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When Your Boiler or Radiator System Needs to be Replaced

September 17, 2018/0 Comments/in Do it yourself, HVAC /by Hugh Williams

When your boiler or radiator system needs to be replaced. It’s been a blog theme recently, that now is the time for a heating system checkup. Today, we want to talk specifically about your home boiler and radiator system. A maintenance checkup or inspection is always a great way to dive into these systems! Not to mention, a great way to make sure that they are in good shape. Lord knows that losing heat as the weather changes is one of the last things that you want to deal with! Maybe you’ve missed a few regular annual boiler/radiator inspections. Below are some signs that your boiler or radiator system needs to be replaced.

Boiler and Radiator System Checkup

September 4, 2018/0 Comments/in Do it yourself, HVAC /by Hugh Williams

Time for Another Checkup

Boiler and radiator system checkup. It’s been a blog theme recently, that now is the time for a heating system checkup. Today, we want to talk specifically about your home boiler and radiator system. A maintenance checkup or inspection is always a great way to dive into these systems! Not to mention, a great way to make sure that they are in good shape. Lord knows that losing heat as the weather changes is one of the last things that you want to deal with!

Replacing Your Furnace: Part Two

August 29, 2018/0 Comments/in Do it yourself, HVAC /by Hugh Williams

Replacing your furnace. Snow is in the air. And you might be realizing you should have had a furnace repair checkup this fall. If your furnace is acting up, it might be time to replace your furnace.

Furnace Repair: Is It Time For a Check Up?

August 16, 2018/1 Comment/in Do it yourself, HVAC /by Hugh Williams

Furnace repair. Well, it is the “dog days” of summer here in Pittsburgh! I’m not quite sure why they call them the dog days. Because not too many dogs that I know of want to be outside in the heat! I know, not a good joke! Maybe we’re just ready for some cooler weather. And with that said, now is the time. The time for thinking about how my furnace might operate this coming winter. Perhaps a maintenance checkup/inspection would be in good order in the very near future…..

Toilet Repair: Don’t Get Flushed by a Service Provider

August 2, 2018/0 Comments/in Do it yourself, Plumbing /by Hugh Williams

Toilet repair. Have you ever heard that annoying hissing sound coming from inside of your downstairs toilet tank? Maybe it’s just beginning to make that hissing sound? Or maybe you just had your upstairs toilet replaced after it wasn’t working for a month or so. Toilets always seem to have some kind of problem. And it seems like you are always dealing with a toilet problem these days since most of us now have more than one. Is it possible to make the toilet repair on your own? Or should you hire someone to do it for you? Let’s learn about toilet repair so you don’t get flushed by a service provider!

Faucet Repair Service: Choosing a Service Provider

July 19, 2018/0 Comments/in Do it yourself, Plumbing /by Hugh Williams

Have you ever had that annoying drip, drip, drip of a faucet in your home? You know, the one that you just quite haven’t gotten around to fixing yet? Many of us do. It’s one of those lower priority items in everyday life. Life that gets busier and busier all the time. Repairing a faucet might seem like a simple thing to do. However, certain things these days, like a tub/shower faucet combination, are most likely more complex. Especially as the faucet designs keep improving over time. The leaks seem to get less frequent. But the repairs seem to get more complex! So, when it comes to a faucet repair service, who should you choose?

Plumbing Service: Drain Cleaning

June 22, 2018/0 Comments/in Do it yourself, Plumbing /by Hugh Williams

Does your home have drains?

Of course! Every home has drains. From all of your branch lines all the way down to your main sewer line. What do you do if your toilet is clogged, or your kitchen sink is clogged. What about if your bathtub is clogged? Perhaps no matter what you do to try to unclog these lines, nothing seems to work! It’s a nightmare! But don’t fret! Here at Proudfoot, we have a specific plumbing service to deal with these kinds of things. We believe that our procedure for unclogging drains is proven, and we will not give up until your drain is unclogged. Well, that and that you are satisfied with our service! That’s why we think you should choose us as your plumbing service provider for drain cleaning. Not to mention our many other services too!

Basement Water Damage Woes

May 15, 2018/0 Comments/in Do it yourself, Plumbing /by Hugh Williams

I was thinking about basements the other day, as I was driving to my next job. Almost every home in Pittsburgh has a basement, whether that be old or new! I can recall many, many homes having basement water damage over the years. It was especially when tropical storm Ivan came up from the gulf and “parked” itself over Pittsburgh for more than 24 hours back in 2004.

Although, when a storm like Ivan hits our area, there is really not much that you can do to avoid any on coming flooding. In a case when a big storm hits, I think you just have to wait it out, hopefully after you have moved your important “stuff” as much as possible out of harm’s way. But basement water damage can occur in any number of ways. You don’t have to have a big storm to have some flooding.

Choosing the Best Hot Water Heater System

May 1, 2018/0 Comments/in Do it yourself, Plumbing /by Hugh Williams

Hot water heater system. When people find out I own my own plumbing and heating company, I’m often hit with a plethora of questions. Many of them refer to choosing the best hot water heater system. As you might guess, that will probably have a multi-faceted answer. I guess a better question to ask is what would be right for you? Many homeowners have different needs and wants. Some want hot water on demand. And some don’t mind waiting a minute or two (or three) for the water to get hot.

Is It Time for Some AC Service?

April 24, 2018/0 Comments/in Do it yourself, HVAC /by Hugh Williams

This Pittsburgh Weather

It’s Pittsburgh in April! And as always here in Pittsburgh, it just doesn’t seem to be “typical”. For those of you out of town, about a week or so ago, it felt like summer was finally approaching. Then, over the last week, temperatures dropped and the snow returned. And now, we are happily sitting at around 65 degrees! I had a good friend tell me that his wife switched from using the furnace to using the AC in just one day! She then had to change it back again two days later! He told me he was glad that his AC was working properly as he hadn’t done any AC service since last fall.

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mary flynn

11:45 08 Mar 18

Chad and Bill did a wonderful job and were friendly and informative. They even cleaned the area that was flooded

Adam Bowman

22:05 04 Nov 17

I could not be happier with the service I received from Proudfoot. My call was returned the same day and the scope of the job as well as price were thoroughly explained upfront. Their work is exceptional (tankless water heater and gas line to the kitchen) and better yet the respect they have for your home is unparalleled. They cleaned up after themselves so well no one would have ever known they were even there. Proudfoot will definitely have my business in the future.

Jim OConnell

10:14 26 Oct 17

Friendly, efficient, and competent service. I will definitely be using Proudfoot for any future plumbing and heating needs.

Avi Teitelbaum

20:37 08 Jun 17

I have been using Proudfoot for a few years now and they are the only ones that I trust at this point. I know that they will be honest and tell me if work needs to be done or if it won't help do anything and I am wasting my money.

Mike Denham - Keller Williams Realty

21:11 05 Aug 16

I have used Proudfoot personally at my home and my rental properties as well as recommended them to my clients. All work has been handled with professionalism and in a timely manner. In my business, having trusted resources for my clients is essential. I am happy to have Hugh Williams and Proudfoot as part of my team of trusted professionals and will continue to refer to my clients.

Kelly Eckert

19:56 04 May 16

We have been using Proudfoot Plumbing for the past 13 years. They are always so reliable and friendly. Excellent workmanship. Fair prices. Very trustworthy. We recommend Proudfoot to anyone who asks for a plumbing suggestion.

Christine Carvajal

22:03 03 Nov 14

Hugh Williams and his staff are terrific & trustworthy plumbers!

Jody Buck

01:58 22 Nov 12

I've hired Proudfoot for 2 jobs so far, including a new boiler and I'm very happy with everything they've done. Professional, easy to get a hold of, and good quality work!

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