“We Take the Stairs” A Motivational Introduction to Our New Blog Series R.J. Riquier Inc. President and Co-Owner Allen Riquier has worked in the Plumbing, Heating, and HVAC industry for 40 years, working hard to develop and maintain a reputation of integrity and detailed skill. As devoted UConn fans, we see only one comparable […]
Springtime – it’s the most wonderful time of the year full of blooming flowers, children playing, and spring cleaning. It also means more watering flowers, more showers, and more general water usage. The team at R.J. Riquier has seen far too many well pump nightmares from our recent dry spell that could become less […]
IT’S SPRINGTIME – at least, it’s supposed to be! With this sudden heat wave we know you have two things on your mind… When can I go to the beach? And how can I make my AC work better? The professionals at R.J. Riquier Inc. have constructed 5 myth-busters to ensure you’re getting the best […]
The country has changed with regard to kitchen and bathroom faucets. Federal law now requires that all plumbing products be lead free. I suppose that this is a good thing in some ways, but I’m still a bit old school about this. I like a good, old fashioned chunk of brass for a faucet. Something […]
Mini-split AC systems are really taking off in New England. Why? There are many reasons. The biggest reason may be that New England homes tend to be older, with baseboard or steam heating systems. Warm air is a newer style of heating, but the duct work is generally uninsulated and improperly sized to efficiently add […]
Spring is here and although it may seem a bit away, summer is coming! We are often asked, “When should I get my AC system serviced”. The simple answer is in the spring. The best time for AC service is well before the season begins. Proper AC service involves changing the indoor filters that have […]
Spring is quickly approaching and with it comes gardening, cleaning and car washing. It is also the time of year when the convenient outside faucet is put back into service after a long cold winter. Most modern structures utilize a “frost free” faucet design. Frost free technology places the packing and seat 8-14 inches inside […]
With all of the snowfall dumped on New England this winter season, we will soon experience a spring “Thaw”. With this comes flooded basements – regardless of whether they are finished or not – water can be relentless and unforgiving. And to make matters worse, most homeowner insurance policies don’t cover flood damage unless you […]
