Category: Homeowner Tips

Make Sure To Maintain Your AC BEFORE The Dog Days Of Summer!

We’ve already had our first major heat wave of the summer, and the weather isn’t going to get any cooler in August, so it’s important to make sure that your air conditioner is in tip-top shape, and able to handle the heat waves to come in August. There are certain things you can do on… Read more »

Top Reasons to Call a Plumber

  Even for the handiest of DIYers there will come a time when every homeowner will have to call a plumber. While plumbers see their fair share of strange plumbing calls, most problems they face are pretty common. Here are some of the typical plumbing issues homeowners face. Dripping Faucets Aside from the annoying noise… Read more »

Protect Your Stonybrook Home with a Double Check Valve

Spring has finally arrived! As you’re letting the sunlight in and preparing for the warm weather, the plumbing professionals at Outstanding would like to remind you to protect your Long Island home from irrigation backflow. A double check valve from the Stonybrook plumbing experts at Outstanding can help you prevent backflow and eliminate this risk… Read more »

What Happens During a Furnace Tune-UP?

Every year, you should have your furnace inspected and service by a professional. Why? As your furnace ages, it starts to lose a certain degree of efficiency. Each year, rust, dirt, and other contaminants build up on the machine and cause issues for the moving parts of your furnace. Forced air furnaces aren’t particularly complicated… Read more »

Sump Pump Maintenance – How to Test Your Sump Pump at Home

Your sump pump removes water from your home should it come in during a heavy storm. Just a little water in your basement can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage! Make sure that your sump pump is in working order this year with some tips from the Outstanding Plumber. Here’s how to test your… Read more »

Air Conditioner Maintenance You Can Do Yourself

Do you feel hot all summer long, even with the AC on? Are you paying way too much on your energy bill? The problem could be that the cooling coils inside of your air conditioner are blocked by dirt, leaves, or grass clippings. When these coils are covered, your AC needs to work harder to… Read more »

Emergency Pipe Repair — How to Shut Off Your Main Valve

So you have a burst pipe and need Emergency Pipe Repair, and you need to turn off your water valve to stop the damage. Where is the water valve, and how do you close it? This instructional video should help you in the even that you have a broken pipe. Watch the video or read… Read more »

Indoor Air Quality — Know Your Options

Did you know that the air inside of our homes is generally 2 to 5 times more polluted than the air outside? That’s because sunlight, storms, and other natural functions tend to clean the air outside of your home, while the air inside is contaminated by household chemicals like paints, cleaning products, deodorizers, and more…. Read more »

Air Conditioning Maintenance – How to Prepare Your A/C for the Summer

We made this video to help homeowners prepare for the the coming summer with proper air conditioning maintenance. A/C maintenance is simple when you know how it’s done! The experts at Outstanding can help you be prepared. Follow the three simple tips in this video to get more out of your air conditioning this year…. Read more »

Garbage Disposal Maintenance — What NOT to Put in Your Disposal

Clogged sink drains are a drag, but they can be avoided! Knowing proper garbage disposal maintenance will save you time, money, and frustration down the line. We made this video to show you what food and waste products will cause a kitchen sink garbage disposal to clog. Avoiding these materials will ensure your disposal lives a… Read more »

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