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You might want to think twice before repairing that 25 year old furnace or boiler when it breaks down on you this fall. Don’t forget that the $1500 Federal Tax Credits expire on 12/31/10! These credits will help you get rid of your old, inefficient furnace or boiler and get you a new high efficient unit that will keep you comfortable and save you money on your utility bills.

Don’t worry – there’s not much paperwork that needs to be completed for the tax credit. What little paperwork processing there is, Bonfe’s will take care of it for you. If you have any questions on how the credits will affect your tax situation, you will need to ask your tax advisor for assistance.

Call Bonfe’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Service, Inc at 651/612-332-6633 to set up an appointment with a Comfort Consultant or schedule online.

Bonfe’s offers plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical and appliance repair services. We offer regular rates from 7 am to 10 pm 7 days a week. We also provide emergency service 365 days a year.

One company. One call. Bonfe.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall on Maytag dishwashers. The recall is due to an Dishwasher Recallelectrical failure in the dishwasher’s heating element which may cause fires. There have been no injuries or deaths reported with this voluntary recall.

If you believe you may own a dishwasher that may be part of this recall, please read the recall notice sent out by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Bonfe’s offers regular service hours 7 days a week from 7 am-10 pm. We also offer emergency service after 10.

Bonfe’s provides, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical and appliance repair services. One company. One call. Bonfe.

We’re tough here in Minnesota. When it gets cold we put on a sweater when other people in the country are in snowmobile suits and talking as if it’s the coming of a new ice age. In the summer, we have our air conditioners, but we like the heat (since it’s not around very long). People often call our office and say that they have uneven temperatures in their homes and say, “But we live in Minnesota and that’s how it is.” Did you know that just because your basement is cold and your upper level is warm that it doesn’t HAVE to be?

Call Bonfe’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Service, Inc. if you’re frustrated with being uncomfortable in your home. We can send a Comfort Consultant out to your home to meet with you to discuss your comfort concerns. Once all of your concerns are known, we will create a unique solution for your family and home.

Did you know that most homeowners aren’t aware that they can have more than one thermostat in their home? If you have different zones in your home, you will have a thermostat to control each zone. That means if your basement needs more heat but your main level is comfortable, you can increase the temperature downstairs without overheating your main floor. Not only will you be more comfortable, but you will also save money on your utility bill by not over conditioning certain areas of your home.

If you’d like to meet with a Consultant, you may call us at 651/612-332-6633 or visit our website at www.bonfe.com to schedule an appointment.

Bonfe’s offers regular service hours 7 days a week from 7 am-10 pm. We also offer emergency service after 10.

One company. One call. Bonfe.

Bonfe’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Service, Inc. services and replaces all makes and models of boilers! Bonfe’s has been based in Saint Paul since 1993 so we know that many of our neighbors (and many other people throughout the Twin Cities) have hot water heat and need it serviced just like a forced air furnace.

Below are some of the many services we can provide to customers with boilers in their homes:

• Annual system tune up & inspection
• NATE certified technicians
• Service on all makes and models
• Repairs and replacements
• Radiator repairs and installation
• Zoning
• Certified asbestos abatement
• Baseboard heating
• Money saving indirect water heaters
• Chimney liner installation
• Gas piping
• Programmable thermostats

Whether it’s a boiler that’s still under warranty or a boiler that was installed 80 years ago, Bonfe’s can help. Call us anytime at 651/612-332-6633 or visit us online to schedule service.

Bonfe’s is open for regular service from 7 am to 10 pm 7 days a week and also offers emergency service 365 days a year.

There’s a lot to your plumbing system and you should have it thoroughly inspected every year. If you choose not to have that inspection done, there are six items that should definitely not be overlooked. Bonfe’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Service, Inc. offers to inspect these six items on every plumbing service call. The items included in our complimentary safety check are: Safety Inspection

• Water hardness and iron level before and after the water softener. If your water softener is not operating properly, your plumbing fixtures and appliances may be adversely affected due to excessive calcium build up.
• Water heater flue gas analysis and water temperature of your hot water. We will check to make sure your water heater is burning safely and efficiently and that your hot water is at a safe temperature so scalding of delicate skin will not occur.
• Activity on the water meter. We will watch your watch your water meter after making sure all water in the home is turned off. If the meter is moving, that means you have a leak somewhere in the home that should be addressed.
• Washing machine hoses. Neglected washing machine hoses can often break and cause a great deal of water damage to your home. We’ll take a look to make sure the hoses are intact and in good working order.
• Water pressure. If your water pressure is too high, it may be damaging toilets, faucets and appliances. If the pressure is high, Bonfe’s has solutions to get that pressure under control.

Give us a call today at 651/612-332-6633 if you have any plumbing issues that need to be resolved. We also offer residential heating, air conditioning, electrical and appliance repair services 7 days a week form 7 am to 10 pm.

Bonfe’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Services, Inc. can help you out with any residentialelectricalrepair in your home. Whether you need to install for your upcoming Labor Day gathering or want to take care of some nuisance repairs that have been getting on your nerves lately. Bonfe’s can help. Call Bonfe’s today to get your lighting and electrical issues resolved and your life back to normal.

Bonfe’s has been serving the entire Twin Cities Metro Area since 1993. We offer service from 7 am to 10 pm 7 days a week and we also offer emergency service if you need us after hours. We can also help if you need plumbing, heating, air conditioning and appliance repairs.

Call us to schedule service at 651/612-332-6633 or schedule online. One company. One call. Bonfe.

A typical water heater should last 10-15 years under normal usage conditions. Warranties on water heaters vary, however. There is a wide range of warranties that you’ll find if you call around or visit your local box stores. However, you won’t find a better warranty than the one offered by Bonfe’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Services, Inc.

Bonfe’s offers a lifetime warranty on all Bradford White Water Heaters. This lifetime warranty includes:

• Warranty on all parts
• Warranty on labor
• Tank leakage. This means if your tank leaks due to normal wear and tear, we will replace the unit at no cost to you as long as you live in your home!

How can Bonfe’s give such and incredible warranty you ask? We do it because the Bradford White uses HydroJet Technology to mix the water in the tank unlike any other water heater on the market. This mixing capability reduces sediment build up which extends the life of the unit. Watch the Bradford White video to see this incredible unit in action.

If you need service, right now, contact Bonfe’s at 651/612-332-6633 or schedule online. Bonfe’s runs regular service from 7 am to 10 pm 7 days a week and offers emergency service as well. Bonfe’s can not only help you with your plumbing, but we also offer heating, air conditioning, electrical and appliance repair.

The big box stores are full of toilets that you can purchase yourself and install. Some are better than others. Some will fit your needs, some won’t. They come in different colors, sizes, heights and bowl shapes. Many of them will have the same warranties. One thing you WON’T find is a toilet with a LIFETIME WARRANTY on all parts, labor and also against clogs.

Bonfe’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Service, Inc. has been serving the Twin Cities metro area since 1993. Since our doors opened, Bonfe’s has installed one type of toilet and one type of toilet only – the Toto Drake Gmax. This toilet proved itself so quickly as one of the most reliable toilets on the market that Bonfe’s created their own in house lifetime warranty. That means if you EVER have a problem with your Toto as long as you live in your home, Bonfes will repair it or even replace it for free.

So if you’re sick and tired of your toilets that run, always clog or never fill all the way, contact Bonfe’s to schedule an appointment. Our plumbers are always ready to assist you, in fact, we install so many Totos that our plumbers carry toilets on their trucks so they can be installed immediately.

Waste water is waste water, right? Not in the mind of Tom Broadbent a UK Leicester’s De Montfort University student. Broadbent had a stroke of genius while watching water go down a drain in a hotel bathroom. He devised a way to harness the energy of waste water in a high-rise waste system and convert it to electricity. To read more on this fascinating topic, check out the report from Daily Tech.

While Bonfe’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Service, Inc. does not deal in hydroelectric systems, we DO deal with anything else plumbing! Some of the repairs we can handle for you in your home or place of business are:

• Water pipe and waste pipe repairs and replacements
• Water heaters
• Faucets
• Toilets
• Tub and shower installations
• Water filtration
• Garbage disposals

If you need plumbing help, Call Bonfe’s 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Call us at 651-332-6633 or go online to request service.

“Do you charge by the hour?” is a question we get every day at Bonfe’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Service, Inc. Rather than charge a customer by the hour, we charge by the job. There are a number of reasons for this.

Because we charge by the job, we are able to propose the EXACT cost of the work upfront to the customer before the work begins. This eliminates any potential surprises when the work is complete.

Once our quote is accepted, the price WILL NOT change. Our quotes are guaranteed so our customers don’t need to look over our shoulders wondering how much longer the repair will take. If we under estimate a job – that’s our problem. We’ll never go back to the customer and ask for more money once a proposal has been agreed upon.

Flat rate pricing is fair. You will get the same quote for a faucet replacement as your neighbor or father-in-law. Our price is our price. The flat rate pricing structure takes all subjectivity out of the estimating process.

The flat rate pricing is the same for our technicians who have been working five years or twenty years. Since our price is not based entirely on how much time is spent in the customer’s home, it shouldn’t matter to the customer if the tech is a beginner or a master technician. On the other hand, if an hourly company is working for you, the most experienced person will cost you the LEAST amount, but the least experienced person will make the company the most money.

Pricing structure is just one thing to consider when looking for a trust worthy service company but it is definitely one of the most sensitive to customers – especially in today’s economy.

Call Bonfe’s for your plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical and appliance repairs and be confident knowing you’ll get a great service at a fair price. Bonfe’s is open for service seven days a week from 7 am to 10 pm. We also offer emergency service 24 hours a day 365 days a year.