Everyone here at Russo Bros. & Co. wishes you a happy holiday! If you need plumbing, heating, drain, or water conditioning service please keep in mind that we ARE open the day after Thanksgiving.

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Clogged shower drain? Pour a cup of baking soda down a clogged drain, then a cup of white vinegar followed by a pot of boiling water. This should help clean a lot of the debris out of the drain. Clogged toilet? Put petroleum jelly on the rim of your plunger for greater suction. If neither of these tricks work, call 973-887-1334 and we’ll have a trained technician fix the problem for you.

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It’s getting colder and it’s a good idea to insulate your hot water pipes to keep them warm and reduce the wait for hot water at the tap. The foam sleeves are inexpensive and help cut energy costs. You can get an insulating blanket for your water heater for the same reason.

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Halloween is approaching and pumpkins are aplenty.  If you’re going to make pumpkin pie be careful where you dispose of the pumpkin pulp.  The pulp and seeds don’t break down like most foods – instead, the pulp and seeds harden and can clog your drain.  Don’t flush them down the drain or garbage disposal! Russo Bros. & Co. suggests you carve your pumpkin on clear plastic wrap and throw it in the garbage when you are done.

Happy Halloween!

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Winter is about here and everyone is turning on their heating systems.  Here are a few tips to stay warm and still save energy:

• Set back your thermostat by a few degrees at night and when you are away during the day.  For each degree you lower your thermostat in winter you can save up to 5% on the heating portion of your energy bill.
• Heat rises!  Use ceiling fans on the reverse setting to force warm air near the ceiling back down into the room.
• If you tend to spend most of your time in one area of your home, lower the thermostat and use a space heater.
• The average home loses about 25% of heat through leaky windows, so seal around the windows with weatherstripping.
• Have your heating system inspected and tuned-up annually to keep your system running at optimal efficiency.  Russo Bros. & Co. provodes this service – call 973-887-1334 to have a trained technician tune-up your system.  (You can also use our website to schedule service.)

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The number one cause of clogged drains and sewage spills is grease. Properly dispose of fats, oils, and grease in the trash – not down the drain. You can refrigerate used grease in a container so it won’t spoil in the garbage can. Then put it in the trash the day your garbage is picked up.

Call Russo Bros. & Co. at 973-887-1334 if you need help unclogging a drain.