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You CAN prevent common winter plumbing problems and the costly damage that goes with them. Wicked winter weather brings its share of challenges. Expensive water damage from frozen pipes shouldn’t be one of them. Today, we’re sharing some preventative measures you can take now, before freezing temperatures set in, to reduce or eliminate the risk…
Continue ReadingAt Broadley’s, we don’t want you to get left out in the cold! Poorly functioning heating units or high energy bills are cause for fall (and winter) woes. Purchasing a more efficient heating unit may be able to help with both of these problems. Along with making a purchase, there are at-home and Broadley’s-professional maintenance…
Continue ReadingWhy Is Purchasing the Correct Size Air Conditioner So Important? It is a common misconception that the bigger the air conditioner, the cooler your home will get. If a homeowner is mis-informed or doesn’t consult an HVAC professional, he or she may purchase the wrong size unit. Energy bills and comfort will be effected if…
Continue ReadingHVAC Unit vs. Window Cooling Units Central AC and window units are common cooling methods, but they work in different ways. Window units generally cool rooms, whereas central HVAC units cool entire homes or businesses. While some may prefer the lower price tag and simplicity a window unit can offer, we want to discuss the…
Continue ReadingKeeping your home cool, without spending what seems like an arm and a leg on an energy bill, can be a challenge during the hottest days of summer at the shore. Below are a few helpful tips that will not only help your air conditioning unit run more efficiently, but could also save you money.…
Continue ReadingIt seems the warm weather is here to stay and that means your AC unit is entering its prime season. The last thing you want to be stuck with on a hot, humid day is a broken unit. That is why you should keep in mind that if you hearing abnormal sounds coming from your…
Continue ReadingKeeping your shore house cool? Homeowners will feel the heat of the the Freon deadline this summer. Your air conditioner’s refrigerant may become obsolete by 2020. Freon, also known as R-22, is being officially phased out due to its ozone-depleting properties. Unfortunately, here at the South Jersey shore, the majority of the AC units we…
Continue ReadingFortunately for many, this winter has been quite mild and you may not have had to run your heater as much as expected. However, that does not mean you are guaranteed to avoid issues with your furnace and should have a professional inspect the unit if you are experiencing any of the issues below. If…
Continue ReadingComfort is key when it comes to enjoying your home, no matter the temperature outside. Broadley’s has made it their mission to make sure everyone is as comfortable as possible, whether it be installing a new furnace or spreading the word on Wi-Fi thermostats. A new addition to the Wi-Fi thermostat craze that’s changing households…
Continue ReadingEight Easy Ways to Prevent Frozen Pipes Near Avalon, NJ [Updated Jan. 2, 2019] Frozen pipes are a horrible way to start your day: Turning on the tap and having no water come out, then spending time trying to fix the problem before it becomes a disaster. Fortunately, it’s easy to prevent — if you…
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