Important facts about tankless water heaters
"Tankless water heaters are becoming more common in new homes. While hot water heaters like storage tank heaters hold volumes of hot water in an insulated water tank to be…
Man shoots at refrigerator after mistaken noise for intruder
"Police say a Yakima, Wash. man is under arrest after he shot at his refrigerator, believing someone was shooting at him after a soda can exploded. Officers responded to the…
The rationale behind regular HVAC maintenance and service
"'Routine check-ups and maintenance are key to ensuring your comfort systems are performing at their best,' Iarrapino said, telling TAPinto that a maintenance plan can not only help extend the…
Cleaning your garbage disposal to remove foul odor
"High temperatures encourage accelerated growth of bacteria in garbage disposals. It’s usually the parts not easily accessed — like the rubber splash guard and the top of the disposal chamber…
DIY appliance repairs vs. professional appliance repairs
"Appliance Fixes You Can DIY Unclogging range ignition ports: Boil-overs can leave burners on a gas range with clogged ignition ports, resulting in a burner that doesn’t light properly—or a…
Fire hazard forces dishwasher manufacturer to recall 42,000 units
"A dishwasher manufacturer has recalled approximately 42,000 units due to a possible fire hazard. Cove Appliance is recalling its 24-inch built-in dishwasher due to a heating element in the dishwasher…
Minnesota heat wave causing strain on HVAC services
"Minnesota’s early heat wave is driving up demand for air conditioning maintenance and repair. Julie Preusser, office lead at Opie’s One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning in St. Joseph, says…
Which water heater is right for my home?
"What Kind Of Water Heaters Are There? As you may have guessed, there are multiple types of water heaters, and you should know what they are. This is the first…
Faulty HVAC system blamed for house fire
"The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office determined Wednesday night's house fire in Ashburn was accidental, resulting from a mechanical malfunction in the air handler system, a component of the heating,…
When is it time to replace your aging water heater?
"Although a water heater should provide hot water for your home for several years without problems, at some point, all water heaters fail. When this happens, the heater may spring…