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HRV Vs. ERV Systems, What’s The Difference?

HRV Vs. ERV Systems, What’s The Difference?

Introduction In the tricky world of HVAC systems, the roles of Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) and Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRVs) are regularly understated yet essential in enhancing indoor air quality and electricity efficiency. This exploration delves into the...

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Is Your Heater Ready for Winter?

Is Your Heater Ready for Winter?

The wind has turned chilly and the clouds are moving in. It may not be winter just yet, but fall is definitely here and it will only get cooler over the next few months. A lot of us are probably starting to eye the thermostat and think about turning up the heat. But...

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4 Benefits of Water Heater Maintenance

4 Benefits of Water Heater Maintenance

There are few things more enjoyable than a comfortably warm (or nice and hot) shower to clean off and refresh. There is also nothing worse than being in the middle of your cozy rinse and having the water suddenly turn icy. If this has happened to you, there were...

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The Best Guard Against Flooding: Sump Pumps

The Best Guard Against Flooding: Sump Pumps

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the end of June marked the rainiest eight-month time period for the state of Pennsylvania. In fact, with all the rain we’ve been getting, it was found that, as of July, the past four years have been...

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Why Clean Drains Are the Best Holiday Gift

Why Clean Drains Are the Best Holiday Gift

Some of the biggest holidays of the year are just around the corner. Are you prepared? Hopefully, you are and if so we want to ask a follow-up question: is your plumbing prepared? While that second query may sound a little strange, we promise that it is related. This...

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5 Benefits of Geothermal Heating

5 Benefits of Geothermal Heating

It is pretty incredible to think about the fact that we can harness power, warmth, and cold from our planet. Not only is this a fact that allows us to spend less time and energy trying to keep our daily lives moving, but it is also one that means we can spend less...

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Is Your Generator Ready for a Storm?

Is Your Generator Ready for a Storm?

Pennsylvania has seen some intense weather. From the paralyzing effect of the Great Blizzard of March 1888 to the havoc created by Hurricane Agnes in 1972, to the more recent toll of Hurricane Sandy on our state. We know far too well how quickly things can get bad....

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How To Avoid Frozen Pipes

How To Avoid Frozen Pipes

The last thing that anyone needs to be dealing with during a snowy night or even just an icy cold day is a frozen pipe bursting. Not only does a frozen pipe create problems for the delivery of water to your home, but if a frozen pipe bursts before you can resolve the...

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5 Signs You Need Boiler Repair

5 Signs You Need Boiler Repair

We know that replacing any of your home comfort systems is a bothersome ordeal. From choosing the new system that you’ll be putting in, to figuring out who you can trust to get the installation done right, there is a lot of stress and money involved. It is...

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Why Your Furnace is Making That Noise

Why Your Furnace is Making That Noise

You’ve caught yourself holding still and listening to the noises emanating from your ductwork a few times now. What in the world is that noise? We hate to say this but it is likely to be caused by your furnace. Over time your furnace will wear out a bit and develop...

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What is Kettling?

What is Kettling?

The wind is kicking up outside but you are nice and cozy in the safe haven of your home. Between the wonderful sealing that your home has and the efficient heating capacity of your heater, you can enjoy these briskly chilly days in comfort with a hot cup of tea in...

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Tips For Improving Your Home Heating

Some areas of the country are starting to see warmer temperatures but here in Wynnewood it is still pretty cold. Let’s just say the heaters won’t be shut off for the year anytime soon! It is a time of year when we are all thankful that we have working heaters. Even if...

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Is Your Furnace on Its Last Leg?

Is Your Furnace on Its Last Leg?

Furnaces are known for providing reliable and effective warmth to your home throughout the coldest months of the year. With a good lifespan and great energy efficiency, a furnace is a common choice for home heating throughout the country for good reason. With that...

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Do You Need a Boiler Replacement?

Do You Need a Boiler Replacement?

Your boiler is a pretty important system for your home, especially on chilly winter days. But even now, as temperatures have become more liveable with spring on its way, your boiler shouldn’t be completely off your mind. There is still the chance of an exceptionally...

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You Know You Need Sump Pump Repairs When….

You Know You Need Sump Pump Repairs When….

Maybe you were battling the floodwaters already this spring and putting your sump pump to the test. Or perhaps your sump pump was put through the wringer several months back when we were doused in rain. Whatever your situation, if your home is still clean and dry it...

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Why Do I Need a Professional Plumber?

Why Do I Need a Professional Plumber?

All too often we are called out to homes in the area where someone has already attempted to provide a repair to their plumbing system themselves or allowed an amateur to take a crack at it, with the end result being the fix causes just as many problems. While trying a...

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Steps to Handle a Leak

Steps to Handle a Leak

No one wants to find a leak in their home but sometimes it is inevitable. Old pipes spring a leak and even new pipes can encounter a problem. The key is that, if you have a leak, you want to get it fixed fast. That can be hard to do if you don’t know you have a leak...

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Signs Your Toilet Needs Repairs

Signs Your Toilet Needs Repairs

If you have indoor plumbing, you likely shudder at the thought of having to revert to an age when outhouses were a standard form of, er, relief. If you have a toilet in your home that isn’t working though, and its the only one, suddenly that outhouse may seem like a...

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Is It Time For a New Water Heater?

Is It Time For a New Water Heater?

You need to have a reliable plumber to turn to for your plumbing needs, from big to small. With the professional plumbers at Walsh Brothers Plumbing and Mechanical Services, Inc. you know exactly who to turn to. This makes it a lot easier to deal with issues like a...

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Tips to Give Your Bathroom a Boost

Ready to give your home’s bathroom a little facelift? Maybe you are tired of the subway tile countertops or you have had to tighten a leaking showerhead a few too many times. Whatever the reason, if you are ready to refresh your bathroom, you should have a reliable...

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Staying Safe After the Storm

Tropical Storm Isaias left behind a good amount of damage and its fair share of problems. During the process of recovering from this event, we want to provide a few reminders on how best to stay safe during the aftermath of a tropical storm. 5 Safety Tips After a...

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What Is Drain Cleaning?

What Is Drain Cleaning?

Without the drains in your home, you wouldn’t be able to do much when it comes to your plumbing. That means no dishwasher, no reliable bathroom or kitchen sink, and so on. Unfortunately, if your drains are clogged up, it will be almost the same as not having them at...

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5 Ideas to Help You Save Water This Month

Saving water is an important goal to have. It is better for your bills and for the Earth as a whole, and we all want to help out our home planet. Sometimes it can seem easier said than done. Where do you start? The team at Walsh Brothers Plumbing and Mechanical...

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5 Signs You Need AC Repairs

5 Signs You Need AC Repairs

Temperatures around here aren’t likely to take any major drops anytime soon. Now, you already know that since you are a local. And you probably also know that getting through several more weeks of heat is going to require the help of your air conditioner. What you...

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Is It Time For a Tankless Water Heater?

Is It Time For a Tankless Water Heater?

Enough is enough. That was the last lukewarm to cold shower that you are going to take until something is done about the water heater. You hop online to see what might be up with your system and discover that it is likely your worst fear: you need a water heater...

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The Best Way to Handle Leaks

Whether you own or rent a home, chances are you will encounter a leak in your house once or twice, if you haven’t been through it already. And when that leak pops up, you are likely to want to get the issue resolved as quickly as possible. Before you dive in though,...

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Was This Your AC Unit’s Last Summer?

Was This Your AC Unit’s Last Summer?

Cooler temperatures have been providing our area with a welcome break from the heat. Our air conditioners have finally been allowed to take a break and cracking a window in many cases is enough to keep your home comfortable. But before you turn your mind fully towards...

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The Fresh Air US System Fights COVID-19!

Exciting NEWS…..we’ve received thousands of requests to see whether Fresh-Aire UV systems can address SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease. We couldn’t be more proud to announce that Fresh-Aire UV has completed SARS-CoV-2 testing and the results are...

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Tips To Help You Keep Your Home Warm

Tips To Help You Keep Your Home Warm

The weather has fully shifted into a downward trend. This means that rather than worrying about your air conditioner, it is time to turn your attention to your heating system. After all, it is better to check on your system now and make sure you’ll be able to stay...

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