All types of furnaces have drain pipes, or condensate pipes. These pipes direct condensation that collects during the heating process out of the heater, and usually outdoors. In the Northern United States, it’s important to make sure the condensate pipe won’t freeze up during winter when you’re installing a new furnace – especially if you’re installing a high-efficiency furnace, as these models produce more condensation than regular furnaces.
High-Efficiency Furnaces Produce Lots of Condensation…
If your home smells like a locker room or dirty socks, the odor may be coming from microbial life forms in your heat pump. It’s a phenomenon that occurs in heat pumps to the extent that it’s been given the name dirty sock syndrome. If your heat pump suffers from a case of dirty sock syndrome, there are a few things that you can do. Here’s what you need to know.…
As a homeowner, you most likely have a good amount of supplies, tools, and equipment in your garage or shed. From gardening shears and socket sets to hammers and compressors, these items are necessary for maintaining your home’s appeal, value, and function, but they take up a lot of space. You may be tempted to get rid of items you don’t use often, like your pressure washer. But before you do that, take a look at these three ways to get more use out of it.…
