Tips From the Experts

July 2026 | Martel Plumbing & Heating | Air Conditioning Maintenance Rhode Island has already seen extreme heat warnings this summer, with heat indices climbing past 100 degrees in parts of the state. The last thing anyone wants during a stretch like that is for their AC to give out with zero warning. The good … [Read More]

July 2026 | Martel Plumbing & Heating | Air Conditioning After the extreme heat Rhode Island has already seen this summer, with heat indices topping 110 degrees in late June, an AC breakdown isn’t just an inconvenience — it’s genuinely uncomfortable and, for some households, a real safety concern. If your system just failed or … [Read More]

July 2026 | Martel Plumbing & Heating | Air Conditioning Repair Rhode Island just came off one of its most intense heat stretches in years, with heat indices climbing past 100 degrees across the state. If there’s ever a moment where you need your AC to perform flawlessly, it’s now. So when you notice your … [Read More]

Most Rhode Islanders don’t think twice about the water coming out of their tap. You turn on the faucet, fill a glass, and trust that everything is fine. And for the most part, Rhode Island’s public water systems do meet federal safety standards. But meeting the federal minimum and having the cleanest possible water in … [Read More]

If your insurance company recently sent you a letter requiring a smart leak detection system, you’re not alone. We’ve been getting more and more calls from homeowners across Providence, Lincoln, Cranston, and the rest of Rhode Island who are in the same situation — and this trend is picking up fast across the country. Whether … [Read More]

As the snow melts and flowers start blooming across Providence, Lincoln, and the rest of Rhode Island, most of us are ready to finally open the windows and breathe easy. But here is something many homeowners do not realize: the air inside your home may actually be worse than the air outside — especially after … [Read More]