You are going to the toilet and then it happens! You come in contact with the cold toilet seat. Toilet seats can feel very cold. But why is that? Read on to know more about how the chilly feel of toilet seats actually has a solid reason behind it. What materials are toilet seats made […]
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When your thermostat says heat on but no heat, it can be frustrating. There are many things that can cause this to happen and some of them aren’t as difficult to fix as you might think. In this article, we will go over a few common reasons why your thermostat might say heat on but
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Not many people enjoy taking a cold shower. It’s not just the initial shock that most people experience, but even thinking about stepping into that ice-cold stream of water makes most shiver in dread and goosebumps. But is it really that bad? We will give you some great tips to make it easier. Everyone has
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When it comes to heating your home, you have a variety of options. One type is the air return furnace. This is a heater that sends hot air from the central system up through air ducts and into various rooms of the house. It’s known as an air return furnace because the cold return air
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PEX is a popular material to install water pipes and heating. It can be a good idea to add insulation to the PEX pipe as this holds the heat in the pipe and saves on energy. This is easy to do and every homeowner in colder climates should do it. Let’s take a look at
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It can be annoying if you get only cold water from a faucet or tap. Only getting lukewarm water from your cold tap is also not ideal. During hot summer days, you often want some refreshing water. Luckily this is often quite easy to solve so that you can enjoy your cold water again. Let’s
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Have you ever noticed a setting on your thermostat labeled “EM heat” or “E-Heat”? If you have no idea what that is, you’re not alone. In cold regions, heating system thermostats have a special setting called Emergency Heat, which helps your home stay warm when it’s too cold outside. It means that a backup system
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When looking for energy-efficient heating solutions, few options compare to heat pumps. There are 2 popular types of heat pumps: ground-based and air-based. Ground-based systems use the heat from under the ground. This stays quite stable through the year so the winter doesn’t affect its operations. Air-based systems have to work harder during winter as
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It can be really annoying if the heater is not working in your home. There can be multiple reasons for this but the thermostat is a common one. Let’s take a look at some things that you can do to fix this and get a comfortable home again! [ez-toc] How Can You Tell If a
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Having to take a cold shower can be annoying. What is going on when the water doesn’t get hot in the bathroom or kitchen? One of the most common reasons for a home’s hot water not getting hot is a faulty water heater. A lot of water usage or, an uninsulated water pipe are other
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