When a door closes, it sometimes swings wide open to a better opportunity. That was the case for Paul Wilson, Andy Weir, and Dottie Depfer back in 2002. The three co-workers suddenly found themselves at a crossroads when their longtime employer, a commercial plumbing company, shuttered its doors after more than 50 years in business. Instead of scattering to new jobs, the trio decided to take their 30+ years of experience in commercial plumbing, HVAC, new construction, and emergency services and build something of their own. And just like that, Superior Mechanical Services was born.

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Winter is coming – or at least, eventually. With summer winding to a close in the next few months and cooler weather on its heels, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to prepare and upgrade your HVAC system for the winter months. After all, the last thing you want to end up with is a broken HVAC system when you need it the most. Here’s how you should prepare your home’s HVAC system for winter weather. 

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Are you thinking about taking the plunge and choosing a career in one of the trade professions? Smart move – trade professions offer rewarding careers that span a wide range of opportunities, tracks, and advancement. However, before you choose your trade career path, you have to do your research. Which of the many trade professions available is going to be best suited to both your skills and your goals? Check out this quick guide – it’ll help you wade through the many different trade profession options out there and choose the one that’s going to guarantee your long-term success and fulfillment. 

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It’s the holiday season!  And Santa Claus is coming ’round, and we’re eating all the holiday food to be found. Not only is it time for Christmas carols, but it’s also time for our favorite holiday eats.  We’ve got roast beef, turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, cornbread, stuffing, gravy, fruitcake, and all kinds of homemade treats. Our tables and stomachs will be full, but what happens when it’s time to clean up? Many kitchens these days have a garbage disposal, but before you clear your plate into the sink, you should ensure you know what the worst foods for garbage disposals are.  

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As the weather turns colder and temperatures continue to drop, there are many routine maintenance items that homeowners must do to keep their homes and property in tip-top shape. While items such as having your HVAC system inspected are at the top of your list, an important task that you might have forgotten is turning off the outside water and draining the pipes properly to avoid issues during freezing periods. 

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