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February 25, 2010

Boiled Alive!

Unevenly distributed heat is a common problem in New York’s residential co-ops and condos. Skyrocketing Con Edison monthly expenses and unhappy tenants who are either “boiled alive” or “frozen” leave property managers beleaguered and scratching their heads as to what to do. With over 40 years experience in solving these problems for NYC’s homeowners, Phil Kraus is steeped in knowledge on the issue. To read his advice to the “boiled alive” tenant read the full blog post: BrickUnderground – Boiled Alive!

To see how Fred Smith Plumbing solved this problem for a Fifth Avenue Cooperative, view our case study Tenants Steamed Over Heating Bills.

For a more detailed exposé on steam heating systems per se, please consult Philip Kraus’ article: Seasonal Steam System Check-Up Saves Money.

DID YOU KNOW...

When you call Fred Smith Plumbing you get an expert on the phone who can solve your problem fast. Most days, that expert will probaby be owner Philip Kraus.

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