Why your heating bill has increased over the last few months
"Q: Why is my heating bill so hefty this winter? A: The largest part of your winter bill is the commodity cost of natural gas, which your utility passes down…
Advice on shopping for a new furnace
"Replacing your home’s heating system costs thousands of dollars. If you need new equipment, it’s important to make the right decisions about what to buy and who to hire to…
Disney World visitors evacuated due to smoking refrigerator
"Now, according to The Orlando Sentinel, smoke from a breakroom refrigerator led to the evacuation of Guests from Space Mountain, per Tim Stromsnes, communications director for the Reedy Creek Professional…
Don't wait until summer, repair or replace your HVAC now
"New HVAC federal regulations will be going into effect as soon as January 2023, but a local heating and air conditioning company is urging customers to change their system now…
Are smart refrigerators really that great or are they overhyped?
"Smart refrigerators today aren't really that smart. Unlike other smart kitchen appliances that can turn themselves on or off under specific conditions or trigger specific actions when necessary, today's so-called…
Carbon monoxide poisoning tragedy due to faulty furnace
"A furnace was the source of carbon monoxide that last month killed seven members of an immigrant family from Honduras living in Minnesota, authorities said Monday. Police in Moorhead said…
A somber reminder that space heaters can be a dangerous heating source
"A malfunctioning space heater caused a five-alarm apartment fire that killed 17 people and injured dozens in a New York City neighborhood earlier this month. In the wake of the…
NY's Climate Action Council wants new homes to use heat pumps
"The council recommends the adoption of state codes prohibiting propane, gas and oil equipment from being installed in new single-family homes and low-rise residential buildings beginning in 2024, and adopting…
What's the difference between a boiler and a furnace?
"Even though boilers and furnaces serve the same purpose (heating your home), they work in different ways. Boilers heat water and convert it into steam or hot water before dispersing…
Elderly man gets taken advantage of when purchasing new HVAC system
"For nearly 50 years, Robert Nolen and his wife have called a 1,500 square foot house their home. And for as long as he can remember, he's used just one…
Running out of hot water often? Consider going tankless
"When you turn on the hot water tap on a standard water heater, the system draws water that has already been heated and stored in the tank. With a tankless…
GE recalls some electric and gas ranges for inspection and repair
"GE Appliances has recalled some free-standing and slide-in electric and gas ranges so that they can be inspected and repaired if necessary. According to an announcement with the U.S. Consumer…