Total Comfort HVAC & NJ Plumbing Blog

More than 85% of homes in America have hard water. Hard water is usually not harmful to drink, but it can damage your plumbing. If you notice limescale build-up on your faucets or sink drains, or if soap does not produce suds when combined with your tap water, you may have water with high mineral content. … [Read More]

Do you have limescale on your faucets or sinks? Notice that your soap does not seem to produce suds? You may have “hard water,” which is simply water with high mineral content. In general, it is not believed to pose serious health risks, but it can cause significant damage to your Bergen County, NJ home’s plumbing … [Read More]

Even though we get our water from a utility company that purifies our water, there can still be a number of contaminants in your water. Some of the contaminants in your water are harmless but others can be quite dangerous. Removing those contaminants should be the priority of any homeowner concerned about the quality of … [Read More]

At Total Comfort Services, we get many questions from our Fort Lee, NJ customers about boilers. One of the more common questions is how to know when it is time to replace a boiler. The best thing to do is to consult with a professional – we can inspect your current boiler system and give you an honest … [Read More]

For a long time, boilers have been one of the most popular home heating systems available, and with very good reason. They are extremely durable and have very long lifespans. Few moving parts mean that service and repair needs are minimized. However, you may experience some strange noises coming from your boiler every now and then. In … [Read More]

If you ask all of your neighbors what the best possible fuel to use in your Teaneck, NJ home’s boiler is you will probably get a variety of responses. This is due to the simple fact there is no such thing as the “best” fuel for a boiler, only what the best fuel for your personal needs and … [Read More]