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Recently Published: Water Shut Off Valves: Save Thousands From Water Damage Most of us are away from home all day, or a vacation home where may be away for months at a time. Consider what happens if you have a small leak dripping for months or a water heater leak that spills hot water under pressure for hours. Roofing Maintenance and Materials Knowledge of maintenance and roofing materials can help you decide whether you need to replace or repair... Maintaining Your Stove Keep your oven tip top with these simple maintenance tips. It will lengthen the life of your stove and keep your energy bills down. Heating System Maintenance Read this tip sheet to keep your systems to extend the life of your system and keep it running smoothly. Laundry Appliance Maintenance Tips on maintaining your washing machine to reduce the use of energy and lower your hot water bills. Refrigerator Maintenance and Energy Saving Tips Keeping your refrigerator well maintained will cut energy costs and keep food fresher longer. What is Asbestos and How do I Get Rid Of It? Asbestos As a Hazard. Asbestos was used in thermal insulation and floor tiles prior to 1980. Intact and undisturbed asbestos does not pose a health risk. It becomes a problem when, due to damage, disturbance, or deterioration over time, the material releases fibers into the air. What You Must know about Lead Paint Many homes built before 1978 have lead-based paint. The federal government banned lead-based paint from housing in 1978. The EPA has rules governing what you must do if you are selling, remodeling or painting your home or rental unit. Stay in complaince with the lead safety regulations and protect yourself form lead poisening. How to Hire an Asbestos Abatement Professional Asbestos professionals can conduct home inspections, take samples of suspected material, assess and advise. Because Asbestos is a killer be sure to ask asbestos professionals to document their completion of federal or state-approved training. be sure to hire only qualified professionals. Dishwasher Care and Cleaning Care and maintain your dishwasher and it will keep clothes clean and run withour problems for many years. Energy Efficient Washer Dryers Save Money. Horizontal-axis washers use so much less water and energy, consider that in a conventional top-loader. If you are in the market for a new washer dryer consider hat some units can provide savings of as much as $500 a year over others...read on Moisture Control Strategies To Protect Against Mold The best strategy for controlling moisture in your home depends on your climate and how your home is constructed. Before deciding on a moisture control strategy for your home, you may first want to understand how moisture moves through a home. This is the best way to get preventative and avoid repeats. Controlling Moisture in Your Home The best strategy for controlling moisture in your home depends on your climate and how your home is constructed. Before deciding on a moisture control strategy for your home, you may first want to understand how moisture moves through a home. insulate Your Ducts and Lower Your Bills One of the most important systems in your home may be wasting a lot of your energy dollars. You can lose up to 60% of your heated air before it reaches the register if your ducts aren't insulated. Steam Radiators Hot-water radiators are one of the most common heat distribution systems in newer homes, second only to forced-air systems. Did you know its possible to control the heating system to lower your energy bills? Retrofit Your Radiators and Lower Your Energy Bills Hot-water radiators are one of the most common heat distribution systems in newer homes, second only to forced-air systems. Did you know its possible to control the heating system to lower your energy bills? Radiant Heating Radiant heating systems involve supplying heat directly to the floor or to panels in the wall or ceiling of a house. There are various types types of radiant heating systems and installations methods. Learn which one is right for you here. Operating and Maintaining Your Heat Pump Proper operation of your heat pump will save energy. Be sure you are getting the most out of your system and save energy. Replacing Your Current Heating System In an existing home, it's important to consider the impacts of replacing your current heating system with a different type of heating system. This can be costly Increase Furnace Efficiency - Retrofit it These upgrades improve the safety and efficiency of otherwise sound, older systems. Be sure to weigh this against a new system.
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