Get the best efficiency out of your furnace with this tip
""Your system's [furnaces] aren't designed to run in temperatures that are below-zero for long periods of times," Marchand said. To help alleviate some of the stress off of systems during…
Sears customers frustrated by delayed repairs for appliances under warranty
"Deprizio is disabled and has been burdened with a broken washing machine since September. She said she's spent hundreds of dollars on laundry service while waiting on her washer to…
Covid-19 pandemic putting a strain on dishwasher use
"Bosch home appliances, the award-winning market leader in dishwashers for over a decade, today announced the expansion of its dishwasher portfolio alongside new research in partnership with Reckitt Benckiser conducted…
Try this tip first if your refrigerator isn't as cold as it used to be
"If you’re noticing that your fridge isn’t keeping food as cool as it once had, Sara Morrow, deputy content editor at Consumer Reports, said cleaning the condenser coil may do…
Things you should know about gas and electric water heaters
Gas and Electric Water heater: These are the most common water heaters. They consist of a big tank with heating elements, or a flame. The water is fed into the…
How shutting vents may affect your heating bill
With the high cost of heating and cooling a home, it’s understandable to think that by closing off vents in some rooms, hot air will be redirected into the rooms…
Tips for preventing mold and mildew in your front-load washer
"Last spring, Consumer Reports tested a new front-loader from GE designed to eliminate excess moisture. Results showed that, while humidity levels inside the drum were lower, it’s not a guarantee…
Researchers claim that humidifiers could help limit coronavirus spread
"Research shows that the coronavirus spreads more easily when temperatures and humidity are low. A July analysis by aerosol research scientist Ajit Ahlawat and his colleagues found that the chances…
A comparison of different home heating systems
"Good For most people, home heating is a simple question of a gas furnace (or boiler) or an electric one. Natural gas is the most common heat source in the…
A garbage disposal shouldn't be treated like a trash can
"We are called out for blockages more often at that time of year, and the issue is most often related to things such as fruit and vegetable peels. Though a…
Intruder claimed to be fixing washing machine at 3am
"Police are investigating a home invasion that occurred at an off-campus home early Tuesday morning. At about 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, a resident living in an off-campus home along…
What consumer reports says about being used appliances
"Whether you have a strict $200 budget, you want to prevent yet another hunk of metal from entering a landfill, or you’re looking to score a high-end appliance for less,…