Many people opt for tankless water heaters over traditional storage tank water heaters to supply their households and businesses with hot water. A tankless water heater converts cold water to hot water on demand through an innovative heating process. Initially, it may cost more to install than a standard tank water heater, but since these …
Quicklist: Water Heaters Conventional Storage Tankless Heat Pump Solar-Powered Condensing If you’re in the market for a new water heater, you may not exactly know what you’re looking for. Of course, a water heater isn’t something you go out and buy every day and some people may only need to purchase one or two in …
The mention of types of house heating reminds me of the first house Wifey and I lived in after we got married. The one-bed virtually had no heating. So, to keep warm, we would pile the bed with as many blankets as we had, remove the cold sheets and crawl into bed buck naked -for …
Space heaters are fantastic solutions to heating any space, from small to large, and even in the great expanse of the outdoors. Deciding between a quartz and ceramic space heater will be important: here’s a guide to all the ins and outs. To begin, let’s understand what each option is, and how they work. The …
If you are in the middle of a remodel or have an older home with no air conditioner you may be considering having a unit installed. There can be a lot of expenses involved in installing air conditioning. To cut costs you may be considering purchasing a secondhand unit. You may be saving up to …
Recently I moved into a new office which doesn’t have AC. While it’s not too hot most of the year, when it’s hot, I need to cool it down. It’s a small space; only 450 sq. ft. so I thought I’d give the Blaux Portable Destop “AC” a shot. FYI, it’s not an air conditioner. …
5 summers ago we had a heatwave in Vancouver, BC. I live in an area that doesn’t get all that hot and if it does, it’s not hot for that long. While I like living in a place that isn’t too hot, the problem is most houses don’ have central air. When the heat comes, …
Tucked away in some remote hidey-hole of your home, your boiler is probably feeling quite neglected by now, but as the faithful heating hub of your home, it deserves some attention. Maintaining your properties boiler may sound dull, but there are some major reasons it should be on your agenda. What are those reasons? A …
Podcast Version: I don’t know about the rest of you homebodies, but I’ve been sick as hell lately! Not from the coronavirus, fortunately. But I totally had a jumpscare for a minute because of the nonstop coughing that started out mild in my throat, then turned into the kind of wracking chest coughs we’ve …
Winter is coming…and that means the outdoor patio heating season is now in full swing. What better way to spend time outside with friends sipping a winter IPA than outside on the patio overlooking a snow-white backyard. This sounds like a good time but can quickly go from bad to worse if you don’t have …
If you have older windows in your home, there’s a good chance that they are drafty and none-too-insulating. Maybe they’re single pane. Maybe there are gaps around the frame that icy winter breezes and ambitious summertime insects can squeeze through. Whatever the case, you have a problem. What’s the solution? You could have the windows …
What is a Heat Pump? A heat pump is a heating and air conditioning system that works all year long. During the colder months, a heat pump will warm air from the outside and pump it inside your home. During the warmer months, the process works in reverse; the system will pump the inside warm …
Furnace filters aren’t the most glamorous topic, but they are absolutely vital to your health and the health of your HVAC system. The right filter will help keep everything running smoothly by filtering out particles. These particles can be bad for your health, particularly if you have allergies, but they can also take a toll …
Quicklist: Heat Pumps Reversible Solid State Air-to-Air Underwater/Underground Hybrid We all know that comfort is an important part of life, but the reality is, most of us have price constraints on what we can afford. In addition, concerns about the environment leave us looking for more efficient ways to insulate ourselves from the external world. …
One of your most essential tasks as a homeowner is to keep your HVAC functioning effectively and efficiently. The technology is advancing all the time, and it’s possible to keep your house at an ideal temperature without prohibitively high energy costs, but there is always going to be maintenance to do, and you won’t have …
Specs: Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5 Sq. Ft.: 2,639 Year build: 1930 Source: Redfin
Air conditioners are essential to homes, especially during hot seasons such as summer. As a modern appliance that battles the heat, air conditioners are multi functional not known by many people. By the name itself, an air conditioner unit keeps the air well ventilated and while in use. Inside a home, the air cannot circulate …
This is a sponsored post by eHeat.com. Having a warm, toasty home is something every homeowner dreams of when temperatures start to drop – and in some parts of the world it’s a necessity. But when you invest a lot of money and time in the interior design of your home, to reflect your lifestyle …
Most of us look forward to the summer season because it brings with it a great many things like delicious summer fruits, colorful blooming flowers, and the blazing sunshine. Summer is also the perfect time to head over to the beach and get that perfect beach body tan. As you thoroughly enjoy the summer season …
Installing an insulation system can drastically reduce energy consumption in your house. This is the best way to keep your house cool in the summers while keeping it warm during the winters. However, most of the modern homes are designed to be energy efficient themselves, and there is no point in installing the system then. …
For many of us, staying cool in a climate-controlled home is the best way to survive the sweltering heat in the summer months. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 85 percent of homes in the South use central air conditioning while it’s 90 percent for new homes today. About three-quarters of all U.S. homes …
You know that winter’s at hand when dry air becomes an issue. The winter season brings with it low humidity as well as a string of problems from worsening allergies, parched nasal membranes, dry skin to nosebleeds and static electricity. The humidifier fixes these issues by regulating the moisture in your home. On the other …
Burning firewood has been used as a primary heat source by humans for millennia, yet until the invention of a reliable combustion chamber e.g. the wood burning stove, much of this heat was lost to the environment. In 1646 the first US foundry began the production of wood stoves, which would be one of the …
What is a space heater? Google defines it as “a self-contained appliance, usually electric, for heating an enclosed room.” Why define it? Because in order to understand viable alternatives, we need to know what it is we’re comparing. Space heaters do two things. They heat up a room, which in turn keeps people warm. Yes, …
You know you need a dehumidifier when you see mold spots on your ceilings or in the corner of your walls. That just means there’s a lot of humidity where you’re living. It would be wise to invest in a dehumidifier as it can serve you for up to eight years. A dehumidifier can remove …
While most every home today plays host to an array of electronic devices it is not the widescreen TVs, sound system, track lighting, security cams, refrigerators, microwaves, toasters, blenders, myriad smartphones, laptops, tablets or the PC that account for the bulk of a home’s energy costs. It’s heating and cooling. The average cost of heating …
Quicklist: Types of Furnaces Natural Draft Forced Air Forced Draft Condensing Single-Stage Two-Stage Modulating Electric Natural Gas Oil Propane Wood Coal Low BTU Medium BTU High BTU Energy Star Rated Smart Technology Sealed Combustion Upflow Downflow Horizontal Upflow/Horizontal Downflow/Horizontal Multi-position Furnaces have a long history of heating homes, which dates back to at least the …
How many times have you have a problem with the plumbing or the radiators and not been sure who to call, after all those guys are expensive and they will charge their minimum call-out fee just for turning up! The two roles can seem quite similar which explains the possible confusion. For example, your boiler …
Mustiness, dampness, and winter mold in the home are caused by too much humidity, which can have health consequences. Solutions like dehumidifiers could be effective, but there could be a better one—plants. Houseplants are a more beautiful, natural way to remove some of the damp ambiance and clammy air inside your home. Humidity-absorbing indoor plants …
I’ll never forget the Summer of 2015 in Vancouver, BC. It was the summer our second son was born, which was during a heatwave like no other (for Vancouver). We had 30+ degree (Celsius) weather for at least two months, maybe three months. Okay, I know if you’re from Florida you’re thinking, come on, that’s …
Why Get a Space Heater? A space heater is a cost-efficient way to keep a room or a portion of a room warm. Adding a space heater to your bedroom will help you stay comfortable throughout the night without turning the heat on. If you have a room that is not connected to your main …
I know a guy who spends an inordinate amount of time in his garage. There’s no room for a car; it’s his shop where he designs, tinkers and builds stuff. His collection of materials, nuts, bolts, screws and tools is amazing; whenever I need something, dollars to doughnuts he has what I need. He lives …
Being a homeowner can be great, but it can also come with a lot of responsibilities. Ensuring the safety of yourself and your family is prime among them. There are a great many dangers in the average home that need to be accounted for. Gas leaks are among the most dangerous of these hidden responsibilities. …