US DRINKING WATER QUALITY - CAUSE FOR CONCERN?
From2004 to 2009, an estimated 49 million people in the United States consumed drinking water in violation of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. New York Times reports have given rise to water quality concerns, saying that "more than 20 percent of the nation's water treatment systems have violated key provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act over the last five years". Read complete article here

NO HEAT OR HOT WATER? PREVENT EMERGENCIES BEFORE THEY HAPPEN - Let our expertise keep you warm this winter
During these cold winter days and nights, it's important to be prepared. Ensure that your furnace and water heater are in good working condition to avoid emergency situations this winter.Our technicians can assist you with your electrical, plumbing and heating needs. We canschedule one day installations if there are issues. Call our office to schedule your annual burner service, receive a quote for your generator installation, and more. Prevent emergencies in your home.

Thursty Water Systems - Water For Life

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has designated the month of January as Radon Action Month.

Radon is a naturally-caused, odorless and tasteless radioactive gas, which can be present in air or your water supply. Radon can increase the risk of cancer if the levels in your home exceed the recommended levels as outlined by the EPA. In fact, the EPA says that Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer in America.

The EPA has outlined four steps for homeowners to take action against Radon this month. The first step is to test your home for radon. We encourage you to come by our showroom off Route 109A in Wolfeboro to pick up your free water test kit. You can also email or call our office at (888)551-4545 with your questions and concerns.

For More information about Radon Action Month visit the EPA Website:

http://www.epa.gov/radon/nram/

More about Radon & Informational Video

http://www.epa.gov/radon/

*Click on the video link that says "What is Radon?" to learn more!

Take action with us this month to ensure the safety of your family!

Hear what some of our customers had to say about working with Thursty Water Systems to reduce their Radon levels:

"Just wanted to let you know that our radon levels are down to 1.8 ! Yeah!! We are so happy and we actually feel a big difference with our health! Thank You!" - M & K Coffey 12/09

Mythbusters recently tested the possiblity of a water heater exploding due to improper installation. Their discovery, which has proved true for a few homeowners, is surprising. See what could happen if a water heater is not properly installed - Watch the video on YouTube:

To ensure the safety and welfare of your family, we recommend that you Check The Credentials of the companies hired to work in your home. You may want to inquire about their experience, or even ask them for their license number.
 

Trade Professionals:
Acquiring a plumbing or electrical license in the state of New Hampshire involves a Professional Career Choice:  

• Four years of an apprenticeship with a licensed company registered with the State of New Hampshire to educate others;
• Four years of schooling totaling 576 hours;
• 8,000 hours on the job,training, while working and the passing of the Journeyman's Exam.
• Finally, after holding a Journeyman's license for at least six months, a plumber can apply to take the exam for their Master Plumbing license.  

Thursty Water Electrical, Plumbing & HVAC and employees had a great time with 98.3LNH and various restaurants from across the Lakes Region at the 22nd Annual Chowderfest in Meredith, NH! Thursty Water Systems  provided on-site filtered water to over 1,200  attendees. All proceeds went to the Lakes Region Conservation Trust.

Congratulations to Patrick's Pub for winning this year's Best Chowder!

At Thursty Water Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & HVAC we work hard to provide quality customer service. With maintaining our company's integrity, we also encourage our customers to do your research from a homeowner's perspective, to ensure your home service needs are properly addressed.

For example, last week a potential customer came to us with an invoice and estimate from one of our competitors in the industry. The invoice and estimate addressed the homeowner's emergency of having no water in their home.

This competitor is a well-known company that diagnosed the homeowner's no water issue as a problem with their well pump. The company quoted the customer a total of $8355.66 to fix all of the possible issues, with charges as high as $190.82 to simply seal the homeowner's well cap. Even being in the field and having experience, I was shocked at the overwhelming prices to address the homeowner's water problems. I was also surprised to see what this company suggested in order to fix the problems; some of the quoted solutions are unnecessary and have no bearing on well pump issues in general, such as replacing the 44 gallon well tank. I've posted a copy of the actual invoice and estimate, so you can have a look yourself.

At Thursty Water Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & HVAC, we encourage our customers to do their research, especially in events such as this. Fortunately, these homeowners decided to seek alternate advice about their water problems. They discovered that the real cause of their problems was easy and inexpensive to fix - something that the technician on site failed to recognize.

In actuality, an outside faucet had been left on, which caused the well to run dry. When the outside faucet was turned off, and the homeowners allowed enough time for the well to refill, they had water once again. This homeowner was quoted up to $8355.66 to fix well pump issues that did not exist.

To better serve our customers and avoid conflicts such as this within our own business, Thursty Water Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & HVAC has always worked hard to properly diagnose and fix problems first, before recommending part replacements.

We understand that homeowners are responsible to maintain their homes and ensure their family's safety. Likewise, as business owners, we are responsible for providing our customers with thorough, honest work to help with this process.

Remember to do your research, and avoid situations such as this homeowner.

News has been released within the last 12 hours regarding this exact issue:
Harmful ingredients found in bottled water - Examiner.com

Learn more about various contaminants commonly found in drinking water and the effects of harmful contaminants.

Remember, water affects your health!

Our customers often ask us questions about the necessity of having pure, quality water in their homes.

The fact is that some of the most harmful contaminants in your water can be odorless, colorless, and undetectable.

Unfortunately, as the news has recently released, consumers may also be unaware of the possible impurity of bottled water.

More information can be found at the link below:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31802507/ns/health-food_safety/wid/11915773?GT1=31037

At Thursty Water Systems Electrical, Plumbing & HVAC, our team of employees strives to treat all of our customers with exceptional customer service.