Watch out for pumpkin pulp!

Halloween is approaching and pumpkins are aplenty.  If you're going to make pumpkin pie be careful where you dispose of the pumpkin pulp.  The pulp and seeds don't break down like most foods - instead, the pulp and seeds harden and can clog your drain.  Don't flush them down the drain or garbage disposal! Russo Bros. & Co. suggests you carve your pumpkin on clear plastic wrap and throw it in the garbage when you are done.

Happy Halloween!

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Save energy and be comfortable

Winter is about here and everyone is turning on their heating systems.  Here are a few tips to stay warm and still save energy:

• Set back your thermostat by a few degrees at night and when you are away during the day.  For each degree you lower your thermostat in winter you can save up to 5% on the heating portion of your energy bill.
• Heat rises!  Use ceiling fans on the reverse setting to force warm air near the ceiling back down into the room.
• If you tend to spend most of your time in one area of your home, lower the thermostat and use a space heater.
• The average home loses about 25% of heat through leaky windows, so seal around the windows with weatherstripping.
• Have your heating system inspected and tuned-up annually to keep your system running at optimal efficiency.  Russo Bros. & Co. provodes this service - call 1-800-MR-RUSSO to have a trained technician tune-up your system.  (You can also use our website to schedule service.)

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It's time to schedule your sprinkler turn-off

Russo Bros. & Co. is taking appointments to turn off sprinkler systems.  We are in the following towns this week:

Oct 15 - Morris Plains, Morristown, Parsippany

Oct 16 - Maplewood, South Orange, West Orange

Oct 17 - Livingston, Millburn, Short Hills

Oct 20 - Essex Fells, Parsippany, Whippany

Oct 21 - Caldwell, North Caldwell, West Caldwell

Your can schedule your appointment during the following appointment windows:

          8:00 am to 10:00 am

          9:00 am to 1:00 pm

          10:00 am to 2:00 pm

          12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

          1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Call 1-800-MR-RUSSO to schedule your sprinkler winterization.

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It's time to schedule your sprinkler turn-off

Russo Bros. & Co. is taking appointments to turn off your sprinkler system.  We are in the following towns this week:

Oct 7 - Livingston, Millburn, Short Hills

Oct 8 - Berkeley Heights, Mountainside, New Providence, Springfield, Summit, Warren

Oct 9 - Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Montclair, Verona

Oct 10 - Boonton, Fairfield, Little Falls, Montville, Pine Brook

Oct 14 - Basking Ridge, Bedminster, Bernardsville, Far Hills, 

Your can schedule your appointment during the following appointment windows:

          8:00 am to 10:00 am

          9:00 am to 1:00 pm

          10:00 am to 2:00 pm

          12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

          1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Call 1-800-MR-RUSSO to schedule your sprinkler winterization.

Take care of your drains

The number one cause of clogged drains and sewage spills is grease. Properly dispose of fats, oils, and grease in the trash – not down the drain. You can refrigerate used grease in a container so it won’t spoil in the garbage can. Then put it in the trash the day your garbage is picked up.

Call Russo Bros. & Co. at 1-800-MR-RUSSO if you need help unclogging a drain.

Stop that drip!

If a drip from your faucet fills an eight ounce glass in 15 minutes, it will waste 180 gallons per month and 2,160 gallons per year.

Call Russo Bros. & Co. at 1-800-MR-RUSSO and stop that drip.

Weak shower pressure?

If your shower’s stream is weak, consider that the water pressure may also be in use elsewhere. It could be a filling toilet tank, the dishwasher, washing machine, or your sprinkler system. If you still have ample pressure at the other faucets in your house, your shower head may be clogged by hard water deposits. If the blockage is severe, you must remove and clean the shower head. If the blockage is not too severe, you may be able to clean it in place. To clean it in place, pour a cup of vinegar into a plastic bag, place the bag over the shower head, and secure it with a twist tie. Leave it there overnight. In the morning, remove the bag and use a toothbrush to gently scrub the softened deposits from the holes. If the stream is still weak (even after taking apart the shower head) you should call a professional plumber to locate the clog and clean it.

Call 1-800-MR-RUSSO and let us help you find and fix that pesky clog.