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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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General wear and tear occurs with the plumbing in your household. When it happens, it can produce noises in your plumbing system. A Steve’s Plumbing & Heating technician can guide you through the diagnosis and make the necessary repairs for you. Regular checkups and drain maintenance goes a long way in ensuring your plumbing is working at it’s best.

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Now that the colder warmer weather is here, it is time to make sure your AC system is in top condition for those balmy summer evenings. When those warm summer temperatures climb into the 80s and 90s, your home’s air conditioner needs to keep up. Having a reliable AC can also be a health concern for young children and the elderly. Steve’s Plumbing and Heating can help you make sure your AC is ready to go for the season.

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When it is time to purchase a new water heater, there are many factors to consider. Water heaters perform an important role in your home. Steve’s Plumbing and Heating in Central Wisconsin can help you determine which is right for your home and install it properly for you.

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Murphy’s Law dictates that if anything can go wrong, it will go wrong, and this can certainly be true when it comes to plumbing. In the Internet age, it is tempting to turn to the web for easy plumbing hacks. But these temporary plumbing solutions can often cause more trouble than they are worth, wasting time and hard-earned money. Steve’s Plumbing and Heating in Central Wisconsin offers helpful plumbing solutions to help you avoid the pitfalls of temporary solutions that cost you in the long run.

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A staple of any modern kitchen is the garbage disposal. Over time this appliance can jam, leak, clog, rattle, or start to smell. These red flags indicate your garbage disposal is in need of maintenance or repair. Steve’s Plumbing and Heating in Central Wisconsin can help you recognize and address these warning signs to keep your disposal running optimally. Let’s take a deeper look into this forgotten plumbing component.

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