Spring is the season when pollen and other allergens fly around in the air and cause allergy suffers utter misery. This is especially true when the allergens make their way indoors. The quality of your indoor air can be just as bad, if not worse, than the air outdoors. Luckily, inside of your home you […]
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It is almost the time of year when the number one most important appliance in your home is your air conditioner. As the spring months wear on and give way to the summer heat, being comfortable inside of your home is a priority. Here are some things that you should know about your air conditioner
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Tankless water heaters are a fantastic option for homeowners who are looking to improve their energy consumption and lower their monthly utility expense. Because these systems are fairly new, most homes need to be retrofitted to accommodate the change in operations from the standard tank water heaters. Venting the tankless water heater is an important
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The National Appliance Energy Conservation Act will implement significant changes on April 16, 2015. These new requirements are specific to higher energy ratings for residential oil, electric, and gas water heaters. The US Department of Energy estimates that a typical household water heater accounts for up to 30% of a monthly power bill. These new
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Now that Daylights Savings Time has come and gone there is an extra hour of sunlight each day. This extra hour gives us extra time for getting spring cleaning projects done, going on a bike ride after work, or just sitting at the park reading – unless you forgot to set your clocks forward! Two
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As soon as the spring sun starts showing itself, most of us are inspired to open up the house and think about the projects and spring cleaning chores that need to be done. During the cold winter months we go into hibernation mode and do what we can to stay warm and cozy. Once the
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Water Use and Energy According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the question is posed about “what water use and energy have to do with each other. In most cases, electricity or gas are used to heat water, and this costs you money. In addition, your water utility uses energy to purify and pump water to
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Crushed ice Many refrigerators come with ice makers, which need to be attached to a water supply. The most difficult aspect is locating a water supply close to the refrigerator. Most installations involve drilling a hole through the floor and attaching the tubing to a nearby supply line in the basement, according to your most
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Toilet repair Removing a toilet isn’t one of the daintiest parts of a plumbing job, it’s pretty simple. Just make sure to have plenty of towels and rags on hand to clean up water spills, and a helper to remove and dispose of the old toilet. (Even when separated into two parts, toilets are surprisingly
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Dealing with simple clogs If you can’t find the clog in the pop-out or the trap, you can remove the P-trap and P-trap arm as one unit and clean out the drain line in the wall. Note: This is usually where you will find a ring if it accidentally falls into the drain. Try not
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