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Our customers we’ll tell you we don’t keep good ideas secret. We share them on service calls, because the more they know about how things work, the more they’ll value our team’s expertise. Now we’re reaching a wider audience by sharing all that helpful advice here. Enjoy!

Choosing a Reliable Plumbing Contractor in Montana

5 Questions About Supply Chain and Labor Issues in Missoula Plumbing Repair

Starting back in 2020, when Covid shutdowns caused massive layoffs across industries and shifts in demand, supply chain issues have been ongoing.  With a global supply chain crisis the following year in 2021, followed by the trucking issues in 2022, there are unknowns as we continue to move forward. Let’s answer a few questions on […]

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Missoula Heating Contractors Play 20 Questions: Combi Boilers

If you are wanting to make your home more efficient and streamlined, replacing your boiler and hot water heater with one single unit, a combi boiler, can be a great idea!  It can be a bit stressful to consider a whole new piece of equipment.  Let’s have our favorite Missoula Heating Contractors answer 20 questions

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Missoula Residential Plumbing Updates to Prevent Lead in Water

We’ve all seen the headlines, some version of “lead in local water supply” but what does that even mean?  And when does it become dangerous?  Lead exposure can happen through a variety of sources, including lead from paint used before 1978, old playground equipment, contaminated soil, and even your Missoula residential plumbing system. Let’s take

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Missoula Residential HVAC: 5 Ways to Update your Baseboard Heater

If your Missoula home has baseboard heat from eons ago, you are probably wondering what can be done to make your home more beautiful and comfortable.  Whether your goal is better aesthetics or to reduce heating costs, upgrading your heating system is a great investment! Whatever direction you are thinking about heading, we have some

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Missoula Heating Contractors Explain Winter Problems: Why Your Heater Keeps Kicking On

If your heater keeps kicking on at least 3-6 times per hour, this is called “Short Cycling.”  For a variety of possible causes, heaters can start a cycle, not finish that cycle and then kick back on to try again very soon. Short cycling can cause damage to your heater beyond whatever problem is causing

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Missoula Heating Contractors Explain Heat Pumps: Emergency VS Aux Heat

If you have a heat pump or are considering installing a heat pump in your Missoula, Montana home, understanding a few things will help you maximize its effectiveness and efficiency.  Before we get to our game of 20 questions, let’s take a quick look at heat pumps and how they work. How do Heat Pumps

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Missoula HVAC Contractors Offer Residential Services

Whether you are looking for heating services at your home or a rental property, knowing a Missoula HVAC contractor that you can rely on is vital! Check out available types of heaters and HVAC services available from Garden City Plumbing and Heating. Boilers –A reliable heat source for many homes is boilers!  They can be

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