Conventional storage tank water heaters are just one of the options available to today’s homeowner. With newer, advanced technology, water heaters are more energy efficient than ever, helping the environment and lowering your utility bill. A typical family of four can use as much as 2,500 gallons of hot water
For many Illinois homeowners, knowing the safety and quality of drinking water is very important. Some of the reasons you may want to test your water include: Your home has lead pipes, or lead soldered joints The water in your home has a strange taste or smell You have soap
Backflow is a plumbing problem happen when there’s a pressure change in the system that causes the waste water to be siphoned back into the clean water supply. A backflow preventer is an important plumbing device that is designed to prevent this potentially harmful backwards flow into the fresh water
When it comes time to replace your home’s central heating and cooling system, there are a few things to consider when selecting a new system. 1. Reliability – A furnace or air conditioner is a major investment. Do your research and select a brand with a proven reputation and you’ll
For many homeowners the master bathroom is a refuge from a busy work and family life, a place for a relaxing spa-like experience. For large families, the bathroom has to accommodate a range of ages and needs. There are many decisions to make when redesigning your bath, from plumbing fixtures,
If you have had a new water heater installed, you may notice the the water is very hot. Most water heater manufacturers set the thermostat to around 140 degrees Fahrenheit. In many cases this is too hot, and will waste energy. If there are young children or elderly residents in
An important safety device that prevents damage to your water heater. Because water expands when heated, the enclosed space of a water heater needs a special valve to allow water to escape should the pressure become too strong. A TPR valve , or temperature-pressure relief valve, is designed to turn off when
A “split system” simply means that a home’s heating and cooling systems are “split” both inside and outside your home. In most cases, a split system will consist of the following parts. Gas Furnace – Provides heating white also circulating air year round through a blower motor Evaporator coil –
Pipes that are banging, clanking or gurgling, can be more than just an annoyance, they can be the symptom of plumbing problems. Banging Pipes If pipes bang while running hot water, the cause is likely copper pipes that are expanding as the hot water runs through the pipe causing it
Power outages are a real pain. They can also cause damage to your home by disrupting your heating and cooling system, refrigeration, and important safety systems like your sump pump. With an increasingly overtaxed electrical grid and stronger storms, a backup power generator has become an essential appliance for many
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