In this section of Car Repair Portland Maine, we will cover how to find a quality and affordable car repair service.
Finding quality auto repair may not be easy, but do “qualified, affordable auto technicians” exist? I am here to briefly clarify this subject, considering rip-off shops seam to be many. These places are hiring lube techs, not highly trained and skilled technicians, why? Because it is cheaper all you need is one guy to be master certified, I call it, “damage control”. Hire one tech., so when the lubbers create a wound, master tech. sews it up. Anything job becoming too complicated gets farmed out. Read on.
The automotive industry has become a very technical field. There was a day when everybody knew a mechanic. Day after day I would hear, for example, “my brother in law is a mechanic, my dad works on cars”. The days of the dumb mechanic are over. A technician is now needed to repair or service your car; therefore I will examine a couple of attributes any automotive repair facility should harness.
-Free Professional Advice, if the shops informative “beats around the bush”, or never gives a strait answer, he does not know the business, or he is trying to rip you off. Auto Technicians, should know your car inside and out, making it easy to repair your car at a fair price.
-Clean Shop, a good auto repair garage, should be clean and neat. How do you find the correct bolt in a mess? Did one fall in the engine? Many more problems can occur in a dirty shop, plus the mechanics image, should explain his work habits. Why higher a grease monkey? He will destroy your car and your wallet.
In order to find affordable auto repair, from someone qualified, please take your time and be patient. Finding a good repair shop is like “having a good doctor”, surgery is the last resort. Usually you can nurse them back to health. This article briefly examines a few retain-able theories, when choosing an affordable and qualified automotive repair shop.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
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The Benefits of Professional Dog Grooming for Your Pet and You | Dog Grooming Gardiner
In this section of Dog Grooming Gardiner, we will explain the benefits of getting your pet groomed by a professional groomer.
Just like humans, dogs require regular bathing and grooming to look and feel good. They need to be bathed with a good quality dog shampoo every six to eight weeks to keep their hair and skin healthy, and for their humans’ sake, keep them smelling good. Few want to snuggle a stinky pooch! Additionally, dogs need to have their nails trimmed, their ears cleaned, their teeth brushed, and their anal glands expressed regularly. Long-haired breeds require regular hair trimming. Though many people are able to bathe their dogs without much ado, those other tasks are often best left to professional groomers.
Groomers are skilled professionals who have the experience and equipment to safely groom dogs of all sizes and breeds. Trying to trim the hair or nails of a rowdy, squirming dog can result in injury to the dog if you don’t have the means and know-how to safely secure the pet. For dogs who hate having their feet touched and nails trimmed, it can result in an injurious bite to the human as well. Groomers have the equipment needed to take care of all grooming chores safely and comfortably for the dog.
Short-haired dogs need little more than a bath with occasional brushing to keep the skin healthy. Longer haired dogs and dogs like poodles require regular trimming, if not fancy cuts, to prevent matted hair from creating problems. This requires skill and experience to properly and safely accomplish. Groomers are also experienced in spotting health problems and potential problems that can be life-saving for a beloved pet.
Talk to your local, experienced groomer for the specific grooming needs of your pet. Set up a schedule and stick with it for a happy, healthy, sweet-smelling pet.
Best Heating System Brands | Heating Repair Portland Maine
In this section of Heating Repair Portland Maine, we will take a look the different types of heating system brands, a review rating from a pro, and where you can possibly find replacement parts for your existing heating system.
We are not the experts in the heating system world. If we were, we would have already repaired our heating system and would have known what brands to buy.
But unless you have an insider in the family, you are out of luck and have to go with whatever system is on sale. However, I do have a solution for those of us who barely remembers the difference between forced air and radiant heat.
I have enlisted the aid of an expert to help us avoid all the sales gimmicks and find value. You get to see what an actual heating and air conditioning professional would choose for their own home. You can be sure of an unbiased opinion because we do not sell any HVAC systems or receive any payment from any manufacturers.
I just want to make sure that families out there can heat their homes safely and affordably. You’re my neighbors after all.
Remember that there are many types of heating systems. Hot water heating and water heating systems are different from a gas furnace. Below are oil furnace ratings, so this may not work for you if you are looking for radiant heat.
My expert insider has researched the data about each brand and organized the different types of units into groups. Then he utilized his extensive experience in the field to rate the different models.
He then gave each brand a rating of from 1 to 5 stars in each group. A 5* rating indicates the brand that we would choose (if it was available) for our own home. When more than one brand is available with a 5* rating, we would choose the least expensive model.
I have only listed those with at least a 4* rating in at least one category. Why try to steer you towards shoddy brands?
Brands:
ADAMS
Basic Unit 1*
Condensing 5*
This is the only manufacturer of a 95% AFUE condensing oil furnace.
Visit ADAMS
DORNBACK
Basic1*
Condensed 5*
This brand is owned by ADAMS MANUFACTURING. They are the only manufacturers offering a 95% AFUE condensing oil furnace.
Visit DORNBACK
FRIGIDAIRE
Basic 4*
VS 4*
This brand is from NORDYNE. They are backed by a very good warranty which includes their “10 YEAR QUALITY PLEDGE” where the unit is replaced if the heat exchanger fails within ten years.
Visit Frigidaire
KELVINATOR
Basic 4*
This brand is from NORDYNE. It is a basic unit with a great warranty including their ten year quality pledge. (That is where they replace the entire unit if the heat exchanger fails during its’ first ten years.)
Visit Kelvinator
LENNOX
VS 4*
The O23 units are part of their ELITE series. It has an AFUE of up to 83%. The O23V is part of the “DAVE LENNOX SIGNATURE COLLECTION” and has a variable speed blower motor. The O23V also has a very good warranty.
Visit Lenox
MAYTAG
Basic 5*
VS 5*
This brand name is licensed to NORDYNE. The M120 series has four styles of units to match your installation requirements. The M1200 series units are variable speed. All of the units are backed by the best warranty in the industry.
Visit Maytag
NUTONE
Basic 4*
VS 4*
This brand is from NORDYNE and is backed by a very good warranty. They have an efficiency rating of 80%.
Visit NUTONE
TAPPAN
Basic 4*
VS 4*
This brand is from NORDYNE. The TECH 1 units are your basic oil furnace while the TECH 2 units have a variable speed blower. They are backed by a very good warranty.
Visit Tappan
WESTINGHOUSE
Basic 4*
VS 4*
This brand is from NORDYNE. They are backed by a very good warranty which includes their 10 year quality pledge. During the first ten years, the unit is replaced if the heat exchanger fails.
Visit Westinghouse
Things to Remember
I have not included the AFUE price or whether or not they are energy star qualified. So if this is important to you, please check out each brand.
To understand a bit more about energy efficiency, read this great article by Consumer Reports
If you want to learn more about the different types of brands, check out the link below. Believe it or not, you may be able to get replacement parts pretty cheap!
http://highperformancehvac.com/hvac-industry-info/156-hvac-manufacturers-brands-history
Although you want to save money (who doesn’t right?). But whatever heating system, whether its HVAC, gas furnace or uses a geothermal heat pump, if at all possible, chose a heating system that will pay off in the long run. Not which is the cheapest to buy today.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
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