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  • Photo of Can a Furnace Leak Carbon Monoxide and Other Frequently Asked Questions?

    Can a Furnace Leak Carbon Monoxide and Other Frequently Asked Questions?

    Carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the major things people with gas furnaces should worry about. And when we say “major” that’s not because of the high likelihood of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning but because of how devastating the gas’ effects can be. So, can your furnace leak the odorless…

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  • Photo of Should I Cover My Window Air Conditioner in the Winter?

    Should I Cover My Window Air Conditioner in the Winter?

    AC systems can be tricky to figure out if you’re a new AC user. Maintenance, diagnostics, efficiency optimization – all those things need some know-how. Should you cover your air conditioner in the winter, for example? This is a simple enough question to answer but even it has a few…

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  • Photo of Can You Sleep With a Space Heater On

    Can You Sleep With a Space Heater On

    Is it safe to leave a space heater on overnight? It’s a perfectly normal question to ask if you haven’t used a space heater before. And the answer may annoy you but it’s “Yes and no, depending on who you ask and how you go about it.” So, let’s delve…

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  • Photo of How to Clean a Dehumidifier and Its Parts?

    How to Clean a Dehumidifier and Its Parts?

    We’ll be honest, cleaning dehumidifiers is not a fun thing to do unless you’re a cleanliness enthusiast in which case – all the more power to you. For most of us, however, cleaning is an annoying and unpleasant thing to do. With dehumidifiers, however, as with most other things –…

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  • Photo of Dealing With Some Common Space Heater Problems

    Dealing With Some Common Space Heater Problems

    Has your space heater stopped working? Are you experiencing some weird behavior from your heater such as a grating noise or constant on and off cycling? Or, maybe you’re thinking of getting a space heater and you’re wondering what you can expect from it. Below, we’ll go over all the…

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  • Photo of Advice on How to Clean a Window Air Conditioner

    Advice on How to Clean a Window Air Conditioner

    Cleaning a window air conditioner may sound like a daunting task but it’s actually relatively easy and can be done without taking down the unit. It’s also smart to do this regularly if you want your air conditioner to have a long and effective life. How to clean a window…

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  • Photo of Best Ways to Clean a Fireplace

    Best Ways to Clean a Fireplace

    Cleaning a fireplace, whether it’s a standard stone fireplace or a gas fireplace, is a tedious but important task. Nevertheless, the more regularly and effectively you do it, the easier it’d be. More importantly, however, it will also ensure that your fireplace works as safely and as efficiently as possible.…

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  • Photo of Can You Put a Fire Pit on Concrete?

    Can You Put a Fire Pit on Concrete?

    Building a fire pit in your yard is a great way to add more character and ambiance to your home. There are quite a few things to consider first, however, such as can you put a fire pit on concrete or will a fire pit damage concrete too much? The…

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  • Photo of Is Fire Pit on Wood Deck a Good Idea?

    Is Fire Pit on Wood Deck a Good Idea?

    Fire pits are simple and effective additions to any yard, however, they do come with a few safety concerns and considerations. Can you put a fire pit on a deck made of wood, for example? Or does a fire pit on wood deck combo present too great of a risk?…

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  • Photo of All About Tankless Water Heater Cleaning

    All About Tankless Water Heater Cleaning

    Everyone ought to know how to flush a tankless water heater and clean it if they have such a device, yet a lot of people skip the whole process altogether. Performing a regular tankless water heater flushing and cleaning is vital for the water heater’s effectiveness and longevity, however, as…

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