Striking a delicate balance between staying comfortably warm and managing utility expenses can become a real struggle. To keep your heating bill down without sacrificing comfort, look for alternative ways to warm and weatherize your home in the winter.
Have you ever sat on the toilet, and all of a sudden it moved? Maybe it moves just a bit, and you don’t give it much thought. If it still flushes, it must be in good working order, right? Not necessarily.
Did you recently turn on your kitchen sink or shower only to find your water isn’t completely clear? Fortunately, rusty, orange-colored water is mostly an aesthetic issue that doesn’t pose health risks. Still, water discoloration could be a sign of worse things.
Homeowners generally don’t give much thought to maintaining their sinks. That is, until the sinks begin to drain agonizingly slowly and basins fill with dirty water.
A good sump pump is your first line of defense against a basement flood – whether caused by a storm, power failure, or a plumbing issue. Even if your basement is unfinished, your furnace, water heater, washer, and dryer are at risk of shorting out. Water in the basement also damages the foundation and fosters mold and mildew.
There is usually a simple explanation for why your walls are making a knocking sound. Most often, it’s your home’s plumbing system. It may be due to fluctuating water pressure issues, loose plumbing pipes, or a faulty valve.
You may have been surprised, recently, when going into your basement and discovering standing water in the floor drain. Floor drains should contain some water, so don’t be worried.
The number one suspect for paint peeling, cracking, or bubbling is usually water. In fact, it can be a warning sign there is a roof problem. It can also be a result of water from daily use getting through to the top layer of paint or excessive humidity. Whatever the reason, once water gets in, remediation becomes necessary.
If you live in a house that’s getting on in age, in addition to enjoying its charm, you must remain vigilant about the plumbing system. There are several signs letting you know it’s time to call a trusted professional for pipe replacement.
The term variable-speed is used to describe furnaces with a more energy-efficient, variable-speed blower motor. Unlike conventional fan motors, a variable-speed blower motor runs at different speeds to precisely control the flow of heated or cooled air throughout your home. Better airflow control means a better temperature and humidity balance.
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