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Top 7 Sump Pump Maintenance Tips
A sump pump can offer peace of mind during rainy season, but don’t take that safety measure for granted. A sump pump needs regular maintenance in order to work its magic of keeping water out of your home. That will ensure it stays in optimal working condition. Sump pump maintenance is important year-round, but heavy rain from
3 Smart Home Additions That Will Increase the Resale Value of Your House
You may decide to install smart home technology (such as Alexa, Google Home, or the Nest Learning Thermostat) in your house simply because it makes life more convenient. But did you know that smart home technology can actually increase the resale value of your house? As smart home products flood the market, more and more
5 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Professional Electrician
If you’re not an expert about things like electrical panels, wires, outlets, and all the other electrical jargon, you should not attempt to make electrical repairs. While there are some home repairs that you can attempt yourself, such as fixing a leaky faucet, electrical repairs are not included in that list. You should hire a professional electrician
Top 10 Reasons to Work for Bonfe
Bonfe was recently named one of the Star Tribune’s Top 150 Workplaces for the second year running. This honor would not have been possible without the enthusiasm and support of our employees. The list is essentially a ranking of employee satisfaction, and companies must first be nominated by their own employees to even be considered.
National HVAC Tech Day: Shout Out to Our Awesome Bonfe Techs!
Thursday, June 22 is National HVAC Tech Day. There’s a “day” for everything it seems, but HVAC Tech Day is an important one. Why? Because HVAC techs are responsible for keeping your home safe and comfortable, just like it should be. For that, they deserve our appreciation! We’ve become so accustomed to the luxuries of
Getting to Know Your New Home’s HVAC System
When you’re getting ready to put in an offer or close on a new home, there are a lot of questions you want to ask. How new are the kitchen appliances? Is there surround sound in the home theater? How close is the nearest Starbucks? Less exciting are questions about the HVAC systems. But considering
More Than Just “Wrangling Turds”: Bonfe Celebrates Hug a Plumber Week
If you paid attention to our social media feeds last week, you saw that we celebrated National Hug a Plumber Day (April 25) with a whole week dedicated to recognizing the skilled techs that make our team a well-oiled machine. In the words of one Bonfe tech, plumbing is about more than “wrangling turds” all
How to De-Winterize Your House in 5 Simple Steps
Before the cold sets in, you should winterize your outdoor plumbing system in order to prevent damage from frozen pipes. You don’t use your outdoor plumbing during the winter, so it’s safer to drain the system of water and shut off the water supply to prevent freezing. When spring comes around, you’ll have to de-winterize your
HVAC Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
We’re finally coming to the end of winter, and your house has weathered a lot over the last few months—extreme temperatures, blustering winds, heavy snowfall, and ice buildup. Pressing the reset button on your house after a harsh winter involves more than a deep spring cleaning. A solid spring cleaning should also include a thorough spring
Use Your Programmable Thermostat to Actually Save Money
Do you want to save money on your energy bill without sacrificing comfort? Do you want a device that links home comfort, energy savings, and convenience all in one? No, you don’t need a magic wand to achieve all this. You just need to install a programmable thermostat in your home. What is a programmable
