by surprise and keep you immobilized with her heat, get your AC in right away! But before you do, keep in mind that regular cleaning and maintenance is needed to keep your air conditioner in the best condition. American Way offers great deals and discounts on repair and maintenance of your air conditioning unit, but because we know that not everyone can afford to have regular maintenance on their AC, here are a few ways you can reduce your need for consistent assistance when it comes to keeping your home or office cool.   Know your unit. What sort of air conditioner do you have? Different air conditioners need different routine maintenance and cleaning, so make sure that you are acutely aware of what your AC needs. You can check out your manual for instructions on regular upkeep and cleaning, or you can go online to look up similar guidelines. Remember, not everything has the same components, so be certain that you know exactly what you’re doing before you go about cleaning every inch. If your air conditioner has coils – be certain to keep them clean. Whether these coils are inside or outside, keeping them free of debris, dust, and mold will help the efficiency of your air conditioning unit. Make certain that you can easily get to the coils before you clean them – if they are harder to get to, you may need to call for assistance. Keeping these clean will help improve the overall performance of your air conditioner, and help its life expectancy to go up, so don’t slack on it!   We’ll have a few more suggestions next week, so stay posted! Keep up with our Facebook!

Taking time to invest in the maintenance of your heating system will ensure that it continues working properly year after year. This means that you need to find a quality, reliable heating services in Essex County, NJ. American Way has been around for several decades, providing quality, reliable services to all the homeowners and businesses in Essex County. Your heating system needs to be inspected and repaired on a regular basis in order to ensure it continues operating efficiently. Installation Services for Your Heating System One of the main services we offer to Essex County residents is the installation of new heating units. The units offered by American Way technicians are all energy efficient and designed to provide you with long-lasting durability and quality. We can help you find the right brand of heating unit and the right size to optimize the heating system in your home. Our Trained and Reliable Technicians Each of the technicians working at American Way are licensed, insured and bonded. This means you can have confidence in the services and repairs they offer. We offer each of our customers 100 percent customer satisfaction and ensure that the job is done properly before leaving. You can count on our services and technicians to ensure your heating system is working properly and efficiently. Other Services We Offer Some of the other services offered by our technicians include: Heating repair services Heating system installation Heating system maintenance If you are in need of any type of services for your heating system in Essex County, NJ, then call on our professional technicians from American Way

When is the last time you really gave any thought to your home’s plumbing system? Chances are, it was when something went wrong. Unfortunately, there are far too many homeowners who do not give any thought to their plumbing system until something goes wrong. However, if you had taken preventative action and called our team from American Way for plumbing services in Bergen County, NJ ahead of time, you could have saved time, money and frustration. Plumbing Services We Offer In addition to providing quality repairs for your plumbing system, we also offer plumbing installation services and troubleshooting. Some of the most common services we provide include: · Plumbing repair services · New plumbing system installation · Component replacement · Clogged drain repairs · Repairs or replacement for the main sewer line 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee When you call American Way for plumbing services in Bergen County, NJ, you can have peace of mind that every service, repair or installation we provide comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We offer this because each of our plumbers and technicians are licensed, bonded and insured. This means you can always feel confident that you are getting quality repairs at a price you can afford. Plumbing Service Affordability Our plumbing technicians in Bergen County, NJ also provide affordable services that will meet your needs. When you receive a quote for our services, you can feel confident that this is the amount you will pay when the final bill arrives. This is another part of our guarantee to your complete satisfaction from our services. If you need quality plumbing services in Bergen County, NJ, call us today. We will arrive at your site in a timely manner and ensure that your plumbing system is in proper working condition before we leave.

We provide a variety of plumbing services throughout the following areas: Essex County, Passaic County, and Morris County. At American Way, we have a team of professionals who we train to have the knowledge needed to provide you with exceptional service.  From minor to major issues regarding plumbing Keany NJ, our company can tend to your issue right away. We’ve had several years of experience with the following services:           Hot Water Heaters         Bathroom Remodeling         Pipe Repair         Bath, Showers, Sinks, and Toilet Issues         Repairing of Fixtures and Installation         Appliance Installation         Main Water Lines         Main Sewer Lines         Sump Pumps         Gas Leaks         Water Leaks         Gas Lines Why Hire a Professional There are some people who think that the cheaper way out of a plumbing issue is just to fix the problem on their own. Unfortunately, that is sometimes the complete opposite. If you don’t have the proper experience when it comes to this type of plumbing Morristown NJ, and if you go to make the repairs yourself, you could be costing yourself more money in the end. If you install something wrong, or if you make even a minor mistake on a repair, it could cost you hundreds, or even thousands of dollars down the road. It’s best to hire a professional who can get it right the first time. It’s not just about saving money either, it’s best to be safe. A professional knows what to do to keep themselves safe with a job like this. It’s not worth money or your health to attempt the job on your own. We strive to provide the best service possible. We put ourselves in our customers’ shoes, and we handle the situation how we would want it to be handled if we were the customer. American Way plumbing services will be a cost efficient decision.  

Winter is here again and that means higher energy costs in Cranford, NJ. If you have noticed a sharp increase in your heating costs these past few years, maybe it’s time to reevaluate your heating usage and the efficiency of your boilers or furnaces. In estimate Americans spend around $600 – $2000 on heating costs each year. The bad news is, in estimate more than 90% of these households will have higher heating expense this year. If your monthly heating costs is hurting your budget, our tips below can surely help. Note that these tips will also depend on your boiler, furnace and water heater boilers and the number of people in your households. Tip 1 – It’s time to Convert According to the energy department, households using oil powered boilers, furnaces and water heaters spend more compared to other households which uses boilers, furnaces and water heaters that use natural gas and electricity. If your heating system is running on oil, it’s a good idea to contemplate on using gas or electricity powered models. If your boilers or furnaces are still new, you can also opt to have your oil powered boilers or furnaces converted to gas. American Way Heating, Cooling and Plumbing can surely assist you with conversion. Tip 2 – Keep Your Heating System Well Maintained Keeping your heating system well maintained ensures that your heating system (may it be boiler or furnace) runs efficiently at all times. You may have been used to hearing weird sounds coming from your furnaces and boilers, however these sounds may indicate that there is already wrong with your heating system. Contact American Way, Heating Cooling and Plumbing so we can help you check. Tip 3 – Replace it If your heating system is old and you have been facing frequent issues with it, it’s probably time to have it replaced. The initial costs may seem too expensive at first. However, doing this will prove to be cheaper. This is specially true if you choose high efficiency boilers or furnaces. If you are ready to do this, contact American Way, Heating Cooling and Plumbing for free estimates on replacement and new installation. Bonus tip – Only work with reliable heating company in Cranford, NJ. A reliable, family owned HVAC company will not only ensure that your heating system is working fine, its technicians are also knowledgeable with the heating demands each homes they serve needs. If you are in need of a reliable and reasonable priced heating services in Cranford, NJ, look no further. Contact us for free estimates on new boiler installation, furnace installation, furnace repair, furnace installation, furnace replacement and other heating services. We are available 24/7 to provide you with the services you need.