Red Rock Mechanical, LLC Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Colchester’

3 Tips to Take Better Care of Your Garbage Disposal

Monday, March 27th, 2023

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The garbage disposal in your kitchen works great, that is, until it doesn’t. And garbage disposal problems are never fun because they usually involve bad odors and drain clogs. The good news is, you can avoid garbage disposal problems altogether by taking better care of your garbage disposal to begin with.

If you have a kitchen garbage disposal in Colchester, VT, we have three tips that can help you avoid problems. Following these tips can also extend the life of your garbage disposal so that it will last longer before you need a replacement. 

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Watch for Warning Signs Your Water Heater Needs Repairs

Monday, May 13th, 2019

tank-water-heaterUnlike heating systems and air conditioners, the water heaters in Colchester, VT operate all throughout the year. Rain, shine, or snow, your house still needs to have a steady supply of hot water that’s ready with a turn of the faucet. Too many basic everyday tasks would become difficult if not impossible if you had a non-functioning water heater in your house.

This is why it is important to pay attention to indications that the water heater is malfunctioning or running down. The sooner you can call for our water heater repair experts to fix the problem, the easier and less costly it will be to fix. Best of all, you’ll avoid a sudden loss of hot water—or even an early water heater replacement.

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How Can a Heat Pump Get Heat From Outside in Winter?

Monday, March 4th, 2019

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This is a common question people have when they first hear about how a heat pump works. The conversation usually goes something like this …

HVAC Tech: A heat pump is basically like an air conditioner. But it can work in reverse.

Homeowner: What happens when an AC runs in “reverse”?

HVAC Tech: Well, normally an AC draws heat from out of your house. That’s why the air feels cooler indoors.

Homeowner: I thought an AC generated cooling.

HVAC Tech: Cooling is the lack of heat. The AC takes the heat away, making the air cooler. But the AC has to put that heat somewhere, so it releases it outdoors. Now imagine doing it the other way. A heat pump when in heating mode draws heat from the outside and releases it indoors. Presto! Home heating.

Homeowner: Oh, I see. But … wait a minute, I’m only going to run the heat pump in heating mode when it’s cold. So that means the heat pump is bringing in heat from the cold air outside?

HVAC Tech: Yes.

Homeowner: How does that work? It’s … cold outdoors!

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The P-Trap, A Vital Part of Your Drains, Explained

Monday, September 3rd, 2018

p-trap-hand-gripping-itWhen we talk about the importance of hiring professionals to inspect your pipes, we emphasize that most of the plumbing in your house is hidden from sight. The freshwater pipes and drainpipes around your home are behind walls and cabinets, placed in the floors and ceilings, and in the case of the sewer line and water main, buried under the property.

But there’s one piece of piping you can see and access easily: the p-trap. This is a basic pipe piece, but it does a crucial job in your home. We’d like to take an opportunity to explain the p-trap and its function.

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