Posts by Dracut Plumbing & HVAC
Tankless Water Heater Not Working? Here’s What to Check
Tankless water heaters are energy-efficient, have low maintenance costs, and are reasonably durable. But just like any appliance, they’re not completely immune to issues. If your tankless water heater isn’t performing up to par here’s what you should check. Scenario 1: There’s no hot water! This is the most common problem you can expect with…
Read MoreWhat is a Heat Pump, and How Does it Work?
Enjoying the summertime looks a little different right now (thanks COVID-19), but what probably won’t change is the summer heat. That means most of us are already looking for ways to keep cool while keeping our costs down. You know the usual suspects: AC units, window units, and ceiling fans. There’s also, you know, praying…
Read MoreFlooded Basement? Steps Before Calling a Plumber
Flooded Basement? Do these eight things before calling a plumber Few things are worse than walking into your basement and finding standing water. Dealing with a flooded basement is time-consuming, exhausting, and—you won’t be surprised to hear this—expensive. Fortunately, you can save yourself some big bucks by following this step-by-step guide before you call in…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Switch Your Fan Direction
How to Be More Comfortable and Save $$ This Summer You know all those trendy DIY videos on Facebook and Instagram? (Of course you do, because what else have we all been up to while social distancing?) Most of those hacks lead to hours of cleaning up glitter and hot glue, never to produce a…
Read MoreWhat the Crap is a Bidet?
We’ll try not to get too personal… We’ve all been there. You’re doing our business, and you realize there’s no toilet paper. You start to panic, frantically searching your bathroom cabinets hoping to find even half a roll. With a national TP shortage, this is a reality we’ll likely be dealing with for quite some…
Read MoreHow to Hire a Plumber During the Coronavirus Crisis
Here’s the thing about your plumbing: It doesn’t care, at all, about what’s happening in the world. So the reality that you’re dealing with a global health crisis? It simply doesn’t care. But at New Era Plumbing & HVAC, we do. We get that many of you are trying to navigate working from home while…
Read MoreHow Do I Find the Tonnage of My AC Unit
OK, real talk: As a homeowner, replacing your air conditioning unit is absolutely no fun. It can be expensive, the research is a time-suck, and unless you’re Dracut HVAC pros like we are, you’ll quickly come up against unfamiliar industry jargon (like “AC tonnage”) that’ll leave you frustrated, confused, and worried about making a costly…
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of That Musty Smell
Imagine this: You’re a kid, and your family’s been on the road all day. You and your siblings are jammed into the backseat of the car, arguing over whether the windows should be up or down and who gets to control the radio. Finally, after a bazillion miles and way too many hours, you pull…
Read MoreWhy the Thaw Might Not End Your Plumbing Problems
The days are getting longer, and the temperatures are slowly warming—and although winter isn’t officially over for a few weeks, we’re already looking forward to more sunshine and less “blah.” We’re guessing you feel the same way—especially if you’re one of the unlucky Dracut plumbing customers who got to experience the “joy” of frozen pipes…
Read More3 Signs Your Hot Water Heater Needs Repair
Hot water is often taken for granted household amenity. When water heaters stop working, homeowners may scramble to find a plumbing company online. Dracut homeowners no longer must second guess the credibility of plumbers when they select New Era Plumbing & HVAC, formerly known as SDP Plumbing. In order to promote client-customer transparency, we have…
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