If you’re careful about scheduling regular maintenance, and prompt repairs, you can get a fair few years out of your water heater. No system will last forever, though, and sooner or later you’ll have to replace the system. It’s best to familiarize yourself with the typical warning symptoms that your water heater is getting close to the end of its life, so that you can replace it before it breaks down entirely. Let’s have a look at some of those warning signs now.
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Signs That You Need to Install a New Water Heater
Monday, May 29th, 2017Electrical Blanket Safety Tips You Should Know
Monday, March 6th, 2017
A lot of homeowners have an electrical blanket or two, just for those really cold nights where a bit more heat is needed. As comfy as they are, though, one can’t help making use of one without noticing the massive warnings printed all over part of it. Reading through them, it can sometimes seem like you’re taking your very life in your hands when you use one. Fortunately, electric blankets are perfectly safe if you know how to use one properly.
Beware These Water Heater Problems
Monday, January 9th, 2017Water heaters are built to be as sturdy as possible, but they’re also one of the hardest working appliances in your home. Operating day and night for years puts a lot of wear and tear on the system, which makes it more and more likely for problems to occur. It’s important that you keep watch for any problems that might crop up with your water heater, and one of the best ways to do that is to be familiar with symptoms that the system is in trouble.
Why Your Ductless System is Stuck in Cooling Mode
Monday, November 21st, 2016Ductless systems, like all heat pumps, are prized for their ability to switch back and forth between heating and cooling modes. That’s normally quite an advantage, but it can become a pain when the system gets stuck in one mode or another. If your ductless system is stuck in air conditioning mode when you’re trying to heat your home, read on to find out why.
The Benefits of Installing a Ductless Mini Split This Fall
Monday, October 3rd, 2016Fall is here, and within the next couple of weeks you’re going to need a good home heating system to stay comfortable. If you’re in the market for a new heating system, you’ve doubtless already discovered the sheer number of different types of heating systems available. Each of those systems has its own advantages to offer. What’s important is that you evaluate how they can benefit your personal situation. Let’s take a look at ductless mini splits, and how they can help you.
What can Happen if Your AC Air Filter Isn’t Changed Often Enough
Monday, August 22nd, 2016Your air conditioner contains an air filter, which is designed to protect it from the dust and debris that inhabits your ducts. The air filter may be a small part, but it serves a big role in your air conditioner. The filter needs to be cleaned out every few months, in order to keep operating properly. Read on to find out what happens if you don’t have your air filter cleaned out often enough.
It’s Not Too Late to Install a Heat Pump This Summer
Monday, July 11th, 2016We’re in the thick of summer now, but it’s not too late to install a new air conditioning system if you really need one. Instead of suffering through the next few months with a sub-par system, consider installing a heat pump in your home. Let’s take a look at what a heat pump is, how it operates, and the benefits that it provides.
How a Ductless System can Help You This Summer
Monday, May 30th, 2016Summer is here, and hopefully you already have a good air conditioning system to keep you cool throughout the warmest months of the year. If you’re still in the market for an air conditioner, though, you should consider the benefits of a ductless system. Let’s take a look at ductless air conditioning, and how it can help keep you cool this summer.
Signs That You Need to Replace Your Heat Pump
Monday, April 18th, 2016Heat pumps are pretty sturdy systems, and can last quite a while if you take good care of them. However, they cannot last forever. Sooner or later, there will come a time when your heat pump just can’t make it through another summer. It’s a good idea to be able to identify when that time has come, so you don’t have your system break down in the middle of one of the hottest months of the year. Let’s take a look at some of the signs that you need to install a new heat pump system.
Be Sure to Schedule Preventive Air Conditioning Maintenance
Monday, March 7th, 2016The heating season is over, and it’s time to think about keeping your home cool through the hot summer months. As you start to make preparations for keeping your home cool, one of the first things you need to do is schedule preventive air conditioning maintenance. Read on to find out more about preventive air conditioning maintenance, and how it can benefit your system.
