Understanding how outside temperatures affect heat pumps
"On a cold, wintry morning, when a home needs the most heat, a heat pump’s heating capacity is low. That afternoon, when outdoor temperatures warm up, not as much heat…
Factoring in long-term costs when purchasing a water heater
"Regular electric water heaters bring water into a tank and warm it with heating elements inside - pretty standard. But heat pump water heaters take energy straight from the source.…
Should you invest in an appliance repair maintenance plan?
"Many HomeSmart and Home Service Plus appliance repair plan customers like the peace of mind that the plans offered through Xcel Energy or CenterPoint Energy can provide. But a pattern…
Furnace repair is a job that should only be performed by qualified professionals
"A man trying to fix a furnace at a home in East Moline was sent to the hospital after a fire broke out. The fire started Tuesday afternoon, November 5.…