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Salt vs. Salt-free Water Softeners: Which is Best For My Home in New England?
Soap not lathering? Are you noticing mineral stains on your clothes or dishes? These are all signs telling you there’s hard water running through your home’s pipes –– an issue…
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Why It’s Time To Consider Tankless Water Heater Installation
Are you looking to lend your basement some more space? The water heater is a mysterious contraption to many homeowners. It’s often big, loud, rusty, and who knows what goes…
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Types of Water Heaters For Your New England Home
Not sure which way to heat your home’s water? The good news: you have plenty of options for water heaters in New England. GEM plumbing and heating is here to…
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Water Heater Maintenance: What Can Go Wrong and What to Do
There’s nothing better than a warm shower after a long day, unless your water unexpectedly turns cold, leaving you to deal with a struggling water heater. It’s important to understand…
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Post-storm Cleanup: Dealing With Storm Damage
Heavy rain and thunderstorms in the New England area can be so powerful that they can leave damage to both your home’s interior and exterior. After a storm has passed,…
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Detecting Water Supply Leaks in Your Home
Experiencing low water pressure? Water bill on the rise? You count on your water supply, but sometimes it seems to have a mind of its own. From discolored water to…
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Easy Ways to Refresh Your New England Home
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While spending more time at home this year, have you noticed any details you want to change? Whether it’s a new toilet or better lighting in your work-from-home station, these…
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Lightning Storm Action Plan: How to Prepare For a Storm
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When a storm is on its way, it’s important that you prepare your family for what’s in store. Luckily, you’ll have everything you need with this lighting storm action plan.…
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Fall in New England: Home Maintenance Checklist 2021
There’s a lot to look forward to as summer transitions into fall: changing leaves, football games, and everything pumpkin spice. But before you jump feet first into fall, follow our…
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New England Office Safety and Maintenance Following COVID-19 – Delta Variant
As Rhode Island and Massachusetts begin to open back up and we transition back to in-office work, there are some facility enhancements to consider that will help protect your staff,…
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What's the Point of a Sump Pump?
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With the arrival of spring and its warmer weather, there usually is an increase in flooded basements. This is due to an increase in groundwater from thawing and an increase…
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Commercial Grease Trap Maintenance
Grease traps are the number one most important part of any commercial kitchen plumbing system. Grease traps separate the fat, oil, grease, and solids (FOGS) from waste water so your…
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