Most residential homes are insulated with cellulose, fiberglass, or rigid foam that was either blown in, rolled out in batts, or fastened between wall studs. The one thing they have in common is they don’t like to get wet. How Does Water Impact Insulation? The key differences between the most common types of residential home insulation […]
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When customers ask us why they should opt for a mini split ductless system when they can just install a window AC unit for the summer, it’s a long answer. At Jack Hall Plumbing & Heating we’re seeing the popularity of mini splits continue to rise and there are plenty of good reasons why our
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Ductless Mini Split AC systems don’t get the credit they deserve when it comes to heating and cooling homes. At Jack Hall Plumbing & Heating, we’ve installed and maintained mini split units across the North Country and helped our clients use them to save money on utility bills and enjoy a more comfortable home. Here
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Whether you have a mini split ductless system in your home used year-round for heating and cooling or just have one installed in your three-season room for some summer AC, at some point those units need cleaning. Just like a traditional HVAC system, regular cleaning of mini splits is the best way to prevent mold
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High humidity levels are something you want to look out for inside the house. Why? Well, if your home is too humid it can cause significant moisture-related damage and encourage mold growth. So now you’re probably wondering how to check indoor humidity levels. Many new thermostats, especially smart thermostats, provide a humidity reading you can
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Anyone who’s climbed into their attic in July knows it’s like a sauna. While it’s normal for attic temperatures to be warm, especially in the summertime, if that space gets too hot it could negatively impact your home in several ways. Why is the Attic so Warm? We all learned in science class that hot
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When it comes to attic insulation, there’s no hard and fast rule for determining how many years it will do its job. Even if the manufacturer says their product will last for x number of years, this number is an estimate of performance under ideal conditions. Realistically, the conditions in just about everyone’s attic are
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Since Jack Hall Plumbing & Heating was founded back in 1984, we’ve answered thousands of calls from customers having plumbing emergencies. We see so many common issues, that our team usually has a good idea of what’s going on before they even get to the home or business. While Jack Hall Plumbing & Heating handles
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When water comes out of the faucet in your house it’s perfectly fine for you and the family to drink. But that same water isn’t as healthy for your home’s standard or tankless water heater. Even the tastiest public water contains dissolved minerals that can eventually settle at the bottom of a water heater creating
When someone contacts us at Jack Hall Plumbing & Heating with an HVAC issue, the first thing our technicians check during the service call is so simple that many homeowners are in disbelief – it’s the air filter and it’s probably dirty. A dirty air filter restricts airflow in your HVAC system and can create
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