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More and more professionals are agreeing that tankless water heaters are the way to go. They provide hot water on demand, which reduces cost for you each month. If you own a tankless water heater or are considering purchasing a tankless water heater, you may have heard this question once before. Compare Rinnai to Noritz […]

Thunderstorms, hailstorms, torrential rain, and even heavy winds can damage your air conditioning system. Because of these weather threats, it’s important to know not just how to prevent or mitigate the damage, but also what to do if your home air or HVAC system is not working after a storm blows through. Do you know what […]

Conservation and eco-friendly innovation are increasingly important to many of us. All industries and professions have a part to play in conservation, and that includes plumbing! There are lots of eco-friendly plumbing options that homeowners can choose to reduce water consumption. Many of these plumbing practices reduce energy usage, too, for even greater savings. 1. […]

Hard water can damage your plumbing, make your drinking water taste bad, and even keep your shampoo and laundry products from working well. The good news: A water softener solves the problem! What Is Hard Water? When water from natural sources passes through mineral deposits such as chalk, gypsum, or limestone that contain calcium or […]

We don’t hear a lot about hot water heaters exploding, so more than likely, this dramatic type of appliance failure isn’t on your mind. However, even though these kinds of hot water heater explosions are unusual, they can cause a catastrophic amount of damage to your home if they do happen. How Common Are Water […]

Most time spent in the bathroom involves getting ready for work and other activities—but it doesn’t have to be that way! Instead of treating the bathroom as a purely functional room, there’s no reason why it can’t be more than that. You don’t have to be a decorating guru to explore master bathroom design ideas […]

How do you heat and cool your home? Modern HVAC systems can comprise gas furnaces, heat pumps, air handlers, and other options. What are your choices, and which combinations will work best for your house? How It Works: Gas Furnace Most gas furnaces burn propane (LPG) or natural gas. The Heat Exchanger Combustible gas fumes […]

Understanding the MERV rating scale can help you choose the best air conditioner filter and improve the air quality in your home. What Is a MERV Rating? MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. The MERV HVAC air filter rating is a scale that ranks the effectiveness of a filter in removing particulate matter from […]

Is your home protected against water damage? Do you know the costs of water damage repair, or how to prevent it? Water damage repair and restoration can be expensive, and prevention is definitely preferable to the cure! In this post, we’ll show you how to deal with water damage, and most importantly, how to prevent […]

Water softeners and water descalers are two different ways to deal with hard tap water. If your home has hard water, either option can offer a good solution—but your best water treatment option depends on exactly how hard your water is and what investment you are looking to make in a system. Choosing water softener […]