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J & E Heating and Cooling, LLC

1004 Metropolis Street
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J & E Heating and Cooling, LLC

1004 Metropolis Street
5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Welcome to J&E Heating & Cooling, proudly servicing Metropolis, Illinois and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. Call us today! You will not be disappointed!

"Very professional and competent service at a very reasonable price. I will certainly use them for any HVAV work needed."

Tim B on November 2021

Welcome to J&E Heating & Cooling, proudly servicing Metropolis, Illinois and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. Call us today! You will not be disappointed!

"Very professional and competent service at a very reasonable price. I will certainly use them for any HVAV work needed."

Tim B on November 2021

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Rhymer Plumbing

104 LOCUST ST
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Rhymer Plumbing

104 LOCUST ST
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76 years of experience

Legacy of Excellence: For 75 years, Rhymers Plumbing has set the standard for excellence in the plumbing industry. Our legacy is built on a foundation of integrity, craftsmanship, and unwavering dedication to client satisfaction. Stability and Growth: In an ever-changing market, Rhymers Plumbing stands as a pillar of stability. Joining us means becoming part of a team that has weathered economic shifts and emerged stronger each time. Commitment to Quality: We take pride in our commitment to delivering the highest quality plumbing solutions. From residential projects to large-scale commercial endeavors, Rhymers Plumbing has been a trusted name, synonymous with reliability and professionalism. Innovative Approach: While our history speaks volumes, we are not resting on our laurels. Rhymers Plumbing embraces innovation, incorporating cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to stay at the forefront of the industry.

Legacy of Excellence: For 75 years, Rhymers Plumbing has set the standard for excellence in the plumbing industry. Our legacy is built on a foundation of integrity, craftsmanship, and unwavering dedication to client satisfaction. Stability and Growth: In an ever-changing market, Rhymers Plumbing stands as a pillar of stability. Joining us means becoming part of a team that has weathered economic shifts and emerged stronger each time. Commitment to Quality: We take pride in our commitment to delivering the highest quality plumbing solutions. From residential projects to large-scale commercial endeavors, Rhymers Plumbing has been a trusted name, synonymous with reliability and professionalism. Innovative Approach: While our history speaks volumes, we are not resting on our laurels. Rhymers Plumbing embraces innovation, incorporating cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to stay at the forefront of the industry.

Wolf Creek Builders

501 S Market St
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Wolf Creek Builders

501 S Market St
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44 years of experience

We are a full service builder covering most aspects of residential and commercial construction and maintenance with a specialty in remodeling with in house and sub contractor crews. Major credit cards accepted for many services.

We are a full service builder covering most aspects of residential and commercial construction and maintenance with a specialty in remodeling with in house and sub contractor crews. Major credit cards accepted for many services.

Solar Wolf Energy

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Solar Wolf Energy

2.00(
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10 years of experience

Solar Wolf is a full service solar company with a great reputation and an old world belief to our customers. To under-promise and over-deliver, period. We have 18 years experience in construction, remodeling, roofing, solar water heaters, solar pv systems, battery back-up systems and much more. See what Solar Wolf Energy can do for you!

Solar Wolf is a full service solar company with a great reputation and an old world belief to our customers. To under-promise and over-deliver, period. We have 18 years experience in construction, remodeling, roofing, solar water heaters, solar pv systems, battery back-up systems and much more. See what Solar Wolf Energy can do for you!

Diamond Handyman Services

200 W Morgan St
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Diamond Handyman Services

200 W Morgan St
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35 years of experience

We our a small family owned business that services surrounding areas of jasper county IL. We offer various types of remodels/new construction of all types but are also willing to come change that 1 door for you, where the big companies won't. High quality is our goal.

We our a small family owned business that services surrounding areas of jasper county IL. We offer various types of remodels/new construction of all types but are also willing to come change that 1 door for you, where the big companies won't. High quality is our goal.

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Eclipse Heating & Air, Inc.

Serving
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Eclipse Heating & Air, Inc.

Serving
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21 years of experience

Eclipse Heating & Air, Inc. has been a trusted provider of professional HVAC services in Plainfield, IL, since 2004. Locally owned and operated, we specialize in residential and light commercial heating and cooling solutions, including HVAC installation, furnace replacement, air conditioning repair, and ongoing HVAC maintenance. Our team of certified technicians is dedicated to delivering energy-efficient, cost-effective solutions tailored to your specific needs. We offer 24/7 emergency HVAC services to ensure your home or business stays comfortable, no matter the season. If you’re looking for reliable and affordable HVAC services in Plainfield, Naperville, Bolingbrook, Oswego, or the surrounding Chicagoland area, Eclipse Heating & Air, Inc. is here to help. From furnace upgrades to air conditioning installations and everything in between, we are committed to your year-round comfort. Eclipse Heating & Air, Inc. – Your Comfort. Our Priority. l

Eclipse Heating & Air, Inc. has been a trusted provider of professional HVAC services in Plainfield, IL, since 2004. Locally owned and operated, we specialize in residential and light commercial heating and cooling solutions, including HVAC installation, furnace replacement, air conditioning repair, and ongoing HVAC maintenance. Our team of certified technicians is dedicated to delivering energy-efficient, cost-effective solutions tailored to your specific needs. We offer 24/7 emergency HVAC services to ensure your home or business stays comfortable, no matter the season. If you’re looking for reliable and affordable HVAC services in Plainfield, Naperville, Bolingbrook, Oswego, or the surrounding Chicagoland area, Eclipse Heating & Air, Inc. is here to help. From furnace upgrades to air conditioning installations and everything in between, we are committed to your year-round comfort. Eclipse Heating & Air, Inc. – Your Comfort. Our Priority. l

Mike Essex Contracting

403 S Rains St.
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Mike Essex Contracting

403 S Rains St.
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18 years of experience

Mike Essex Contracting offers competitive pricing and bids. We also offer a limited warranty and guarantee on all work of product completed by Mike Essex Contracting. No job is ever to small nor to big and completed in a timely manner.

Mike Essex Contracting offers competitive pricing and bids. We also offer a limited warranty and guarantee on all work of product completed by Mike Essex Contracting. No job is ever to small nor to big and completed in a timely manner.

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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

Every type of water heater has its advantages and disadvantages. Understanding those can help you decide the best type for your situation and budget. 

Pros

  • Safer than gas or propane

  • Doesn’t require extensive venting systems

  • Lower upfront costs

  • Simpler to operate

  • No pilot light

  • Easier installation

  • More efficient heating than gas models

  • Available as point-of-use (POU) and whole-house units

Cons

  • Slower to heat water

  • Longer recovery time

  • Possibly higher operating costs

  • Doesn’t work during a power outage

  • Costs can increase without a 240-volt connection

An average-sized empty water heater weighs around 150 pounds. Tankless water heaters are much lighter, weighing between 10 and 50 pounds. The smaller size and added convenience come at a price, though—tankless water heaters average about twice the price of their traditional counterparts.

You can and should vent the gas from your hot water heater to the outside of your home. Traditionally, these gases were vented back to other gas appliances, like stoves or furnaces, but many jurisdictions have outlawed this practice due to the risks it provides. 

Most water heaters today use atmospheric venting that exhausts the gas out of the home through a pipe.

Water heaters seldom ever burst, but when they do, you should know the warning signs to protect your home. The biggest sign that your water heater is about to burst is a sulfuric smell. If your home inexplicably smells like rotten eggs, then this could be an indication of a gas leak in your gas water heater. If gas leaks out of the unit, it could ignite and cause an explosion, so you should immediately shut off the gas and call a plumber near you to inspect your water heater.

No, you’ll need to drain the tank before changing a water heater element, as the water heater element sticks through the side of the tank and uses a gasket to prevent water from pouring out. However, you don’t always need to drain it completely. If you’re only replacing the upper heating element, you can drain the tank until the water line is below the element. If you’re replacing the lower element, you’ll need to drain the whole thing.

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