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Heat-Pump Water Heaters – Pros and Cons
nnOver the years more and more types of water heaters have been brought into use for residential and commercial facilities (tankless and solar water heater models, for example). Heat-pump water heaters are not an exception. They provide a very efficient method of...
How to Avoid DIY Plumbing Disasters
A famous saying states that there is no place like home. For your home to become a place where you would like to stay and spend most of your time, you will have to take a proper care of it – from the home mechanics to everyday cleaning and maintenance. Plumbing...
Strange noises coming from your plumbing system. When to raise the alarm?
Sometimes in the middle of the night you are awakened by the strange noises heard from your bathroom or kitchen. Of course, you get irritated and desperately wait for them to stop. But they wouldn’t… If you have taken your plumbing system for granted for all those...
How to cut on your home heating bills this upcoming winter
Lower your home energy bills without forfeiting comfort in preparation for long winter months. The following tips can help reduce your heating bill by about 20 percent, using available materials that are inexpensive to buy and install.n 1. Replace worn weather...
The Horrors of Drain Abuse
There are many forms of abuse but the one we are going to talk about is an unusual form of abuse. It seems harmless at the first sight but when you take a closer look, you will notice its deceitfulness. This is drain abuse. Have you ever heard of it? Maybe you...
Water Heater Safety Tips
There is hardly anyone in the USA who does not have a water heater at their home. This water heater is usually located in a utility room or down in a basement to keep the massive structure out of sight, thus making it extremely important to maintain the water heater...
The water saving advantages of updating toilets, aerators and shower heads
Conditions in water supply have been worsening throughout the United States in recent years. People still haven’t learned how to use water effectively running it in full swing from all home appliances. If you as a homeowner start taking proper measures at your own...
Get Your AC System Ready for Summer
Usually when it is cold outside and your air conditioning unit is off, the last thing on your mind would be to prepare it for the summer. But think twice about it – if you get your AC unit ready beforehand, you won’t be disappointed and sweating when summer heat hits....
Tips on Saving $$$ with Water Heaters
Water heaters are a great convenience but if you do not know how to operate them properly, you will experience great financial losses paying high heating bills. The water heating costs in a typical American home make up to 18% of the total energy costs according to...
How to make your septic system function efficiently for years to come
Septic systems treating the waste in American homes are wide-spread all over the USA. Septic systems are intended to recycle the wastewater from your home or business facility back into the environment. If you do not maintain the system properly, it can become...
5 Tips to Avoid a Plumber’s Visit on Black Friday
As strange as it may seem, the day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday – the biggest shopping day in the USA) is one of the most hectic days of the year for … plumbers! You may ask why, but the answer is more than evident. On Thanksgiving you invite all your friends and...
Simple Tips to Reduce Heating Bills
Even though you can’t do anything about lowering the price of natural gas this winter, there are still some simple things you can do to save on your heating bill. Here are a few tips:nn Reduce thermostat setting.nIn order to lower your heating costs, reduce your...