After you finish washing a load of dishes, you may notice a pool of water sitting in the bottom of your dishwasher. In some cases, this situation points to incomplete draining of the unit. However, it may also point to seepage of water back into your dishwasher after the draining cycle ends. In either case,…
Leaks in your household plumbing can lead to a broad range of costly problems, including floor damage, mold or mildew buildup, wall damage, ceiling stains and damaged paint or wallpaper. While you can easily detect many types of leaks, some leaks are harder to locate and may produce damage slowly over time. With just a…
Air conditioners are rugged and durable. But over time little things—and occasionally big things—will go wrong. In some cases you will need to call a trained repairman to take care of the trouble. However, you do not have to be a technical expert or even a mechanically-inclined person to perform some basic troubleshooting and repairs…
Having your air ducts cleaned is probably not the first thing that jumps to mind when you think of important home maintenance tasks. But it’s a possibility you should consider, and strongly. Before you go looking for a company that can do the job, however, you should be prepared for a bit of sticker shock.…
Many scientists believe that greenhouse gases deplete the ozone layer and all HVAC systems release these harmful chemicals into the atmosphere. This is true whether they are central cooling systems, portable air conditioners or window-mounted ACs. The ozone layer is responsible for protecting the Earth’s surface from harmful UV radiation in sunlight. As the ozone…
Of all your household bills, we reckon that the one which causes the most consternation is probably the energy bill. Not only is it galling that the price keeps going up, when the oil price goes down, but despite appliances claiming to be more efficient, for some reason your consumption stays more or less at…
It can be hard to beat the heat in the summertime, and for those who want to install a portable air conditioner in their home, you will need directions on how to install a window air conditioner, a few simple tools and supplies, and the ability to follow a few directions. You should do just…
Though a simple fan could work in place of a more elaborate solution, such a device only pushes indoor air around. This doesn’t offer much of a choice in terms of heating and cooling. When looking for cost-effective and energy efficient ways of heating and cooling a home, one could consider hybrid heating systems. Typical…
Typical double glazing windows have 2 glass panes with a space separating them. When the weather is right, it would be worth replacing conventional windows in a home with dual pane windows. Besides energy conservation, there are several other benefits of installing these windows. Benefits Double pane windows are ideal for extreme weather. Due to…
An ideal refrigerant should be non-toxic, stable (inside the refrigeration system), non-flammable, environmentally friendly, and readily available. It should also be self lubricating, low cost, easy to handle and detect in case of any leakage, compatible with various materials that is used service and fabricate the refrigeration system, and shouldn’t require extreme pressures—high or low.…
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