Faulty HVAC system blamed for house fire
"The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office determined Wednesday night's house fire in Ashburn was accidental, resulting from a mechanical malfunction in the air handler system, a component of the heating,…
When is it time to replace your aging water heater?
"Although a water heater should provide hot water for your home for several years without problems, at some point, all water heaters fail. When this happens, the heater may spring…
Going all in with heat pumps for temperature control in your home
"Ken Pinkela, 53, recently purchased a Dandelion system that will provide heating, cooling and hot water for his home in Otisville, N.Y., a town about 80 miles northwest of New…
New EPA regulations could make air conditioner repairs too expensive
"The Environmental Protection Agency announced this week that they will move forward with a phase out of hydrofluorocarbons. The greenhouse gas is commonly found in air conditioning and refrigeration systems.…
Forgoing air conditioner maintenance may end up costing you
"There are many hints that a compressor is on its last legs. Pay attention and deal with them right away. The sooner you do, the less damage there may be…
Heat pump water heaters are starting to hit the market
"Bradford White and Hot Water Solutions are creating an opportunity to transform the heat pump water heater market," said Ryan Kiscaden, senior strategic marketing manager for Bradford White. "While Hot…
Thousands of complaints lodged against Samsung refrigerators
"On a group page on Facebook, thousands of consumers, including Sally Butler of Wheat Ridge, claim they have defective Samsung refrigerators. Butler said, “It’s so frustrating that Samsung won’t admit…
Thinking about doing your own appliance repair? Read this
"A new survey from U.S. PIRG Education Fund finds all 43 appliance manufacturers we surveyed would consider voiding the warranty if a device had “unauthorized” repair, despite a 2018 warning…
Flipping a home? Why not install a tankless water heater?
"House flipping is a process wherein someone purchases an old house that needs extreme renovation and remodeling, and then resells it for a higher price. When it comes to house…
Don't put these items in your dishwasher!
"1. Nonstick cookware. Dishwashing soap is more abrasive than you think, and can scratch things up. So nonstick cookware doesn’t hold up very well in the dishwasher. 2. Anything made…
Consider a heat pump as an enviromentally friendly way to warm your home
"Ground-source heat pumps are a great way of heating. Apart from being quiet and cheap to run, they need little maintenance and last for ages. Heat pumps will help the…
Fumes from faulty air conditioner send students home from school
"Students and staff at Lake Weir High School evacuated the building on Wednesday after multiple students in a classroom reported having difficulty breathing. Marion County Fire Rescue responded and tended…