With 2024 right around the corner, many of us are making resolutions for the New Year.
One of the more popular resolutions is getting our homes organized. Often, that involves decluttering and purging. Dumpster rental services from Ace-Robbins can help with that! Our rental services are personalized to your needs and are flexible.
We’ve put together some information to help you keep your get-organized resolution.
If you’re new to renting dumpsters, you might have questions about selecting the appropriate size. Our knowledgeable team is here to assist you with that by assessing the scale of your decluttering project. We’ll ensure that you choose the right size to meet your specific needs.
Below, you will find a comprehensive list of our residential dumpster sizes. This will give you a better understanding of the options available and help you determine the most suitable one for your project.
10-yard dumpster – Our smallest available dumpster for rent is the 10-yard size. It stands at 3 feet tall, spans 8 feet wide, and extends 12 feet in length. With an average capacity equal to that of four pickup trucks, it is suitable for cleaning projects concentrated in a single area like a basement or attic.
12-yard dumpster – If you’re looking to clear out cluttered spaces like your basement and attic, consider using this dumpster. Measuring 3 feet high, 8 feet wide, and 12 feet long, it has the capacity to hold approximately the same amount of waste as five pickup trucks.
15-yard dumpster – Does your decluttering project entail handling furniture and other large items? The dumpster measures 4 feet in height, 8 feet in width, and 14 feet in length, providing a capacity equivalent to approximately six pickup trucks.
20-yard and 20-long dumpsters – As the decluttering becomes more involved, the size of the dumpster you need increases. If your kids are outgrowing their furniture and have many unused toys, you might require a larger dumpster. Both dumpsters can accommodate approximately eight pickup trucks’ worth of materials. Your choice should be based on the specific requirements of your project and the available space for the dumpster.
The 20-yard dumpster has dimensions of 5½ feet in height, 8 feet in width, and 14 feet in length. However, for those who prefer a shorter height, there is also a 20-yard dumpster measuring 4 feet in height, 8 feet in width, and 23 feet in length.
30-yard dumpsters – This dumpster size is perfect for significant projects, such as when you’re transitioning to an empty nest and seeking to declutter and organize your home for the next phase of your life. It has dimensions of 6 feet in height, 8 feet in width, and 23 feet in length, providing ample space. With a capacity equivalent to about 12 pickup trucks, it can easily accommodate a substantial amount of waste.
40-yard dumpsters – This dumpster is perfect for major decluttering and purging projects. It’s especially useful when dealing with situations like the passing or relocation of an elderly relative, or when preparing to downsize and sell your home in the future. With dimensions of 7½ feet in height, 8 feet in width, and 23 feet in length, it offers the largest size available for rent. In terms of capacity, it can hold approximately the same amount of waste as 16 pickup trucks.
Whatever decluttering and home improvement projects are on your 2024 agenda, Ace-Robbins is here to help! Get your FREE quote today.
Take a moment to fully appreciate how hard your water heater works. Water heating accounts for roughly 20% of your energy bills. It’s easy to take your water heater for granted until something goes wrong, but your water heater works very hard to keep your family clean and comfortable by heating water for bathing, washing hands, cleaning dishes, washing clothes, and more.
Unfortunately, your water heater won’t last forever. Is it time to replace yours? Ace-Robbins is here for you. We’ll meet with you to discuss your household’s needs. We’ll explain the different options available to you. And we’ll provide you with a completely free estimate for water heater installation.
Don’t wait until your water heater breaks down to replace it. When a water heater fails, it can cause thousands of dollars in water damage. Additionally, you’ll be without hot water until your new water heater is installed. You can save yourself a lot of stress and expense by keeping an eye on your water heater and making sure it’s doing its job properly. If it isn’t, call the experts at Ace-Robbins.
Fortunately, water heater breakdowns don’t usually happen without any warning. There are usually some clear signs of trouble first. Here are five signs your water heater probably isn’t doing its job:
Ace-Robbins can provide water heater installation and service for all makes and models of traditional, tankless, and indirect water heaters. However, we recommend the following brands and models:
Your choices don’t end there. Ace-Robbins services and installs all of the top brands of water heaters. In addition to high-efficiency tankless water heaters, you can also choose from traditional tank storage water heaters and indirect water heaters that work with your boiler.
Ace-Robbins is here for our customers in Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susquehanna, Sullivan, and Wyoming County.
Contact Ace-Robbins today for more information on water heaters or to request a free estimate.
It’s December and the heating season is in full swing. Northeastern Pennsylvania has already seen some very frigid days. This is the season when your furnace or boiler is called on to work harder and harder to keep you and your family comfortably cozy and warm. As a result, you’ll see your need for heating oil increase.
If you’re an Ace-Robbins customer, you’ve got a heating oil provider you can trust. Our dependable and affordable heating oil delivery will keep you warm all winter long.
Ace-Robbins delivers ultra-low-sulfur heating oil that burns more cleanly than traditional heating oil and produces fewer emissions. So you can feel good about using it in your Pennsylvania home. Let’s take a closer look at what heating oil is.
Heating oil comes from crude oil that has gone through a refining process called distillation. During the process of distillation, hydrocarbons are removed from the crude oil and become a substance that can be further purified and blended to make the heating oil that fuels your home’s furnace or boiler.
As we mentioned earlier, Ace-Robbins delivers an ultra-low-sulfur heating oil that’s cleaner and more efficient than traditional heating oil. It’s good for your budget and the environment. It should also help your heating system last longer and need fewer repairs.
Especially if you haven’t signed up for Ace-Robbins’ automatic delivery service, keeping an eye on your heating oil level is very important. It’s important that your tank is never allowed to run empty. When that happens, debris can clog your oil filters. That can reduce the efficiency of your heating system or cause it to fail. So by keeping enough oil in your tank, you can avoid some very costly problems as well as a no-heat emergency.
You’ll need to check your gauge with more frequency the colder it gets, because your heating system will be using more and more heating oil to keep you and your family warm.
Here’s how to check your heating oil level:
At Ace-Robbins, we keep up with the latest developments in heating fuel and equipment to best serve our customers from Bradford to Wyoming county, from Lackawanna to Luzerne, and from Susquehanna to Sullivan. We offer our customers high quality fuel and quick and reliable service.
If you haven’t already, make Ace-Robbins your heating oil provider and enjoy the benefits of using superior ultra-low-sulfur heating oil.
Contact Ace-Robbins today for more information or to schedule your next heating oil delivery.
Do you have a project coming up that requires a dumpster? Ace-Robbins is here for you!
For starters, we make dumpster rental easy thanks to our large supply and our simple rental process. We’ll carefully go over your project with you to ensure you get the right dumpster size for your needs.
A 20-yard dumpster’s measurements are 5 ½ feet tall, 8 feet wide, x 14 feet long. To give you a visual idea of what that would look like, this would be the equivalent of filling the beds of eight pickup trucks. A 20-yard dumpster has the capacity to hold around 110-130 trash bags of 33 gallons each, which is equivalent to 20 cubic yards of material. In terms of weight, these dumpsters can typically accommodate approximately 3 tons or 6,000 pounds.
Rental prices from Ace-Robbins for a 20-yard dumpster start at $425 for 7 days, $445 for 10 days. After 10 days, the rate is $15 a day. There are contractor rates available for commercial projects.
Ace-Robbins offers two types of 20-yard dumpsters. Both of these dumpsters have the same capacity to hold approximately the equivalent of eight pickup trucks worth of material. Your choice between the two will depend on your project requirements and the available space. If a lower height is preferred, the 20-long dumpster measures 4 feet high, 8 feet wide, and 23 feet long.
A 20-yard dumpster is great for a wine range of home projects. They’re great if you’re doing a kitchen or bathroom renovation. If you’re doing a bit of decluttering around your home, getting rid of old furniture and other bulky items, this size would likely work for you.
If you’ve never rented a dumpster before, you probably have plenty of questions. Luckily, Ace-Robbins is here to simplify the process for you, making it as easy as 1, 2, 3! Let’s break it down into these three simple steps:
Whatever your project, Ace-Robbins has the right dumpster for it along with service that makes having a dumpster easy! Get a FREE quote from us today.
Winter is knocking on the door as temperatures in Northeastern Pennsylvania have gotten significantly colder. And even colder days are on the way. If you haven’t yet, now is a good time to refamiliarize yourself with your heating system and make sure it’s ready to keep you and your family warm all winter long.
You can count on Ace-Robbins for your comfort. We install and service boilers and furnaces. We also offer both our oil heat and propane customers heating service plans that include an annual preventative maintenance tune-up. Enrollment reduces the risk of an unexpected problem and keeps your heating system operating at peak efficiency for maximum energy savings.
Hopefully you already know that boilers and furnaces are two different things. They serve the same purpose (keeping your home warm), but they accomplish it differently.
Not sure whether you’re dealing with a boiler or a furnace? It’s pretty easy to tell the difference. Just look for radiators or vents in the home. If a home has radiators (or baseboards), then it also has a boiler. If a home has vents, then it also has a furnace.
What is a boiler?
A boiler is a hydronic heating system. Hydronic refers to the transfer of heat by circulating water or water vapor (steam) in a closed system of pipes. Your boiler uses hot water or steam to heat your home.
How do boilers work?
A hot water boiler burns fuel to heat water that is then pumped through pipes to baseboards, radiators, in-floor radiant tubing, or other sealed hydronic devices throughout your Northeastern Pennsylvania home. Then the water returns to the unit and the cycle continues.
With a steam boiler, the process is very similar. However, the water is converted to steam before circulating throughout your home.
What are the benefits of having a boiler?
There are a number of reasons people like and choose boilers for their home. Boilers offer the following benefits: Boilers run fairly quietly. And because they don’t rely on fans or blowers, they don’t add any dust, dirt, or allergens to the air. That’s ideal for anyone with allergies or respiratory concerns.
What is the life expectancy of a boiler?
How long do boilers last? On average, 15 to 20 years. If yours is 15 years or older, it’s time to consider a replacement, especially if your boiler is giving signs it’s on the outs.
Here are some signs it may be time to replace your boiler:
Expert heating service is a must. And you can trust Ace-Robbins with your boiler maintenance. If you enroll in an Ace-Robbins service plan, you’ll automatically get an annual maintenance tune-up for your boiler plus some additional benefits. During the tune-up, we’ll find and address any issues before they become more serious.
Ace-Robbins proudly serves our customers in Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susquehanna, Sullivan, and Wyoming County.
Join our family of satisfied customers today. Contact Ace-Robbins for more information or to enroll in a service plan.
Winter is just around the corner. There’s already a chill in the air, and it’s only going to get colder. Instead of looking to beat the heat like you did during the summer months, you’ll soon be looking for ways to stay warm and cozy.
If you’re looking for a way to add cozy comfort to your Northeastern Pennsylvania home, consider a gas fireplace. Who doesn’t like to gather around a fire, especially on a chilly winter day?
Are you worried that it will be complicated to integrate a gas fireplace into your home? Don’t be. There is a type that will work for you.
First, let’s answer a question. Do gas fireplaces have to be vented? No. There are direct-vent, natural-vent, and ventless propane fireplaces, and Ace-Robbins offers installation services and repairs for all three. In addition, Ace-Robbins sells and installs propane fireplace inserts and gas log sets. Ace-Robbins also offers a gas fireplace service plan to help you protect your investment.
If you’re debating using a traditional fireplace versus propane, here are some things you should know. Propane fireplaces, inserts, and gas log sets have a lot to offer. Here are a few of the benefits you’ll enjoy:
If you already have a wood-burning fireplace, you can still enjoy the benefits of a propane hearth product with a propane log set or propane fireplace insert. Whatever you choose, Ace-Robbins will see that your hearth product is expertly installed and maintained so you and your family can enjoy it for years to come.
If you don’t have a fireplace at all, now is a great time to explore getting a propane fireplace installed. It’s more affordable than you think. And the experts at Ace-Robbins can help you choose the product that will best suit your needs and preferences. Then we’ll get it installed quickly and safely so you can start enjoying it the first cool night of the season.
With the power of propane, you’ll end up with a cozy fireside experience at the click of a button and with no clean-up to worry about. How could you say no to that?
Contact Ace-Robbins today for more information or to request a free estimate on a propane hearth product that will fit your home and lifestyle.
Are you new to needing commercial dumpster rental services for your business? Ace-Robbins is the region’s leader in providing reliable dumpster services for a wide range of businesses including construction, renovation and remodeling, roofing, landscaping, and more.
Thanks to our experience, we make the process easy with three simple steps:
One of the great things about working with Ace-Robbins is that we are a locally owned and operated business. We understand the needs of local businesses because we’re one, too!
We’ve put together a guide covering information about our commercial dumpster and how they’re used so you can get a better idea of what size is required to meet your needs.
10-yard dumpster: This is the smallest size dumpster available. It’s commonly used for small office cleanouts or for projects involving heavy materials like cement or stone.
12-yard dumpster: Another small dumpster, this size is preferable for heavy materials, along with office cleanouts and small demo projects.
15-yard dumpster: This is the dumpster size that you will likely need if you’re doing a larger scale office cleanout or a moderate amount of debris from a roofing project.
20-yard dumpster: You will probably need this size dumpster for larger office cleanouts or renovations, as well as for average roofing projects.
20 long dumpster: This dumpster has the same amount of space as a 20-yard dumpster, but its lower walls and longer length make it easier to fill.
30-yard dumpster: For larger commercial renovations or cleanouts, you’ll likely need this size dumpster.
40-yard dumpster: This is the largest commercial dumpster available. If you are managing a whole-house emptying, or a large-scale commercial renovation or construction project, you’ll need this dumpster.
While commercial dumpsters are great for removing waste from your business or job site, there are multiple items that cannot be put in a dumpster for safety or regulatory reasons. These include:
Your business is in good hands with Ace-Robbins’s commercial dumpster services. Contact us today to get a FREE quote.
Fall is in full swing in Northeastern Pennsylvania. That means winter is just around the corner and you’ll soon be relying even more on your heating system. Do you have a general understanding of your home’s heating system? Keep reading to find out.
Lots of people use the words “furnace” and “boiler” interchangeably, but they’re not the same. They’re both capable of heating your home, but they go about it in different ways.
Here’s a quick and easy way to tell which type of heating system a home has. Just look for radiators or vents. If a home has radiators (or baseboards), then it also has a boiler. If a home has vents, then it has a furnace.
You can count on Ace-Robbins for boiler installation, boiler service, furnace installation, and furnace service. We offer sales, installation, and repair services for boilers and furnaces at reasonable rates. We sell and work with both heating oil and propane heating systems.
Let’s take a closer look at furnaces.
A furnace is a forced air system. Furnaces burn a fuel like heating oil or propane to heat air that a blower fan then pushes through your home through a system of ducts that lead to vents.
Ace-Robbins only recommends the highest quality furnaces to our customers.
Is it time to replace your furnace? Here are some signs it might be time to upgrade to a new more energy-efficient furnace:
If you’re not sure whether it’s time to replace your furnace, Ace-Robbins will perform a free, no-obligation furnace evaluation to help you decide.
Furnaces are a popular heating system among homeowners like you in Northeastern Pennsylvania. There are several advantages to having a furnace.
Here are some of the benefits to having a furnace:
Proper maintenance is an important part of keeping your furnace working as efficiently as possible and for as long as possible. One piece of furnace maintenance is replacing the filter. How often you should replace your furnace filter depends on how thick it is.
Here are the general guidelines for changing filters based on their thickness:
Whether you’re ready to upgrade to a new furnace or need maintenance or repairs for the one you already have, you can trust your heating system to the pros at Ace-Robbins.
Contact Ace-Robbins today and join our family of satisfied customers.
Propane’s versatility and cost-effectiveness make it a popular choice in homes like yours throughout Pennsylvania. Given the recent rumors of a gas stove ban, you may have questioned whether you should use propane for cooking and how safe it is. Let us put your concerns and worries to rest.
Yes. Propane has an exceptional safety record thanks in part to a lot of government and industry regulations. Furthermore, propane is non-toxic, so in the rare event of a spill, you don’t have to worry about it causing damage to the nearby flora or fauna. And when Ace-Robbins is your propane provider, you’re in good hands because we always put safety first.
No. Don’t worry. There are no laws currently banning gas stoves in Pennsylvania. However, it is a topic that has been debated recently. That’s due in large part to 2019 building code regulation in Berkeley, CA that banned gas connections in new buildings.
What was the motivation for such a building code? Concerns about climate change. That’s because it was estimated that roughly one third of Berkely’s emissions could be attributed to natural gas. Then there was a shift from environmental concerns to health concerns. This was largely due to a recent study that indicated the potential for indoor air pollution hazards with the use of gas stoves. Then the rumor began to spread that the U.S. government intended to confiscate all of the gas stoves in the country. That is patently false.
Presently, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is simply seeking to obtain public input on hazards associated with gas stoves. (The CPSC is the government agency that seeks to reduce the risk of injuries and deaths associated with faulty consumer products.)
The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) has argued that different studies have produced different results in terms of the adverse impact to indoor air that different types of stoves produce. They further argue that the sample size of one study (known as the Stanford study) is extremely small. Furthermore, it’s based on unrealistic cooking conditions. In addition, electric stoves are not without their drawbacks. They also produce particulate matter and can emit dangerous chemicals like formaldehyde.
So, what’s the bottom line? Tucker Perkins, president of PERC, had this to say, “Rather than gas bans, states should focus on natural gas supply chains and mitigate potential hazards…. This, along with proper installation, ventilation, and yearly checkups by qualified technicians constitutes a common-sense approach to addressing health and safety concerns around gas appliances.”
You can rely on Ace-Robbins for safe, reliable, and affordable propane delivery. We proudly serve our Pennsylvania customers from Bradford to Wyoming county, from Lackawanna to Luzerne, and from Susquehanna to Sullivan. We also deliver, install, and monitor propane tanks.
Join our family of satisfied customers today. Contact Ace-Robbins for more information or to sign up for automatic propane delivery.
Are you new to needing a dumpster? If so, you likely have a lot of questions. Fortunately, Ace-Robbins is here to help with our residential and commercial dumpster rentals.
One of those questions may be about where to place your dumpster to maximize safety and efficiency for your project. We’re here to help with some information about dumpsters and the importance of putting them in the proper place.
Your dumpster must be placed in an area accessible to our trucks so it can be safely delivered and placed.
Wherever your dumpster is placed, Ace-Robbins places it on top of wood boards to protect the surface underneath it. Once the dumpster is removed, we will clean up after it, so you don’t need to.
For optimal stability, ensure your dumpster is placed in a level and sturdy area. This is why driveways are the preferred option. While placing it directly on the ground is an option, be aware that it may damage the surrounding grass and leave marks when relocated. Concrete or paved surfaces are highly recommended.
When choosing a location for the dumpster, it’s important to consider ease of access. Look for a spot that is conveniently located near nearby doors or the worksite. The dumpster should be out of the way, yet easily and quickly reachable. Additionally, be mindful of any potential obstacles or structures that may impede access to the dumpster. Avoid placing it near fences, trees, buildings, or anything that could slow down or prevent access. Opt for a location that offers a clear and unobstructed path to the dumpster.
For safety and practicality, there are a few spaces where your dumpster should not be.
On the street: On the street may not be a bad place, but you need to do some thinking and planning ahead first.
In most municipalities, bins can be placed on city streets for a maximum of 24 hours. If you need to keep it longer, you’ll need a permit from your town or city hall and that needs to be done before the dumpster is delivered. Ensure that the permit is prominently showcased on the exterior of the bin.
Also, remember to be considerate of your neighbors. Make sure the dumpster won’t block access to driveways or keep neighbors from seeing traffic as they are exiting their driveway. If the dumpster is going to be there for multiple days, it may impact access to street parking, which can cause problems on weekends if anyone is having a party or cookout. Give them a heads-up.
On a slope: You may think, “Oh, it’s not that steep an angle. What’s the big deal?” However, as the dumpster accumulates additional weight from the items you’re disposing of, the likelihood of it sliding or gliding down a slope grows. It is crucial to be mindful of this, especially in winter, early spring, or late fall when the risk of frost and freezing exists. That can make a sloped driveway or yard extra slippery and turn your dumpster into a dangerous projectile.
On soft or sandy ground: While the dumpster may look fine when you place it, as you start to fill it, the combined weight of the waste and the dumpster will cause it to sink down into the ground. This makes it difficult to remove the dumpster.
Ace-Robbins’s dumpster services are designed to make having a dumpster at your home or business. Get your FREE quote today!
