Understanding how outside temperatures affect heat pumps
"On a cold, wintry morning, when a home needs the most heat, a heat pump’s heating capacity is low. That afternoon, when outdoor temperatures warm up, not as much heat…
Factoring in long-term costs when purchasing a water heater
"Regular electric water heaters bring water into a tank and warm it with heating elements inside - pretty standard. But heat pump water heaters take energy straight from the source.…
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…