2024
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Winter coats for pipes, hibernation for hoses
flow, they clog with dirt, grime and dust. Mold and mildew can form. To sustain the effiBY SARA EISINGER | STAFF WRITER ciency and longevity of any furnace, filters should maintained by a profesKeith Hommerding might be a second-genera- sional,” said Hommerding, be changed every 30 days tion plumber at Hommerd- who took over the family or as needed, Hommerdbusiness from his parents, ing said. ing Plumbing Heating & “It is a step that can Ron and Val, in 2005. Air Conditioning, but, save you money in the Aside from dirty when discussing winterlong run and avoid issues blowers and condenser izing homes for colder mid-winter,” he said. temperatures, the Holding- coils using increased ford Fire and Rescue Chief energy, dust, allergens and pollutants can lead to poor prioritized safety first. Hommerding air quality. When ducts “Make sure your page 3 heating system is properly do not receive enough air-
Hommerding Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning offers winterization tips
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Hommerding Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning apprentice Dan Walz insulates water pipes Aug. 29 in Holdingford. Walz has worked with Hommerding Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning since high school.
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Winter coats for pipes, hibernation for hoses ......................1 Bulbs in the ground ..........................4 Eradicating grime, dust from nasty ducts ...............................7 Winterizing lawn care equipment essentials ......................11
A longer lasting path .......................14 Houseplants for the head, heart ..17 Home energy updates ....................20 Pre-winter lawn care should include aeration plan.......................23 Facts for flooring ..............................26