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…
Dubbed “Brown Friday”, garbage disposals across the U.S. are misused
"The day after Thanksgiving isn't just for shoppers. It’s also the busiest day of the year for plumbing and drain service providers. It's called "Brown Friday." Garbage disposals are great,…
Department of Energy partners with heat pump manufacturers for Cold Climate Challenge
"This past May the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the launch of a Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge, an initiative to develop affordable and efficient heat pumps for…
Samsung refrigerator owners are demanding a recall citing cooling issues
"More than 80,000 people have joined a Facebook group created for Samsung customers who say their refrigerators are defective. Prasanna Meenakshi is one of the members. The New Tampa resident…
Would-be furnace thieves learn a valuable lesson
"Furnaces aren't typically the subjects of robberies, and a recent heist-gone-wrong highlights one good reason why. According to a press release from the Winnipeg Police Department, two individuals were caught…
Typical water heater issues that should be left to experienced plumbers
The average traditional tank-type water heater can last between 8 and 12 years. During this time, issues may arise in the unit that need to be addressed by a professional.…
What to do before turning your furnace on for the winter season
"Natin McCart is the service manager at Blue Dot Services in Topeka. He suggests homeowners replace the filter on their furnace and check the batteries on the thermostat. McCart said…