# Rodenhiser Recommends

> At Rodenhiser we want to make sure homeowners understand how to maintain their home and how to address issues that may arise. Watch these videos to learn home tips and more about your home! Follow Rodenhiser Recommends on our Instagram.

- [Signs Your Heating System Is Failing](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1760-signs-your-heating-system-is-failing.html) - Signs Your Heating System Is Failing?
- [Why remodel?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1761-why-remodel.html) - Why Remodel?
- [What is an ERV or HRV System?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1764-what-is-an-erv-or-hrv-system.html) - What is an ERV or HRV System?
- [What is an Ejector Pump?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1765-what-is-an-ejector-pump.html) - What is an Ejector Pump?
- [How To Book Online At Rodenhiser.com?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1634-how-to-book-online-at-rodenhiser-com.html) - Follow these easy steps to book your service online. You can pick a date or time that is convenient for you and your busy schedule.
- [Tips To Keep Your Drains Clear](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1635-tips-to-keep-your-drains-clear.html) - Do you host for the holidays? The last thing you want to deal with is a clogged pipe. Take note and make sure to avoid putting these items down your drain.
- [Maximize Home Heating](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1636-maximize-home-heating.html) - Follow these steps to make sure your heating system is working efficiently and your home is heated properly!
- [Tips To Prevent Frozen Pipes During Extreme Cold](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1637-tips-to-prevent-frozen-pipes-during-extreme-cold.html) - In extreme cold, avoid burst pipes and make sure you’re prepared for the first bitterly cold day of the year.
- [How to Keep Your Yard Winter Safe?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1638-how-to-keep-your-yard-winter-safe.html) - First storm of the year on it’s way? Make sure your yard and outdoor equipment is ready and will be safe in the storm.
- [What to Do When Your Pipes Freeze?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1639-what-to-do-when-your-pipes-freeze.html) - Stay calm! Follow these steps if your pipes have frozen.
- [What To Do If Toilet Is Overflowing?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1640-what-to-do-if-toilet-is-overflowing.html) - Stay calm and follow these steps if you ever catch yourself in this situation!
- [How To Test Your Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1641-how-to-test-your-smoke-carbon-monoxide-detectors.html) - Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors are vital for safety in every home. To ensure they are working properly, they should be tested once a month.
- [Learn The Warning Signs Of Water Heater Tank Failure](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1642-learn-the-warning-signs-of-water-heater-tank-failure.html) - Have a water heater but not sure what to look out for when it’s failing? Watch the video below and take note of the various warning signs so you don’t get stuck without hot water and a flooded basemen...
- [How To Maintain Your Dryer Vent?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1643-how-to-maintain-your-dryer-vent.html) - Clean lint buildupt at least once per year. Don’t overlook the importance of cleaning your dryer vent.
- [How to Test Your AC Before You Need it](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1644-how-to-test-your-ac-before-you-need-it.html) - Be sure to test your AC early before you need it to avoid sweaty days, limited technicians and high costs in the heat of the summer.
- [What Is a Standby Generator?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1645-what-is-a-standby-generator.html) - What Is a Standby Generator?
- [How To Protect Your Home In a Power Outage](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1646-how-to-protect-your-home-in-a-power-outage.html) - How To Protect Your Home In a Power Outage
- [How To Change a Minisplit Air Filter And Why](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1652-how-to-change-a-minisplit-air-filter-and-why.html) - How To Change a Minisplit Air Filter And Why
- [What Is a Whole Home Surge Protector?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1653-what-is-a-whole-home-surge-protector.html) - What Is a Whole Home Surge Protector?
- [What Is The Main Water Shut Off Valve?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1654-what-is-the-main-water-shut-off-valve.html) - What Is The Main Water Shut Off Valve?
- [Why Are Exhaust Fans Important?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1655-why-are-exhaust-fans-important.html) - Why Are Exhaust Fans Important?
- [3 Steps To Test Your Heating System](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1657-3-steps-to-test-your-heating-system.html) - 3 Steps To Test Your Heating System
- [The Power Of Whole Home Humidifiers](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1658-the-power-of-whole-home-humidifiers.html) - The Power Of Whole Home Humidifiers
- [What Is The Mass Save Program?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1659-what-is-the-mass-save-program.html) - What Is The Mass Save Program?
- [What Is a Heat Pump?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1660-what-is-a-heat-pump.html) - What Is a Heat Pump?
- [What Is a Sump Pump?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1664-what-is-a-sump-pump.html) - What Is a Sump Pump?
- [How To Change an Air Filter And Why?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1666-how-to-change-an-air-filter-and-why.html) - How To Change an Air Filter And Why?
- [What Are The Benefits Of Tankless Water Heaters?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1667-what-are-the-benefits-of-tankless-water-heaters.html) - What Are The Benefits Of Tankless Water Heaters?
- [Why Is Drain Maintenance Necessary?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1668-why-is-dra-in-norfolk-ma-intenance-necessary.html) - Why Is Drain Maintenance Necessary?
- [Benefits Of Drain Maintenance](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1669-benefits-of-dra-in-norfolk-ma-intenance.html) - Benefits Of Drain Maintenance
- [Holiday Light Safety](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1672-holiday-light-safety.html) - Holiday Light Safety
- [Why Is Duct Cleaning Important?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1673-why-is-duct-cleaning-important.html) - Why Is Duct Cleaning Important?
- [Heating Small Spaces](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1675-heating-small-spaces.html) - Heating Small Spaces
- [What Is An Ice Dam?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1676-what-is-an-ice-dam.html) - What Is An Ice Dam?
- [How To Prevent Ice Dams?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1677-how-to-prevent-ice-dams.html) - How To Prevent Ice Dams?
- [Instant Hot Water Dispenser](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1680-instant-hot-water-dispenser.html) - Instant Hot Water Dispenser
- [Are Flushable Wipes Flushable?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1681-are-flushable-wipes-flushable.html) - Are Flushable Wipes Flushable?
- [What Do I Do When I Lose Jewelry Down The Drain?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1684-what-do-i-do-when-i-lose-jewelry-down-the-drain.html) - What Do I Do When I Lose Jewelry Down The Drain?
- [Should I Replace My AC With A Heat Pump?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1685-should-i-replace-my-ac-with-a-heat-pump.html) - Should I Replace My AC With A Heat Pump?
- [Why Won't My Toilet Stop Running?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1687-why-won-t-my-toilet-stop-running.html) - Why Won't My Toilet Stop Running?
- [Benefits of a Portable Generator](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1688-benefits-of-a-portable-generator.html) - Benefits of a Portable Generator
- [Why Is My Water Bill So High?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1715-why-is-my-water-bill-so-high.html) - Why Is My Water Bill So High?
- [What Happens If I Don’t Maintain My HVAC System?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1716-what-happens-if-i-don-t-maintain-my-hvac-system.html) - What Happens If I Don’t Maintain My HVAC System?
- [Are Flickering Lights Normal?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1719-are-flickering-lights-normal.html) - Are Flickering Lights Normal?
- [Why Shouldn't I Use Chemical Drain Cleaners?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1720-why-shouldn-t-i-use-chemical-drain-cleaners.html) - Why Shouldn't I Use Chemical Drain Cleaners?
- [Why Shouldn't I Rely On Extension Cords Long-Term?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1721-why-shouldn-t-i-rely-on-extension-cords-long-term.html) - Why Shouldn't I Rely On Extension Cords Long-Term?
- [What Are The Signs Of A Plumbing Leak?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1722-what-are-the-signs-of-a-plumbing-leak.html) - What Are The Signs Of A Plumbing Leak?
- [Why Does My Circuit Breaker Keep Tripping?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1723-why-does-my-circuit-breaker-keep-tripping.html) - Why Does My Circuit Breaker Keep Tripping?
- [Why Do I Have Low Water Pressure?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1732-why-do-i-have-low-water-pressure.html) - Why Do I Have Low Water Pressure?
- [How To Test Your Toilet For A Leak?](https://norfolk.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-recommends/1742-how-to-test-your-toilet-for-a-leak.html) - How To Test Your Toilet For A Leak?

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## About Rodenhiser Home Services

**Rodenhiser Home Services** is a family-owned, licensed and insured home services company based in **Norfolk MA, USA**, serving residential and commercial customers throughout the METROWEST MA region. Established in 1928, the company has over 95 years of experience providing plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical, and home remodeling services.

Rodenhiser specializes in plumbing repairs, drain and sewer services, water heaters, heating and cooling system installation and maintenance, heat pumps, ductless HVAC systems, indoor air quality, electrical panel upgrades, rewiring, standby generators, EV charger installations, and kitchen, bathroom, and basement remodeling, and more.

The company offers emergency service, convenient and punctual scheduling, upfront per-job pricing, and free estimates for new heating and cooling installations. All work is backed by written warranties and a satisfaction guarantee. Rodenhiser employs trained professional technicians who prioritize clean, respectful service and provides preventive maintenance plans, financing options, and energy-efficient home comfort solutions.

Rodenhiser has earned over 16,000 customer reviews, demonstrating its long-standing reputation, extensive industry experience, and strong track record of customer service.

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