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Polybutylene Lines Will Fail

reliable — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:50:47 +0000

Polybutylene Replacement By Dan Jape

During the late 70’s to the mid 90’s, polybutylene was the preferred piping material for builders of new homes and businesses. It was easy to install, cheap and could be installed quickly. Poly was considered to be the future of all water pipe for new home construction all across the country.

The Last Water Heater You’ll Ever Buy

reliable — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:02:52 +0000

By Dan Jape, owner Reliable Heating, Air, Plumbing and Electrical

When you are in need for a new water heater, there are a number of different models on the market today. One can choose the regular tank water heaters that last for 10 to 12 years normally or a high efficient tankless type that can last 20 to 25 years and provide a large amount of hot water on demand.

Do you have room to expand?

reliable — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:48:39 +0000

by Dan Jape of Reliable Heating & Air

A few weeks ago I received a letter from Cherokee County water department informing me they were installing a back flow preventer on our home and letting us know of a need to have a thermal expansion tank installed in our plumbing system to prevent possible damage to our home. All cities and counties have installed or are installing back flow preventers to stop the possible contamination of the water supply in homes. A back flow preventer is a one way valve installed at the connection of your homes water supply and it makes the home a closed system that has no room for expansion which occurs when water is heated. A thermal expansion tank is required to stop the possibility of an over pressure situation that can damage to the water heater and the temperature and pressure relief valve in your home. The letter from the county gave us 30 days to have a expansion tank installed before the backflow valve is installed in our subdivision.

Control Your Home From The Palm of Your Hand By Dan Jape

reliable — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:47:53 +0000

by Dan Jape of Reliable Heating & Air

It is not often that a new product gets me so excited I want to write about it twice, but this is one of those times. A few months ago I wrote about a new remote access thermostat Trane had brought out that allowed a user to control their heating and cooling systems from any web enabled phone, I-pad or computer. The system is called Nexia Home Automation system and now that I have one actually installed on my unit, I wanted to go over it again, as I truly believe it is a very cost effective, easy to use “Smart House” device that many will find useful in their lives. If you enjoy tech, you will love this system. It is being expanded everyday to do provide more and more useful features.

It’s not just “routine” maintenance this time of year.

reliable — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:42:12 +0000

by Dan Jape of Reliable Heating, Air & Plumbing

Cold weather is right around the corner and you will soon be in need of heat in your home. Furnaces need a complete service and cleaning each year before they are turned on to make sure they are safe and efficient. Many times, a homeowner will make the assumption that just because a furnace ignites, it is safe to operate. This could not be farther from the truth. Modern day furnaces are a very safe appliance and when maintained, can give years of service. But it is important that the series of safety devices and components that make them safe are in good working order. All modern day furnaces are safe if they are maintained properly, but if neglected could cause a problem. Reliable Heating, Air & Plumbing employees 100 plus Nate certified techs to make sure all is in good shape for a long cold winter.

When it’s time, it’s time! By Dan Jape

reliable — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:21:51 +0000

by Dan Jape of Reliable Heating & Air

When it’s finally time to replace your old heating and cooling system, there will be many choices and different decisions to be made that will affect your comfort, efficiency and overall happiness with any new system selected. It would benefit anyone to become familiar with the different components and terms you will face when that day does arrive.

Reliable Heating & Air Summer 2011

reliable — Mon, 16 May 2011 23:20:12 +0000

Dan Jape, Reliable Heating & Air

Now that warm weather has arrived, it is very important that your cooling system is checked to make sure it is operating at peak efficiency. If your system is low on refrigerant or coils are dirty, it can cost you hundreds of dollars more each year to cool your home. Make sure you do not waste your money operating a cooling system that is not operating at peak efficiency.

Spring Cleanup List Begins with HVAC

reliable — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:28:42 +0000

Courtesy of HGTV.com

To keep your house in top shape, give systems an annual checkup.

Spring cleaning is a tradition, but there are some other chores that should be part of your springtime routine, too. Most of them take only a few minutes, so get started!

Home Automation Made Affordable and Easy

reliable — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:46:56 +0000

by Dan Jape of Reliable Heating & Air

There is an exciting new Trane product we have available that will allow you to put control of your home in the palm of your hand and provide total comfort and total security from any remote location. The “LiNK” system allows you to monitor and remotely control the temperatures and energy efficiency of your home as well as controlling the door locks, security lights and even turn on cameras that show you what is happening in your home. Many different systems in your home can be controlled from your web enabled phone or laptop computer. Two hundred and thirty-one different systems can be connected to the LiNK system and all you need is an internet connection.

Free Freon? Is it really free? By Dan Jape

reliable — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:22:33 +0000

Free service call. Free diagnostic with service call. Free repair with paid service call. Free furnace with air conditioner!! And now FREE FREON. I know you have seen them all before. That ad that screams an offer that is too good to be true. It makes you stop just a second and ask yourself, could this really be free- like that quarter laying on the ground of the parking lot- or is just a come on to get me to buy something else at an inflated price to cover the cost of the “free” offering?
I have always found there is no “free” in life, that free always comes with strings attached and sometimes those strings are not pleasant. The free service call, the free repair, the free furnace and free diagnostic are all priced into what you are charged for and in the end you pay more for usually inferior goods and services than if you had just used an honest contractor offering no free services.