In recent years, building efficiency has greatly improved by way of insulation, weatherstripping, new siding, caulking, etc. These innovations have made homes more air-tight and, subsequently, less well ventilated.

Stagnate air is no good for anything, building and human alike. Air pollutants get…

Air condition performance is essential in older houses and need to be monitored for proper functioning. The way your air condition performs depends on a number of factors including your ductwork, coil, filters and the way your house is constructed amongst other things.
In order for your air condi…

To diagnose noisy plumbing, it is important to determine first whether the unwanted sounds occur on the system’s inlet side-in other words, when water is turned on-or on the drain side. Noises on the inlet side have varied causes: excessive water pressure, worn valve and faucet parts, improperly c…

Changing your furnace or air conditioning filter regularly (at least every 3 months) is a good idea, but it is hard to know how much energy it actually saves. Check your filter every month, especially during heavy use months (winter and summer). If the filter looks dirty after a month, change it….

EPA does not recommend that air ducts be cleaned except on an as-needed basis because of the continuing uncertainty about the benefits of duct cleaning under most circumstances. If no one in your household suffers from allergies or unexplained symptoms or illnesses and if, after a visual inspecti…

Every American household spends 25% of each energy dollar producing domestic hot water. Nationwide more residential energy is consumed by domestic hot water than on anything but heating and air conditioning.

You could save up to 60% on your monthly water heating costs by installing a tankle…

The best way to start choosing a water softener is with online reviews. A online review can give you an inside view from a customer’s perspective of the product in which you are interested.

This is particularly helpful when the market is saturated with every conceivable type of model and a …

Without annual maintenance, your air conditioning doesn’t operate at its peak efficiency and is more likely to lead to expensive repairs down the line. Some maintenance checks require a professional, so have one come out every 2 to 3 years to check the coolant level and electrical parts.

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A pot filler faucet is a really cool idea. This faucet is installed over your cook top. The pot filler faucets allow you to fill the pot with water while the pot is on the cook top. You save your back because you do not have to lug a pot full of water across the kitchen.

There are several m…

It’s easy-peasy to fix your own toilet once you get the hang of it. The most common problem involves weird flushing mishaps — like the tank not filling, or the water running too expanded or not distant decent. These are simple maintenance issues that anyone can handle. So before you sign a plumber,…