3R Plumbing & Mechanical Blog
From the Field
Straight-talk advice on heating, cooling, heat pumps, and plumbing for South Shore homeowners — from the licensed, veteran-owned team in Norwell.
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Inside a Boiler and Indirect Water Heater Install
Photos and video from recent 3R jobs where we paired a new high-efficiency boiler with an indirect water heater, and why that combination makes so much sense in a South Shore home with hydronic heat.
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Heat Pumps in Snow and Ice: What Is Normal and What Is Not
Steam rising off your outdoor unit, a short pause in heat, a thin layer of frost: most of what worries new heat pump owners in winter is normal. Here is what to watch for and how to keep the outdoor unit clear.
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Getting Your Boiler Ready for Winter: What We Check and What You Can Do
A boiler that sat all summer can surprise you on the first cold night. Here is what a proper fall boiler service covers, and the few checks every homeowner can do themselves.
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How to Bleed Your Radiators (and When Not To)
Cold at the top, warm at the bottom, gurgling at night? Your radiators probably have air in them. Here is how to bleed hot water radiators safely, and why you should never do this to a steam radiator.
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3R Plumbing & Mechanical Featured by Zapier for How We Use Automation to Serve You Better
Zapier featured 3R Plumbing & Mechanical in a customer story about how our veteran-owned South Shore team uses automation, including Next-Gen Zaps, to deliver faster, more reliable service.
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How to Keep Your Pipes From Freezing This Winter
Most frozen pipes we thaw on the South Shore were in the same handful of spots. Here is where they freeze, what to do before the first hard cold snap, and what to do if one freezes anyway.
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