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McMAHON PLUMBING + HEATING BLOG

Your home’s plumbing and heating systems are at the heart of your safety, comfort, and convenience. Here in our “Comfort Zone” blog, you’ll find expert advice, troubleshooting tips, and practical insights to keep these essential systems running smoothly.

We’re McMahon Plumbing & Heating, based in Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts. Whether you’re dealing with a leaky faucet or considering a complete system upgrade, we’re here to help you make informed decisions and keep your home comfortable all year long.
Fall is the ideal time for an annual furnace tune-up!
Heating

Fall Furnace Tune-Up

When is the best time to tune up your furnace, boiler, or air source heat pump?

Emergency Plumbing

The Nothing Burger

Even before the rain had stopped, some of us in the Boston area were referring to Hurricane Lee as a “nothing burger.” (In Canada, parts of Maine, and Cape Cod, no one was saying that!)

Now that you’ve been given a free pass, here are some things to do to prepare for the NEXT emergency!

Emergency Plumbing

Hurricane Lee–Preparing your Home

Here in the Boston area we don’t get very many hurricanes. When we do, it’s important to be prepared. In addition to the normal preparations for disaster, there are steps you can take to minimize damage to your home’s plumbing.

AC freeze ups
Air Conditioning

Freeze Ups

ACs tend to freeze up during the peak heat of the summer months, and it can be bizarre to see your air conditioner frozen with the summer heat beating down on it.

Plumbing

Does your sink stink? It might be the garbage disposal!

Garbage disposals are designed to pulverize and remove food waste. Without regular cleaning, trapped food particles can cause mold and bacteria to grow, making the air in your kitchen unhealthy – and stinky! Your drains can also become clogged with grease, adding to the problem. Here’s how to prevent grease and bacteria from building up in your disposal and drainpipe.

Plumbing

Water Saving Tips for the Homeowner

Did you know that you pay twice for every drop of water you use? You pay for the water when it comes out of the faucet. If you’re connected to a public sewer system, you pay a sewage charge when it goes down the drain (along with more of your money).

Plumbing

Sump Pump Basics

Imagine the scenario: a heavy downpour outside, and you suddenly find your basement or crawlspace flooded due to rising water levels. If you already have a sump pump installed, you can sit back and relax.

faucet
Plumbing

What’s Causing Your Faucet to Drip?

Why is your faucet dripping? Dripping or leaking faucets not only can be irritating – they can also signify other serious problems with your faucet, pipes, or plumbing system.

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