Category: Heating & Cooling
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How To – Repairing Water Heater Leaks
Even well performing water heaters can have leaks this is one reason that you should perform inspections of your water heater at minimum every six months. A leaking water heater can be very unsettling because the first thing that enters your mind is the expense to replace the tank. Not only that but because the…
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How To – Space Heaters For Home And Garage
Space heating today is used primarily to add supplemental heat in areas of our home that are under served. This could be a cold basement or if you conserve energy you may find heating just a couple rooms can save you money. However space heating can also be used in areas that are not normally…
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How To – Checking And Replacing Your Water Heater Thermocouple
Your water heater’s Thermocouple is used as a safety device to shut off your gas flow if your pilot light is not working. The Thermocouple looks like a probe and because of its design there are no repairable parts. When the end of the thermocouple is heated to a certain temperature the metal switch inside…
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How To – Home Safety Detecting Natural Gas Leaks
Natural and other combustible gasses in your home are often a necessity but using them safely requires both knowledge and care. Natural Gas is delivered to our homes through underground pipelines that run across our country and branch feeders that traverse many of our local streets. Propane gas is delivered to our homes by trucks…