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Hopefully a new heater will cost less to run

All of us lived up north, where Winter was a whole other issue! However, while some people experienced fantastic amounts of snow, both of us braced ourselves for snowstorms plus blizzards, then still, it was the best locale to live plus where I was born! Then our parents worked for a fishing dealer, plus both […]

I’ll take it

I could not believe it when I found my neighbor the other week throwing away a perfectly good portable space heater! I asked them why they were throwing it out, and they said it was just old junk taking up space. I told them that if they did not mind, I would take the portable […]

My reliable HVAC system

I had the worst week at work. If anything and everything could go wrong, it did and would. However, I am just so thankful that there is one thing I seem to be able to rely on. And that is my central heating and air conditioning system in my home! I just bought this central […]

It was out of control

I had a very unusual wake up call in a way. My fireplace went out of control and the flames were blowing off to the side. My living room carpet almost caught on fire! After this incident happening I made a decision. I was going to get rid of this vintage fireplace and opt in […]

Do you really know your HVAC unit?

Everyone seems to think they know everything there is to know about their central heating and air conditioning system. Well, I used to think this way as well until I found out a very useful piece of information. Have you ever heard of a SEER rating? It’s ok…I didn’t even know what that meant either […]

The broken remote

I was so annoyed when the remote that I have to my smart thermostat broke the other day. I got the remote because I really hate using the app that is on the computer and my cell phone. These remotes that they sell for smart thermostats are built really cheap. I have only had this […]

Be very careful when doing this

When your smart thermostat ends up having the batteries run out, you can change them pretty easy just the same as anything that requires regular batteries in your house. However, there is one small thing you need to be careful of. When pulling the smart thermostat from the wall mount, be careful the direction you […]

I should look harder

I nearly wanted to kick myself when I thought I was out of air filters for my central heating and air conditioning system the other week. I ran out right away and bought a whole ton of them. Well, about 2 days ago I was in my basement cleaning some old stuff out when I […]