Tips for home maintenance you should do in the fall
"Change Furnace Filters A dirty filter is one of the most common reasons a heating and air conditioning system breaks down. Changing your filter regularly is an easy and inexpensive…
Heating oil just got a lot cleaner for Maine residents
"Heating oil now being delivered to homes and businesses across Maine will burn cleaner than ever before, cutting boiler maintenance costs and fuel use while improving air quality and visibility,…
Heat pump installations are on the rise as a viable heating and cooling option
"Heat pumps have risen steadily in popularity for people in Maine. Often a device used primarily for its cooling capabilities in warmer climates, those in colder areas, like northern Maine,…
Several tips for avoiding common issues with home appliances
"Mold on the front-door seal of a washer: Follow this advice from SearsPartsDirect.com. Empty all garments from the washer. Mix ¾ cup of liquid chlorine bleach in 1 gallon of…
When is a good time to flush your water heater?
"Whether you have a gas or electric heater, sediment buildup represents a serious problem. Experts recommend that you drain and flush the tank once a year to keep it in…
Preparing your heating system for the fall and winter seasons
"Fall Heating System Checklist Regular preventive maintenance on furnaces and boilers keeps them functioning well beyond manufacturers' estimates of 10 to 15 years. It also ensures that these heating systems…
Using heat pumps will save you money on your bills in the long run
"How do heat pumps work? Heat pumps are powered by electricity and work by extracting heat from the air or ground outside the house and transfers it indoors at a…
Seattle found to be the largest metro area in U.S. with the least amount of AC usage
"If it’s true that misery loves company, then Seattle is a great place to be during a heat wave. At least you know that most of your neighbors are suffering…
In-home refrigerator repair should always be preferred over delivery
"When you have to get an appliance repaired, transporting it to a repairman can be a very difficult if not impossible task. Refrigerators are very large appliances that are extremely…
Proper steps to lighting an automatic and manual water heater
"How to light an automatic water heater The first step is turning off the gas by first looking for the knob labeled On/Off/Pilot. You'll want to turn the knob past…