Category: Homeowner Tips

Rob Cartelli on Channel 2 News – Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

You may have seen Rob Cartelli of the Outstanding Plumber on the news recently. In the video above, you’ll see why: CBS 2 New York called him in as a heating expert when a family in Long Island experienced a traumatically close call with carbon monoxide. What does carbon monoxide have to do with heating… Read more »

Heating System Maintenance in St. James, NY – Outstanding FAQ

Our Outstanding heating experts want you to to stay safe and warm this winter, which is why we’ve organized this FAQ. Follow the expert advice, and you’ll have great home heating for less this holiday season. The Heating System FAQ Q: What should I do if my heating system doesn’t work? A: If your heating… Read more »

Outstanding Heating Tips: How to Keep Money in Your Pocket

As energy prices rise, most homeowners are concerned about keeping heating and cooling costs down. Here are some tips to help keep those energy bills under­ control, starting with the thermostat: Thermostat Energy Saving Tips Protect the thermostat for your heating or cooling system from anything that would cause it to give a false reading…. Read more »

Mold Prevention Tips in Smithtown

2012’s Hurricane Isaac in all its guises dropped a lot of rain on residents of the Gulf Coast leaving behind a soggy mess. The next threat for affected homeowners is mold, which can ruin home furnishings and pose problems for residents with allergies, asthma, and compromised immune systems. To keep it in check, homeowners should… Read more »

Mold Prevention in Smithtown

When your basement floods, or a small room like a bathroom is not ventilated properly, it’s possible for mold to start growing in your home. Mold, though it seems harmless, can be fatal if inhaled. And, it’s almost impossible to get rid of. Certainly you don’t want your family exposed to this – and neither… Read more »

Outstanding Advice: Why Are Some Generator Installations So Much Cheaper?

Rob Cartelli here, owner of the Outstanding Plumber! I’ve got some information that I know homeowners in Suffolk County need to hear, so listen in: this is about a bad practice that some untrustworthy service professionals are pulling that I want you to be on the look-out for! Sometimes cheaper service isn’t always the best… Read more »

Boiler Repair in Smithtown

When you think about it, your boiler is really all that stands between you and the elements every winter. By heating your home with either steam or hot water, a boiler keeps your comfortable during the Long Island winter — which means it’s got a pretty substantial job to do. The steam boiler method works… Read more »

What does an Energy Saving Thermostat Do?

How does an energy saving thermostat help you raise the efficiency levels of your heating system? First, you need to understand how the technology has advanced in recent years. What has improved, and what are the advantages of buying a newer, more modern thermostat for your home? Basically, older thermostats had to be manually adjusted…. Read more »

Oil to Gas Conversion in Suffolk County, NY Cont.

Some environmentally conscious people in Smithtown are concerned about their home’s carbon footprint, and here at Outstanding Plumbing we highly respect that. So what is the simple answer: is it more eco-friendly to heat your home with natural gas or with oil? If you take a look at the numbers like we have, you’re likely… Read more »

Oil to Gas Conversion in Suffolk County, NY

New York is among the last places in the U.S. where homeowners still use oil as a fuel source for their heating systems. The simple fact is that oil is an outdated fuel-source that not only operates at far lower efficiency but also produces more carbon emissions — making it the all around less advanced,… Read more »

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