HVAC heat exchangers might become a lot more efficient soon
"Researchers from Tsinghua University and Brown University have discovered a simple way to give a major boost to turbulent heat exchange, a method of heat transport widely used in heating,…
Budgeting for the most common appliance repairs
"Household appliances help keep your life running smoothly. When they break down unexpectedly, routines—and budgets—get thrown off. That's why it's so important to budget for appliance maintenance, repair, and replacement.…
If your oven isn't heating properly it could be your heating element
"One of the most common complaints about these kitchen appliances is that the oven isn’t heating properly. Typically, this relates to either a problem with your oven’s heating element or…
How a tankless water heater differs from a regular water heater
"Pros: Why consider buying a tankless water heater Energy efficiency. Tankless water heaters consume less energy because they do not need to store heated water. This energy savings will, in…
Garbage disposal not working? Read this!
"Disposal Doesn’t Turn On—No Sound from the Motor In most cases where the disposal doesn’t turn on at all, the power supply has been cut off at some point along…
Prolong the life of your air conditioner by avoiding these mistakes
"Not changing the air filter It takes about six months for a filter to become so saturated with dirt and dust that it becomes difficult for air to flow through…
Tankless water heater blamed for carbon monoxide poisoning tragedy
"A family died from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning after a tankless water heater began leaking the poisonous gas at high levels, according to authorities. Police responded to the Reitter family…
HVAC 'Wall of Shame' highlights horrible installations
"The Contracting Business HVAC "Wall of Shame" has long been a fixture on this site. Thankfully, we also have the "Wall of Pride," which shows the best work by the…
These several things may be reducing your refrigerator's lifespan
"You’re not cleaning the internal mechanics 'If the defrost drain is clogged with debris, or frozen, the water dripping off the coils will overflow the drain trough and drip into…
Air Conditioners Could Help the Environment by Converting CO2 to Fuel
"'Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (or HVAC) systems move a lot of air. They can replace the entire air volume in an office building five or 10 times an hour.…
Class action lawsuit against LG for refrigerators failing after a few years
"Ever get the feeling that your refrigerator just doesn’t last as long as you thought it would? You aren’t alone. A class-action lawsuit filed against LG claims that some of…
Beware handyman scams that ask for money up front
"Parker started having problems with the icemaker in her nearly 3-year-old LG refrigerator at the end of December. She immediately started hunting online for an appliance repair company since her…