In recent years, heat pumps have grown in popularity due to more efficient operation that decreases energy usage. These devices draw in outside air to heat homes, delivering up to three times as much heat as conventional solutions. Yet similar…
If you've noticed a strange, sour odor in your kitchen or bathroom sink, even when the water isn't running, understand potential sources of this issue before reaching for the drain cleaner. 1. The P-Trap This feature is installed underneath all…
During winter, the last thing a New England homeowner wants is a problem with their heat source. Yet if the furnace is not warming up or blowing cold air, there could be an issue with the gas supply, air filter,…
Burst pipes can be a structural and financial disaster for homeowners. When water freezes inside a pipe and expands, the resulting damage could include mildew growth and ruined furniture. In addition to plumbing repairs, you might need mold remediation and…
As communities across the country address the health hazards of lead pipes, replacing this older material with copper or plastic looks like a logical option. Yet concerns about plastic pipes have emerged, including potential for chemicals to leach into the…
The majority of homes use gas as a heat source, supplied through a furnace or boiler. Although gas is considered a “clean” natural fuel, carbon monoxide exposure remains a risk and often occurs from a poorly maintained heating system. If…
If water is slow to drain from your sink, shower or toilet and you notice a foul odor or gurgling sound, you wonder what the problem could be. When plunging doesn’t change the issue, you may have roots growing into…
Many people depend on a furnace to heat their homes, yet this appliance is one of your property’s most significant fire hazards. According to figures from the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment like furnaces, space heaters and fireplaces is…
Cleaning and replacing the air filter in your HVAC system is a task many homeowners can perform themselves, yet it often goes overlooked. Ignoring a dirty air filter affects your heating and cooling system on multiple levels. It causes the…
Although lead pipes seem like a relic of the past, over nine million homes in the country still receive water through lead service lines. While laws over the past 20 years have attempted to reduce exposure, lead service lines or…
