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New Power Plant Goes on Line Today By Dan Jape

reliable — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:03:44 +0000

This morning on the news Georgia Power announced they were putting a new power generating plant on line. I found it ironic that the new plant is running on natural gas. With the low price of natural gas, it is a good way to make electricity. When people tout electric cars or hybrid cars as the answer, they forget the power has to come from somewhere. Coal and natural gas consumption are used to generate electricity which takes away some of the “green” of electric cars. My name is Dan Jape and I own Reliable Heating, Air, Plumbing, and Electrical in Woodstock, Georgia.

Is your attic overheated? By Dan Jape

reliable — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:04:15 +0000

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

In the past two years, many homes in the Atlanta area have had new roofs installed due to the hail damage and storms that have been epidemic. With these new roofs came a very harmful side effect sold to the unsuspecting homeowner by the various roofing companies: a scorching hot attic. My name is Dan Jape and I am the owner of Reliable Heating & Air and I see hundreds of attics that are in the 150 degree range which puts a serious strain on their a/c systems.

To Tank or Not to Tank?

reliable — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:58:43 +0000

To Tank or Not to Tank. By Dan Jape

In the past few years, tankless water heaters have drawn a lot attention from consumers looking for a better way to heat water in their home. The tankless offers many attractive features that make them a great, energy efficient source of almost limitless hot water without paying to keep 40 or 50 gallons of water hot all day when you are away from home. The way a tankless works is by reducing the amount of water flowing through the heater so it stays in the heater long enough to be heated to the correct temperature. One of the problems with conventional tankless water heaters are when numerous people are using water, the flow can be very low and they can struggle to keep up with demand. In many homes a circulator is required to give instant hot water in all fixtures so you don’t have to waste water waiting for adequate hot water to bath or wash. A circulator can’t be used on a regular tankless water heater, so there is sometimes a waiting period for hot water. A traditional tank water heater does not reduce flow, but when hot water runs out, you have to wait for the water to be heated until you can use it again. To fill a normal sized garden tub, you have to have at least 100 gallons of hot water on reserve and the tank type water heater can be expensive to keep this much water on demand.

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.

Toilets that Don’t Backup?

reliable — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:31:39 +0000

Due to the EPA regulations requiring toilets to use only 1.6 gallons of water each flush, many people experience problems with their toilets flushing properly. They find themselves flushing 2 or 3 times and constantly having to use a plunger to unclog the toilet. These multiple flushes end up using more water than the old 6 gallon toilets used. This is no fun and can be an embarrassment when guests use their bathroom. Many times, people will not be able to clear the commode with a plunger and they have to call a plumber like Reliable Heating, Air & Plumbing of Woodstock to help. This has become a serious problem in past years. People actually purchase old commodes made before the EPA regulations went into effect and have then refurbished so they can have a toilet that actually flushes well. There are stories of some actually smuggling toilets from other countries where the regulations do not apply to get a properly flushing toilet. I know this may sound funny to you, but it is actually a real issue and problem with some of the commodes on the market today.Reliable Heating, Air & Plumbing has the answer. American Standard makes special toilet called the Champion that is virtually unable to be clogged. They use a new design and water valve to make sure all waste is removed in one flush without ever backing up. I challenged my own by rolling up a large clump of toilet tissue just to see the results and away it went no problem. The American Standard Champion toilet can actually flush 20 golf balls down in one try! They are very affordable and will save hundreds of dollars in water costs and potential damage to your home due to an accidental overflow situation.

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.

Big Savings Available Now!

reliable — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:34:08 +0000

by Dan Jape of Reliable Heating & Air

This is an exciting time to be in the market for a new HVAC system in the greater Atlanta area due to the many programs and specials available to help with the cost of replacing an old inefficient system.

Don’t forget the ducts

reliable — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:17:16 +0000

By Dan Jape – Reliable Heating & Air

One of the most important aspects of your home’s heating and cooling system is the duct work. Proper duct work can make a huge difference in the comfort and efficiency of your home. I visit four or five customer’s homes each day and in the vast majority of them, I find duct work issues that need to be corrected to make sure the new heating and cooling system we install will deliver what is promised in terms of comfort and efficiency. I see a number of customers who simply are talked into replacing the equipment in their home without analyzing the distribution system and they end up with the same poor comfort level they had before they purchased a new system.

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