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While electricity may be higher in cost than gas in most areas, the use of an electric furnace can have many benefits for the homeowner. When considering a change to, or from, an electric furnace weigh all the benefits before making your final decision. Read The...

An electric furnace is one of the easiest types of furnaces to maintain. They usually have few moving parts and a relatively simple design. There are no pilot lights or fuel lines to worry about. However if you are the least bit unsure of your skills a professional...

Gas stoves are not difficult to disconnect but a few safety issues should be kept in mind. If you are the least bit uncomfortable with the procedure have a more skilled individual help you with the procedure. Read more about How to disconnect a gas stove and make sure...

Replacing a thermocouple in a furnace is a job that can be done by almost anyone with basic DIY skills. If the pilot in your furnace will not remain lit and you have checked for any dirt blockage in the gas flow this can be an inexpensive repair to perform yourself...

Gas furnaces are one of the most common types of furnaces found in modern homes. Gas furnaces can also be dangerous if they are not cared for properly. Gas furnace safety rules apply to both natural gas and propane furnaces. Most of these rules also apply for oil...

All types of plumbing fixtures are likely to develop clogs over time. The bathtub is no exception. Fortunately, the bathtub drain usually does not become clogged suddenly, but will warn you with signs of slow draining. When you see the slight backup of water caused by...

Are you ready to install a water filter in your home? There are several good reasons to consider the project. We spend a fortune each year on bottled water, most of which is simply filtered tap water. We could be filtering that tap water for ourselves and saving a...

Using a sump pump is like using an automobile airbag; you hope you do not have to use it, but when you do, it can be a real live saver. A basement sump pump can be of either manual or automatic type. There are battery operated backup sump pumps available as well....

What will you be looking for when you choose your next home furnace? Will you be listening to your environmental conscience, and choosing the most efficient model you can find, in order to protect the environment and save the planet's resources? Or will you be...

You can do a lot to save money on winter heating bills, while spending little or even nothing. Actually though, cheap is as cheap does. If a two or three dollar roll of rope caulk will save twenty or thirty  dollars, how about a furnace upgrade for a few hundred...

Preparing a home for winter is a job for the homeowner as well as for licensed and qualified  professionals. While there are tasks that require the services of specialists, a lot can be done by the home owner and family. Doing all you can yourself saves on energy...

Is your home ready for winter? A quick call to your local heating and plumbing company can help you to be sure that your home is ready. An expert can inspect and tune up your heating system, as well as your water heater and filter system. A call now could save you...