Atlantic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Plumbing’ Category

Pros and Cons of Tankless Water Heaters: Maybe It’s Time to Switch

Monday, March 13th, 2023
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Newer construction often comes with tankless water heaters installed rather than tank water heaters, but how come? We know they’re great, but are they really that great or what?

While there’s no such thing as perfect, especially when it comes to home plumbing, tankless water heaters are a step up over tank heaters. They’re seen as the future of home water heating for a reason.

It comes down to this: if you need tankless water heater installation, you should know what the benefits are and be fully aware of all the setbacks. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows, but we’re willing to bet that you’ll also see the benefits of tankless water heaters.

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Tank vs. Tankless: What Should You Replace Your Water Heater With?

Monday, December 19th, 2022
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Everyone wants more energy efficiency for their home, but they don’t want to sacrifice conveniences for it. Old tank water heaters may not be the best option for many households in Delaware, and that’s okay, because tankless systems are an option.

Water heater replacement in Sussex County, DE should benefit you and your accessibility to hot water while lowering energy bills at the same time. Let’s find out which unit makes more sense for your home by comparing some benefits of each.

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6 Most Common Plumbing Problems

Monday, October 24th, 2022
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Plumbing problems come with the territory of being a homeowner. You can fix some problems on your own such as a clogged drain or a minor leak under the sink, but some issues require a professional plumber. These common issues may require plumbing repair in Sussex County, DE.

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Helpful Tips for a Long-Lived Garbage Disposer

Monday, April 11th, 2022
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If you’ve always had a garbage disposer in your kitchen, you likely can’t imagine handling cooking meals and cleaning up afterwards without it. It’s a great convenience for getting rid of food waste without needing composting buckets, and it helps the environment by keeping extra waste out of the landfills.

You can expect your garbage disposer to last for about 15 years if you know how to treat it right. How can you treat it right? We’re here to tell you in this post.

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Signs of Trouble with a Commercial Ice Machine

Monday, June 12th, 2017

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Restaurants and food preparation services in the Dover area often require ice machines to prepare beverages and to provide ice for keeping foodstuffs cool. When those ice machines run into trouble, they can shut down your entire operation: preventing you from adequately serving your customers and even forcing you to close your doors until the problem gets fixed in extreme cases.

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Signs of Trouble with Your Commercial Ice Machine

Monday, July 25th, 2016

If you run a restaurant or similar food preparation service here in Seaford, DE, you know how important your ice machine is. Ice is necessary not only for providing cool drinks for your customers, but to aid with refrigeration and food preparation. When your ice machine runs into trouble, it can bring your entire business to a halt. The right services can fix the problem quickly and get your company back to normal operations again, but first you need to be bale to spot the signs of trouble. The list of symptoms of such problems can include (but is not limited to) the following:

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