Seeing discolored hot water flowing out of your faucet is a little unsettling, but it usually doesn't mean your water is harmful. Identifying the cause will help you decide if it's time to call a plumber.
Seeing discolored hot water flowing out of your faucet is a little unsettling, but it usually doesn't mean your water is harmful. Identifying the cause will help you decide if it's time to call a plumber.
A flooded basement isn't just messy, it can also leave you with extensive water damage that's expensive to repair. Rather than simply hoping that water doesn't get into your basement and dealing with the resulting damage if it does occur, it's wiser to take some proactive steps that can help prevent basement flooding.
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In whole-house home-comfort systems, many HVAC components work together to provide both heating and cooling. Maintenance and repairs, as a result, often will correct or prevent problems that may arise in both heating and cooling.
In case you didn't know, water heating is second only to the HVAC system for the most energy usage in the average home. So, if you really want to reduce the amount of energy you use, jump in with both feet and get your water heating bill under control! Here's what to know about water conservation and water-heating efficiency.
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Springtime storms in the Hoosier state have the potential to cause severe property damage, physical injuries, and even deaths. You can't avoid these storms, but you can get ready for them. Here are some tips for spring storm prep that can help keep you, your home, and your family safer this year.
HVAC , springtime , spring storms , electrical power , storm prep
If your home's storage tank water heater needs replacement, have you considered upgrading to a tankless water heater? There are both gas and electric tankless models available that can serve a single bathroom or an entire household, and they offer more pros than cons.
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Your home is one of the most important aspects of your life, which is exactly why it's so important that you find an HVAC contractor that you can trust. This can sometimes be a daunting task, however, which is why we've put together a few quick tips to help you narrow the search:
Your heating system, cooking equipment, and any other appliance that burns fuel create carbon monoxide (CO). Normally, this toxic gas is safely vented outside. A CO leak can be lethal, making it necessary to have a carbon monoxide detector in your home. While manufacturer's instructions for CO detector placement vary, there are some general rules you should remember.
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Your old (or new) faithful furnace can work tirelessly to keep you warm. If your home's envelope isn't sealed up nice and tight, it only makes your furnace work harder due to the increased heating load. So, why not make modest home efficiency upgrades to ease the strain on your furnace? It will last longer with fewer repairs, and ease the strain on your energy budget, too.
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Furnace problems can be a major inconvenience when it's cold outside and you need heat inside. However, if your furnace is on the fritz, the solution may not have to be a major expense. If you have a hunch you may be able to fix the problem or you at least want to give it a shot, try these furnace troubleshooting tips.
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We here in the Midwest know that powerful winter storms are likely to move through every year, and that means being ready for them. Sometimes, those storms bring major inconveniences, such as an interruption in power. Trees fall onto power lines, or the lines snap under the weight of ice. Sometimes, the power grid is so overburdened that sections of the Midwest experience long periods without electricity.
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You probably know that too much humidity in your home in the summer is not a good thing. It can make us feel warmer, as it interferes with perspiration evaporating on our skin, so it's always wise to keep humidity levels low -- no more than 40 percent -- in the summer. But likewise, we also need to be mindful of moisture levels in the winter. Here's why.
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All gas furnaces use a heat exchanger to transfer the heat the gas creates. Normally, heat exchangers sit next to the furnace burners and heat up just like a pan on the stove. These parts, made from metal, absorb heat and the air that the blower sends over it warms. It enters the ductwork and heats your home.
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After a winter snow storm, some roofs look like a frozen waterfall, as snow on top melts and then refreezes when temperatures drop at night. Such so-called ice dams may look impressive, but they can also do major damage to the eaves of the roof as well as gutters and shingles and the interior of the home.
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There are many different components inside your furnace that work together to keep you and your family warm. Knowing what these components are and how they work is helpful when you're dealing with an HVAC technician and helps you see the significance of having your system regularly maintained. Here are the key components of your heating system.
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It’s never a good idea to ignore a furnace smell. Except that burning dust smell that often occurs at start-up, an odor can indicate a serious problem. Smells serve as warnings that it’s time to have an HVAC pro evaluate it for safety.
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Whether you're considering upgrading your heating system or you just want to keep your system reliable and efficient throughout Fort Wayne's cold heating season, getting up to speed on common terminology can help.
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Statistics bear out the safety risks associated with using a space heater for supplemental home heating. The National Fire Protection Association found that space heaters were responsible for 40 percent of home fires associated with heating equipment and 84 percent of those resulting in death.
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As the weather becomes colder in the New Haven area, more of your family's time will be spent indoors, with the heating system on and the windows and doors shut tight for the season. To keep your family protected from things like carbon monoxide exposure, here are a few winter home safety precautions that you should consider:
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You've probably heard the expression, "but it's a dry heat" when talking about the weather, but it's not something you would use to describe an Indiana winter. Not unless you were talking about indoors, that is.
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