Appliances Submerged During Hurricane Irene Should Be Replaced

Today’s water heaters, boilers, furnaces and air conditioning systems are sophisticated pieces of
equipment. Many families rely on these gas appliances to provide comfort, with a sense of safety
throughout the year.


As a result of the destructive powers of Hurricane Irene, many of these natural gas appliances have
been exposed or submerged for long periods of time in flood waters, causing extensive damage.
These flood waters, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, contain potentially
dangerous materials, such as raw sewage, high levels of bacteria and mold spores, agricultural runoff
and infectious chemicals from industrial areas. “Reusing a hot water heater, boiler, furnace or air
conditioning system after it’s been exposed to contaminated flood waters can create fire, explosion
and carbon monoxide hazards in the home”.


According to the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), a national trade
association of manufacturers of residential, commercial and industrial appliances and equipment,
components and related products, recommends that any flood-damaged heating and cooling
equipment be replaced immediately, not repaired.


Call us today for a Safety Check
1-800-MR RUSSO
1-800-677-8776

Schedule Your Lawn Sprinkler Winterization

Russo Bros. & Co. is now scheduling lawn sprinkler winterizations in your area.
Call today to schedule your sprinkler turn off for the winter season.

Please click here to view our winterization calendar.

1-800-MR RUSSO
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Benefits of a Heating Tune Up

Performing maintenance on your boiler or furnace helps keep your system running efficiently and prolongs the useful life of your equipment.

A Russo Bros. & Co. tune up includes:

• Examining the base of the chimney and flue passages, starting the boiler and checking the pressure and temperature shut off.
• Testing all zones for proper operation and lubricating all motors, circulators and other moving parts.
• Inspecting the low water cut-off and auto feeder for proper operation.
• Flushing and checking the condition of the piping.
• Inspecting all timers, starters and contacts on forced hot air systems.
• Cleaning and checking pilot light and ignition assembly.
• Testing the smoke and CO2 detectors.

Call today to schedule your tune up!

1-800-MR RUSSO

1-800-677-8776

All Counties in New Jersey are Eligible for FEMA Assistance

All New Jersey residents are eligible for individual and public assistance from Federal Emergency Management Agency due to the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. The decision came after President Obama visited the hardest hit towns in New Jersey last week
Individual aid includes temporary housing, repairs, cleanup and loss of personal items.
Public assistance is on a cost sharing basis and covers damaged property like bridges, buildings, and street lights.

To apply for assistance or for more information please visit http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov/ or call 800-621-FEMA.

Safety Precautions Related to Hurricane Irene's Damage:

It is advised that submerged or flood damaged equipment should be changed out to avoid any potential hazards to your home and family.
We are now performing safety checks to insure equipment is operable and safe to remain in your home.


Please read more about flood damaged equipment>>

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Hurricane Irene

Being the first hurricane to hit inland NJ since 1903, Hurricane Irene left the streets and flood zones of New Jersey in sub par conditions to say the least.  From the Carolinas to Canada this natural phenomenon has flooded basements, caused residential damage from tree debris and made the populations commute into a bear (NYC's subway system was shut down for the first time in history).  If any flooding has affected your plumbing, heating, air conditioning or lawn sprinkler system we would be glad to help out at 1-800-MR-RUSSO!!

Soften Your Water!!!

 Russo Brothers is proud to install the Pelican NaturSoft system which prevents minerals such as calcium and magnesium from forming a hard water scale, causing a drop in water pressure, and clogging of plumbing fixtures and pipes as well.  Call 1-800-MR-RUSSO or 937.887.1334 for an estimate today.