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.…
BBB warns consumers of furnace repair schemes
"Homeowners are being warned by the Better Business Bureau that some contractors may use scare tactics to convince people into authorizing unnecessary repairs. BBB officials say while most furnace companies…
If you encounter these refrigerator problems, it may be dying
Your food is spoiling before its expiration date If your food seems to be going bad much faster than usual, it could mean your fridge is faulty—but not necessarily. First,…
When should you repair or replace your water heater
"Repair Low water pressure: Mineral deposits may have built up on the water heater pipes, which would reduce water pressure. The fix could be as simple as flushing the minerals…
Own a Carrier or Bryant heat pump? It may be under recall
"Heat pumps aren’t supposed to create heat by catching on fire. That’s why Carrier recalled about 5,800 heat pumps sold in the United States and Canada under the Carrier and…
North Carolina set to ban repairman from doing work after multiple complaints
"FOX 46 is getting results for victims who say they were ripped off by a refrigerator repairman. Our series of investigative reports on John Jackson, Attorney General Josh Stein is…
Inside Edition team goes after shady water heater repair companies
"Inside Edition rented a house in Montclair, New Jersey, for an entire month, tricking it out with cameras and then calling the fix-it guys to see what happened. The footage…
Is your furnace in need of a tune-up? Don't ignore these warning signs
"1. Your Heating Bill Is Higher Than Usual Was your heating bill higher than it usually is last winter? It could just be that we got hit with a particularly…
When is the best time to buy an Air Conditioner unit?
"The Best Time to Buy an Air Conditioner is in the Off Season, Not the Winter. The real key to getting the best price for your air conditioner, just as…
With summer winding down don't forget about A/C maintenance
"As you prepare to pack away your summer clothes and close up the pool for the season, don’t overlook one other household task you should take care of before the…
The different types of residential water heaters
"You probably don’t spend a whole lot of time thinking about your water heater, and that’s a good thing. As long as it’s producing hot water there’s really not much…