Plumbing & HVAC Resources
Nobody knows plumbing, heating and cooling like the experts at Jack Hall Plumbing & Heating, and we’re happy to share the knowledge and experience with you. Browse our blog for helpful tips, how-tos, and professional advice to keep your home comfortable and operating efficiently all year-long, or search by category to find articles about a specific topic.
For professional plumbing and HVAC services in Glens Falls, Queensbury, Saratoga and beyond, contact us online or call 518-792-7114 for 24/7 emergency service.
Troubleshooting 101: Why is My AC Running But Not Cooling?
Every spring, the day comes when the heat and humidity reach the point where it’s time to shut the windows and turn on the AC. ...
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Jack Hall’s Dense Packing Insulation Service is a Home Energy Home Run
Winters in North Country cities and towns, such as Queensbury, Glens Falls, Ballston Spa, Schuylerville, Lake Luzerne, Saratoga, and Lake George, get cold and when ...
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Make Your Camp or Lake House More Comfortable with a Mini Split System
When you spend time at your seasonal camp or lake house it’s all about rest and relaxation with family and friends. But if the temperature ...
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Why Jack Hall’s HVAC Service Contracts are a Smart Investment for Homeowners
At Jack Hall Plumbing & Heating, we know you’ve heard plenty of service contract sales pitches that over promise, under deliver, and don’t come close ...
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Tips to Prevent a Frozen Pipe Nightmare this Winter
Here in the Southern Adirondacks, winter comes on quickly and our temperatures can plummet in a hurry. During this frigid time of year, the Jack ...
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Simple Tips to Maintain Your Plumbing and Prevent Clogs, Leaks, and Drips
Plumbing issues often seem to come out of the blue, but there are warning signs to keep an eye out for and easy DIY tasks ...
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Tips to Protect Your HVAC Condenser Unit Before Winter Sets In
When the first cold snap of the year makes you realize that fall is in the air, it’s time to switch the furnace on. It’s ...
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Fall Furnace Inspections Save Time, Money, and Winter Headaches
Here in the northeast, we know that once the fall season starts chilly winter weather is just around the corner. The problem is that we ...
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Click, Bang, Buzz, Rattle — What’s that Weird Furnace Noise?
When your furnace makes a strange noise, you start wondering about a few things. Does it always happen, and is this just the first time ...
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Tips to Effectively Keep Office Space Cool This Summer
Trying to keep the temperature cool in an office during the summer, especially when a heat wave like the ones we have in the northeast ...
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Hottest New Features of Today’s Coolest Thermostats
HVAC thermostats have come a long way from the days when a simple dial or slide mechanism controlled the temperature throughout the entire home. The ...
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7 Tips to Prep Your HVAC for Vacation
As you lock the door behind you before leaving on vacation, make sure that last-minute checklist going through your head, as you try to remember ...
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Classic April Fool’s Day Plumbing Pranks – Be Ready for the Payback!
When you work in the plumbing and heating business, you’ve heard about all the best April Fool’s Day pranks and even had some service calls ...
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HVAC Warranties – What to Expect and Why Service Plans Make Sense
Do you know much time is left on your HVAC warranty? What does it cover? Probably not. Chances are the paperwork got filed away when ...
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Jack Hall Plumbing and Heating’s 5-Point Spring Checklist — Get Your AC Ready for Warm Weather
When spring approaches it’s time to give our furnaces a break and get the AC system ready to take on the warm weather. But before ...
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Can My Wet Insulation Be Saved or Does it Need Replacing?
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 ...
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Learn Why Mini Splits Beat Window AC Units Every Time
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 ...
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Mini Split AC Systems Deliver on Efficiency, Great Features
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, ...
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5 Ways to Check if Your Mini Split Needs Cleaning
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 ...
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Ways to Naturally Lower Humidity in Your Home
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 ...
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Is Your Attic Too Hot? High Attic Temperatures Impact Your Entire Home
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 ...
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How Long Does Attic Insulation Last? Does Yours Need Replacing?
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 ...
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Plumbing 911 — Our Most Common Plumbing Emergencies
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 ...
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Got Hot Water? Flush Your Tank Type or Tankless Water Heater Regularly for Peak Performance
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 ...
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Dirty Air Filters Have Big HVAC Consequences
When someone contacts us at Jack Hall Plumbing & Heating with an HVAC issue, the first thing our technicians check during the service call is ...
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10 Reasons to Properly Insulate Your Home
Everyone knows that a well-insulated home stays warm in the winter and cool in the summer. At Jack Hall Home Energy Services, our crew will ...
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It’s a hot and cold relationship – Remember your HVAC System on Valentine’s Day
Your HVAC system won’t be sad if you don’t give it some chocolate or a card on Valentine’s Day. But if you don’t pay attention ...
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5 Tips to protect your HVAC system this winter
When the temperature starts to drop in the Northeast, HVAC systems go into overdrive to keep our homes warm. But if your home or your ...
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The Facts About Outdoor HVAC Units
Your Outdoor HVAC Equipment Your outdoor HVAC unit is an important part of your home’s heating and cooling system. It’s responsible for pumping cooled or ...
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Ductless HVAC For Home Additions & Renovations
In the Glens Falls, Queensbury, Lake George and Saratoga regions, beautiful older, traditional homes are common. In our area more and more people are choosing ...
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