We all know how important air conditioning is in the summer in Rhode Island, but we tend to overlook the most essential element of our system—the thermostat. Have you looked at ways to improve this critical component? A new thermostat may help your cooling system run more efficiently. Continue reading to learn when it’s time […]
While it may still be some time before the summer heat hits, it certainly doesn’t feel like it. Sure, the temperatures have not yet been as high as they are later in the season, but you should still be thinking about air conditioning maintenance. In fact, you should already have routine AC maintenance planned soon. […]
If your boiler isn’t working, don’t panic. There could be a number of different reasons why it’s stopped and we’d like to take you through some boiler troubleshooting steps to help figure out what’s wrong with your boiler so you can get back up and running as soon as possible. And if you can’t Greenwood Plumbing & Heating is here to help! Before we go through anything else, though, what is a […]
You really don’t know the convenience of having a dishwasher until it suddenly malfunctions, or completely stops working! Being able to cook a delicious meal for your family and having the luxury of placing your dishes into a machine that cleans them is a no-brainer! Have you had the unfortunate circumstances of your dishwasher not […]
5 Tips to Winterize Your Home If you own a summer home or plan to leave your primary resident vacant for a long period of time during the winter, it’s important to take the correct steps in winterizing your home to avoid problems or damage. Don’t walk into the cold months alone, check out these tips to winterize […]
Watch What You Flush Down the Toilet It’s very important to know what is allowed and not allowed to flush down your toilet. You should only be flushing toilet paper and bodily waste down your toilet. Some commonly mistaken products that are not supposed to be flushed down your toilet include: hygiene products, cotton balls, prescription […]
What can I put in my garbage disposal? Most up-to-date kitchens have the convenience of a garbage disposal to alleviate the stress of cleaning up but when the garbage disposal begins leaking, gets clogged, or stops working it becomes much more of a headache than a convenience. To keep your garbage disposal in well-working condition it is important to know what should and shouldn’t […]
Flushable wipes are safe to flush Many companies advertise their ‘flushable’ wipes as an alternative hygiene method, and though it may appeal to people, flushable wipes are just like disposable wipes and aren’t great for your septic system. Flushable wipes can technically be flushed but they will not make it much farther than the curved part of the toilet. […]
We always recommend regular maintenance for your drains. But why? Are there really any real reasons why we should make sure to clean our drains regularly? There are so many ways you can take preventative measures to help ease the burdens of emergencies in your home or business which in turn, will save you tons of money in the […]
The housing market is on the rise right now, and more people than ever are looking to relocate. Home remodeling is also on a huge uptick, as people are spending more time at home with remote work and looking to refresh their living space! Before taking the dive into purchasing a home, or spending a full budget on new décor, you might want to consider your plumbing […]
