How Can I Lower My Heating Bill This Winter? A winter blizzard rages outside the back yard bay window where this small, serene potted plant garden grows and blooms oblivious to the season. A similar is available in vertical/portrait orientation.

How Can I Lower My Heating Bill This Winter?

November 15, 2025

Are you anticipating a higher heating bill this winter? Here in Ithaca, temperatures can get pretty low.

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Why Is My Toilet Bubbling? What It Means and What You Should Do

Why Is My Toilet Bubbling? What It Means and What You Should Do

October 30, 2025

You’re going about your typical morning routine when you hear it a bubbling in your pipes. Did bubbling just come from the toilet? Is that a bad sign?

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How Often Do I Need Plumbing Maintenance?

How Often Do I Need Plumbing Maintenance?

October 15, 2025

Want to keep your home’s plumbing appliances operating smoothly and efficiently for years to come?

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Why Is My Garbage Disposal Humming? Water running from tap into kitchen sink.

Why Is My Garbage Disposal Humming?

September 30, 2025

Have you ever just cleared the dinner table after a nice meal inside your Watkins Glen, home and went to turn your garbage disposal on, only to hear it making an unusual humming sound?

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Think HVAC During Your Home Remodeling. Mid adult couple filling document in the kitchen at home.

Think HVAC During Your Home Remodeling

September 15, 2025

Congratulations, you’re planning to remodel your home! Breathing new life and comfort into your charming older house is a grand adventure, and you can count on our team at Donohue Halverson to be there every step of the way to help however we can.

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Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits? Cool air conditioner swing system on wall in room.

Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits?

August 30, 2025

They’re called ductless mini splits because they don’t require ductwork and consist of two main components—a compact indoor air handler and an outdoor compressor—connected by refrigerant lines. This “split” design allows for efficient, targeted heating and cooling in specific areas.

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How Does Your Central Air Conditioner Cool Your Home? Air conditioning unit outside a home.

How Does Your Central Air Conditioner Cool Your Home?

August 15, 2025

Air conditioning has come a long way since its invention in 1902 by Willis Carrier. Originally used to control humidity in a printing facility, the technology quickly made its way into theaters, department stores, and eventually homes.

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7 Electrical Upgrades for Your Ithaca Home

7 Electrical Upgrades for Your Ithaca Home

July 28, 2025

Homes in New York and throughout the country rely heavily on electricity to power appliances, devices, and lighting. Upgrading your electrical system can improve the functionality and safety of your home, as well as enhance its overall value and energy efficiency.

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How Can I Avoid a Plumbing Emergency?

How Can I Avoid a Plumbing Emergency?

July 14, 2025

Plumbing emergencies may seem like spontaneous events that happen without warning, but that’s not always the case.

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How to Choose the Right Ceiling Fan for Your Space. A person controlling a fan.

How to Choose the Right Ceiling Fan for Your Space

June 30, 2025

Choosing the best ceiling fan for your home is easy when you rely on Donohue Halverson for custom electrical solutions. Our licensed electricians handle everything from electrical system inspections to panel upgrades.

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