Tips For Lowering Your Heating Bill This Winter

Each winter, home heating bills take a big bite out of household budgets, but there are ways that homeowners can reduce this amount through affordable long and short-term fixes. Here are the best tips from NJ’s home heating specialists:

1. Replace worn weather stripping: Worn caulking and sealing around windows and doors cost homes between 7-12% of their heating, and the chilly air that they let in are often the reason behind cranking up the furnace even higher. Furnaces on a thermostat will do this automatically, so you may not even be aware of how hard it’s working to maintain a cozy temperature. Replacing these seals is quick and affordable, and can easily be done by a handyman or even DIY.
2. Snuggle up: These days, it’s almost second nature to keep your home so warm that all you require is a light top or thin sweater when you’re inside – but this is an easy way for your bill to get out of control. One of the biggest differences you can make is to lower your thermostat to the recommended 68° in the daytime and 55° at night, and cuddle up in a thick sweater, socks and a blanket. Just by lowering the temperature at night, you can save around 10% on your annual bill!
3. Maintain your furnace: A clear, unblocked furnace isn’t just safer for your home – it’s more reliable and ensures that it works at its highest efficiency. Check your filter each month and replace it when dirty. If you notice other issues with your furnace, call in the professionals to take a look.
4. Insulation: Homes are not very energy-efficient structures, and when there’s no insulation, heat will leak right out of your roof, windows and even electrical outlets. Insulation is inexpensive, and you’ll quickly get a return on your investment once it’s installed, as your furnace won’t have to work as hard to keep you warm. The best place to start with insulation is foam weather stripping around your windows and doors.

Wholesale furnaces and replacement parts in NJ 

If you would like to replace your home’s HVAC system, furnace or water heater with state-of-the-art heating systems, the specialists at Crosstown Plumbing Supply can assist you. With over 25 years of experience as plumbing wholesalers in New Jersey, we’re the right partner to help you choose the right replacement option for your needs. Customers can also benefit from our location in a 3.5% NJ sales tax zone, making your project even more affordable.

To find out more about our boiler products, hot water heater products, heating systems and furnaces, please contact us or visit our website at http://crosstownplumbing.com/ today.

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Find Affordable Commercial And Residential Boilers In NJ

The average lifetime for a boiler is 10 years, and if that time is coming up for your residential or commercial boiler, now is the right time to start looking for affordable, high-efficiency replacement boilers. The last think you want to do is wait for your boiler to fail and flood your home or business! Choosing a replacement in advance also gives you time to look at your different options and find the right equipment for your needs at an affordable price, rather than being rushed in an emergency situation.

Wholesalers can offer you an extensive range of boilers and water heaters – and sales staff will assist you in determining exactly which product will suit your requirements. With cast iron boilers, steel boilers, high efficiency boilers and steam boilers running on oil, gas and electricity, wholesalers can explain exactly how each product will assist you and guide you through the buying process. In addition to standard boilers with an efficiency of 84% (regardless of AFUE rating), high-tech options are also available. This includes computer-controlled boilers that can reduce energy consumption by up to %16, many of which qualify under the New Jersey clean energy program for extensive rebates.

Bargains on quality replacement boilers from your plumbing wholesaler in NJ 

At Crosstown Plumbing Supply, we can either assist you with choosing a high-efficiency, low maintenance replacement for your boiler or air conditioner or provide you with an extensive range of plumbing supplies to replace necessary parts in your current systems. As we are a wholesaler in a 3.5% sales tax zone, we can make your repairs and services the most affordable in town. Our sales consultants are highly experienced and happy to assist you with finding the right part for your needs and we work closely with reliable, affordable plumbing professionals we are happy to recommend to our clients.

For more information about our specials on replacement boilers or to find out more about the boilers we can offer you, please visit our plumbing supply company website https://www.crosstownplumbing.com/ today.

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Don't Let The Stack Effect Increase Your Heating Bills This Winter

As the cold weather sets in, homeowners turn to their furnaces to keep warm. If you are finding yourself turning your heat up higher than your neighbors, or that you just can’t seem to keep your home properly warm, it may not be your furnace’s fault – it could be the result of the stack effect. Find out what this is all about from our HVAC system specialists.

What is the stack effect? 

This is an effect that occurs in two-story or higher homes when the outside temperature is lower than the indoor temperature, resulting in an effect where the structure of the building itself acts like a giant chimney and fennels heat up and out of your home.

Cold air – especially New Jersey winter air – is substantially denser than the warm air that your furnace is producing. This cold air enters your home at its base, pushing the warm air up towards the roof and, eventually, out of it. This actually creates a circular system that then drives more air into your home from below, intensifying the draft.

What is the result? 

Not only does this mean your home is losing hot air quickly, making your furnace work harder and driving up your energy bill, the effect can also damage your home’s structure. Updrafts can become very strong (it’s why revolving doors were invented for skyscrapers!) and put pressure on fine cracks, as well as weaknesses in your masonry and weather proofing. These cracks make your home even more vulnerable to cold air entering the structure, making your heating problem worse over time.

How to prevent the stack effect 

The simplest and easiest way to prevent this issue is by insulating your home properly. While it is important to extend this insulation to your basement, it is actually your ceiling insulation that is most important in preventing this effect – if the warm air can’t rise up out of the house, the cold air can’t enter. It’s best to check your insulation barrier between your top floor and your roof each year and fix any air leaks or degrading insulation for a more stable and energy-efficient home climate.

Affordable furnace replacement from plumbing wholesaler in NJ

If you would like to replace your home’s HVAC system, furnace or water heater with state-of-the-art heating systems, the specialists at Crosstown Plumbing Supply can assist you. With over 25 years of experience serving the New Jersey area, we’re the right plumbing wholesaler in NJ to help you choose the right replacement option for your needs. Customers can also benefit from our location in a 3.5% NJ sales tax zone, making your project even more affordable.

To find out more about our boiler products, heating systems and services, please contact us or visit our website at https://www.crosstownplumbing.com/ today.

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Your Fall Home Heating Checklist

Fall is here and that means that it’s time to get your home ready for the coming winter! Here are tips from our NJ plumbing supply company on making sure your home’s heating system is in good shape.

• Seal your home using exterior caulk: An inexpensive and effective fix, exterior caulk is ideal for sealing cracks in your home’s window and door frames, between trim and sliding, and where your pipes and wires enter your home. These cracks let in cold and moisture, so sealing them up preserves the condition of your home, keeps you warm and reduces energy bills.
• Service your furnace: You’re going to want your furnace working well when the snow hits, so take the time to have it professionally serviced, repaired or replaced if needed. The fall is a slower time for furnace repairs, so don’t wait for winter when their services are in high demand.
• Check out your fireplace: A fire burning in the hearth is a cozy and wonderful winter experience – but only if your fireplace is in good shape. Use a flashlight to check for any chimney blockages, check the firebox for damaged or missing brick or mortar and get the professionals in for a flue sweep every second year.
• Roof inspection: The condition of your roof is pivotal to the warmth of your home, from preventing leaks to trapping warm air from leaving the structure. A roof inspection is an affordable and safe way to have your structure properly checked for loose tiles, worn insulation and leaks.

Boilers, furnaces, water heaters, and parts at your local NJ plumbing wholesaler 

If you would like to repair or replace your home’s boiler, furnace or hot water heater with state-of-the-art heating systems, the specialists at Crosstown Plumbing Supply can assist you. With over 25 years of experience serving the New Jersey area, we’re the right plumbing supply company to help you choose the appropriate replacement boiler, furnace or water heater or parts for your needs.

As plumbing supply wholesalers, we stock high-efficiency boilers, cast iron boilers, water heaters, gas boilers, and steam boilers from all leading brands. Customers can also benefit from our 3.5% NJ sales tax, making your home improvement project event more affordable.

To find out more about our boiler products, heating systems and services, please contact us or visit our website today.

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5 Signs You Need A New Hot Water Heater

Water heaters are one of the most essential plumbing fixtures in our homes, delivering piping hot water to our showers, baths, and faucets. So, when they fail, they can cause serious chaos in our daily lives! Here are signs to watch out for so that you can get your hot water heater repaired or replaced in time:

1. Age: When it comes to hot water heaters, age isn’t just a number. Generally, they should be replaced after 10 years, as equipment older than that is more likely to fail or need significant repairs. Often, these heaters are also far less energy efficient, costing you a lot more than they should on your monthly energy bill. You can determine the age of your hot water heater by looking at the unit’s serial code. The letter represents the month of the year (A is January, B is February, etc.) and the next two numbers are the last two numbers are the year.
2. Leaks: Check around your hot water heater for moisture or pools of water, as these indicate a leak. Many leaks can simply be repaired but older units are more vulnerable to fractures in the tank, as they have been worn out over the years by the expansion and contraction caused by the heating process.
3. Running out of hot water: This can be the result of two issues:

i.        Either that your tanked hot water heater isn’t big enough to provide enough hot water to meet the demands of your home, or
ii.        Sediment has built up inside the tank, reducing its capacity.
A clean-out may be sufficient, but often this is a sign that your heater itself is deteriorating.

1. Noises: As sediment builds up in your tank, it hardens and reduces the hot water capacity as well as compromising your heater’s efficiency. This hardened sediment can result in banging and rumbling noises from your heater itself as it tries to heat up.
2. Discoloration: Rust-colored water from your hot-water taps (and not your cold-water taps) usually means that your water heater is rusting inside and may need replacing soon, before it starts to leak. If you have rust-colored water coming from your cold-water pipes as well, this may indicate that your pipes are rusting instead.

Get all your plumbing supplies at wholesale prices in NJ! 

For over the last 25 years, Crosstown Plumbing Supply has been offering expert advice, tools and products to homeowners and industry professionals alike. As a plumbing wholesaler in NJ with a reputation for customer service excellence and a team willing to go the extra mile, we’re the ideal partners for all your plumbing needs in 2017. What’s more, our customers benefit from our location in a 3.5% sales tax zone – making us the most affordable choice by far!

To find out more about our tank water heater and tankless water heater options, please visit our website or contact us today.

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7 Of The Best Kitchen Remodeling Tips

1. Take practical steps: Everyone uses a kitchen differently, so think about how you use it before you sign off on your design. Good ideas include locating your plates and cups closer to the dishwasher to make unloading easy, or ensuring that you can reach your fridge easily from your cooktop and oven.
2. Space out: Planning your kitchen is about maximizing space for the best function. When designing your space, keep paths through the kitchen at 36 inches wide or more, and paths within the cooking zone at 42 inches for a one-cook kitchen and 48 inches for a two-cook kitchen.
3. Manage traffic: If you have children, you want to keep them away from the cooking and preparation surfaces as much as possible, so avoid having your main route through the kitchen (from room to room, or to the fridge or table, for example) go past the cooktop. If you have space, a kitchen island can be a useful barrier as well as a great gathering place for your kids.
4. Landing space: Cooktops are busy spaces, and they need the right amount of room for you to be able to use them properly. Rather than placing your cooktop in a corner, place it where there is at least 15 inches of countertop between it and the fridge or wall.
5. Pot-filler: If you love entertaining but hate lugging a pot of water from the sink to the stove, a pot-filler is a great option. This is a swing-out tap that fills the pot right by the stove. It’s also useful for filling kettles and prepping veggies.
6. Bin space: Install a bin in a cupboard directly below where you prep your food for easy access. Other good spots for bins include by the dishwasher or sink. If you recycle, it’s a good idea to create designated spaces for different bins so that they are tucked out of the way.
7. Outlets: There is no kitchen that is more difficult to use than one with too few outlets! In addition to outlets for each of your appliances – don’t forget countertop appliances! – you’ll need additional outlets for appliance that aren’t always in use, as well as for food preparation areas and for additional use, like charging your phone or plugging in a TV.

Remodel your kitchen on any budget with Crosstown Plumbing Supply 

In addition to our affordable kitchen products in NJ, our sales staff are fully trained to assist you with your remodel itself and, when you purchase any kitchen cabinetry line from us, we will come through to your home to measure and design your kitchen for free.

As kitchen wholesalers, we also offer special promotions on certain items throughout the year. These limited time offers are a great way to save even more on the costs of your renovation, as they often feature great discounts on solid wood cabinets, modern features and top international brands. Customers can also benefit from our 3.5% NJ sales tax, making your home improvement project event more affordable.

For more information on our wholesale kitchen cabinets, granite kitchen countertops, plumbing supplies and faucets in New Jersey, please visit our website at http://crosstownplumbing.com/ or contact us today.

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What Is Greywater Recycling And How Can You Benefit?

Greywater is fresh water that has been used in your home and usually goes straight down the drain after it has been through your shower, sinks and home appliances. Although this water is “dirty”, with the right recycling system it can be put to use around your home, with a lot of benefits!

Benefits of greywater for homeowners

Even if you live in an area that receives a high level of rainfall, you can still benefit from this recycling system. This includes:

• Reduced water bills by as much as 30%
• Supplements a sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle
• Ensures water supply in the event of droughts, shortages or even cut-offs through the storage system
• Reduced pressure on your area’s waste water systems, translating to less wear-and tear, fewer repairs and expansions paid for by your taxes
• Healthy for gardens, including fruit and vegetable gardens
• High in nutrients for lawns and plants
• Consistent irrigation is possible even when water restrictions are in place.

Go green with greywater recycling 

If you’re looking for ways that you can live a greener, more sustainable lifestyle without breaking the budget, a greywater recycling system is a great way to go. They are affordable, easy to install (many people choose to go the DIY route) and offer homeowners meaningful results while creating greater water security for your community and the natural environment.

Advice, parts and plumbing supplies from New Jersey’s wholesale plumbing specialists 

For over the last 25 years, Crosstown Plumbing Supply has been offering expert advice, tools and products to homeowners and industry professionals alike. With a reputation for customer service excellence and a team willing to go the extra mile, we’re the ideal partners for all your plumbing needs in 2017. What’s more, our customers benefit from our location in a 3.5% sales tax zone – making us the most affordable choice by far!

To find out more about our products and services, please visit our website at https://www.crosstownplumbing.com/ or contact us today.

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