In the past, plumbing options have always been fairly limited. Depending on your budget, you were able to upgrade faucet handles or the shower head but everything else, from water heaters to toilets were pretty standard. Now with a worldwide push toward living an environmentally friendly lifestyle, plumbing manufacturers have developed products that lower water consumption and reduce energy costs. These green options mean you have more plumbing choices than ever before.
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Having your air conditioning quit on you can be extremely frustrating, especially during the thick of the summer. While there might not be much you can do about fixing the problem yourself, you can still avoid the majority of the discomfort that results. Conventional options exist, but if you're working on a tight budget it's important that you have some tricks up your sleeve that are both effective and affordable.
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A furnace is an investment that pays off when the temperatures dip. You definitely want to make sure that your furnace is in good shape by the time winter hits. Here are four easy ways to get the most out of your furnace.
Direct dust away from your pilot light with a straw.
The pilot light is a good indicator of how well your furnace is working. It should be a steady, small flame of yellow with a blue halo.
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Air conditioner maintenance is a critical part of making sure that your unit is operational in time to beat the summer heatwave. Here are a couple quick maintenance tips that can help you get your unit working at peak efficiency levels.
Clear The Area Around The Air Conditioner
Over time weeds and other contaminants such as leaves can collect around the air conditioning unit. The weeds and leaves can get sucked into the unit itself and damage the motors.
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Ductless air conditioning is becoming a more popular method of cooling homes. With this kind of system, there are mini-units that are connected individually to outdoor units by way of refrigerant and power lines. This is not the same as traditional air conditioning, which utilizes vents and tubes installed inside your home or window units. You may be thinking of trying a ductless air conditioning system. If so, here are some types of houses that may especially benefit from such a system.
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