by judyrizzo | Feb 1, 2013 | Home Maintenance
Consider hiring a licensed plumber to inspect any home that you may be buying. A home inspection is required for most purchases, but the inspector is not required to have a plumbing license. Plumbing is a specialized field which requires 5 years of classes and...
by judyrizzo | Jan 28, 2013 | Heating Systems, Rebates/Incentives for Energy Efficiency
If your heating system is more than 20 years old, you can probably save up to 30% on your heating energy use by replacing it with a new model. Hundreds of dollars in rebates are available for heating equipment that meets or exceeds guidelines which are posted on the...
by judyrizzo | Jan 24, 2013 | frozen pipes, Home Maintenance
If you wake up with no heat, have no water in a certain area or your water is just a trickle, you may have frozen pipes. Frozen pipes occur when the temperature dips very low and the wind begins to blow on those pipes. The temperature of your home should be at least...
by judyrizzo | Jan 20, 2013 | Floods, Home Maintenance
In case of an emergency, the battery backup for a sump pump takes over to prevent flooding. The battery is not to be used as a main sump pump. It is used to prevent immediate damage. Some have alarms to alert you of a problem and the battery backup starts...
by judyrizzo | Jan 18, 2013 | Heating Systems, Home Maintenance
Forced Hot Water with Baseboard Heating It is essential that your heating baseboards have covers. It is also essential that the covers are installed properly, in decent condition, with all parts functioning. The cover creates the flow of heat and will waste heat ($$)...
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