Of the various issues that can impact your home, electrical problems are perhaps the most concerning, giving the safety hazards they present.

In recent years, many homeowners throughout the country have become increasingly dependent on electronics.

Managing leak or ruptured plumbing is probably the last thing you can envision yourself facing this winter, particularly over the holidays.

No, Merv is not your grandfather’s new best friend. MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) is a rating system for the effectiveness of an air or furnace filter. In other words, how well is your air being filtered? This rating is measured by how small and how many particles the filter catches. As you can see on the ... Merv who?

There are not many systems within your home that do more work than your water heater.

Many HVAC companies boast their good qualities, but do they all deliver? Here's what to look for in an HVAC contractor.

I live in an attic. Let me clarify, I live in an attic which is not properly ventilated. This means that at any given time, my bedroom feels like it’s either ten degrees warmer or cooler than the temperature in the rest of the house. And right now it’s summer, so while the temperature on ... To Suffer or (Ductless) Split?

You’ve been there before: standing in the shower, up to your ankles in water, praying this isn’t what you think it is. Your drain’s clogged again and you really don’t want to deal with it. Depending on how large and how hairy your family is, this can be a monthly issue. And it’s a pain to ... Bio-Clean Treatment V.S. Draino

There are certainly ways in which to get the most out of your heater, and potentially boost its efficiency.

Furnace maintenance should be scheduled at least once a year, to fend off repairs, extend the life of your heating system, and more.

These days, most municipal water supplies have a good level of filtration and conditioning before they reach your faucets. And if you use ground water from a private well, you probably have some sort of water treatment system on site. However, something that most people don’t realize is missing from their homes is protection from ... Is Hard Water Really a Big Deal?

Here are the top 3 reasons you should resist the urge to self-diagnose and self-repair, and instead call a professional plumber.

Generating heat is a more energy-intensive process than moving heat, and a heat pump could cut your energy use by a third!

You want to keep every part of your home clean and in the best condition possible, but a complex piece of equipment like an air conditioner means a challenge.

Humidity levels in the air make us feel uncomfortably hot, clammy, or sticky, but you can take control over humidity levels throughout your home.

We all know there are days throughout the summer that are difficult to get through without air conditioning, but does your system really need a tune-up?

We explain how an air conditioner works so you understand why water would leak from the AC unit. What’s important is that you schedule repairs ASAP!

If your air conditioner is failing to keep you cool and costing you a bundle, it might be due to a part of your home that stays hidden from view.

An AC system is most likely to break down when it’s hottest outdoors, and those days are coming to stay before you know it.

Window AC units are not ideal, but neither is renovating your home to install air conditioning. There's a better option: ductless cooling!

As it turns out, it's not all about your health!

Just because it's the end of the season, it doesn't mean you should neglect your heater.

Attack allergens at the source with our suggestions for better home indoor air quality.

Think your heater is just about ready for retirement for the season? Think again.

Is a furnace or a boiler the better choice for your home? We'll help you decide.

Your furnace runs in cycles. After it heats up the home within a target range, it shuts off, only to start up when temperatures in the home start to fall again.

When pipes freeze and thaw over and over again, the pressure can force them to burst since water expands when it freezes.

It’s a new year, and it’s time for you to assess your home and figure out how to make some positive changes. A new water treatment system brings fresh, clean water to your whole home.