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Anchor Your Fuel Tank
A fuel tank can tip over or float in a flood, causing fuel to spill or catch fire. Cleaning up a house that has been inundated ... |
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Body Heat
If your house is empty for a month, your heating system has to work extra hard to restore the heat when you come back. More ... |
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Boiler Cleaning
Oil-fired boilers should be professionally cleaned and tuned once a year. Gas-fired equipment needs to be checked every other ... |
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Carbon Monoxide Risks
To reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, have your heating equipment "tuned up" each year, preferably before the ... |
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Carbon Monoxide Symptoms
The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are often confused with those of influenza, and the highest incidence of poisoning ... |
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Choosing a Fuel Source
When your're choosing a fuel source for your home heating system, start with available fuels in your region, because not all ... |
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Clean House = Lower Bills
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com.
It may seem like a bit of a stretch to think of housework as a money-saving ... |
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CO Detector
Install a carbon monoxide detector to warn of harmful gases that may be entering your home because of a blocked or damaged ... |
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Duct Loss
Have your duct system tested for air leaks. Many think that windows and doors are the major cause of a home's air leaks. But ... |
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Elevating Appliances
For protection against shallow flood waters, the washer and dryer can sometimes be elevated on masonry or pressure-treated ... |
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Flood Prep - Fuel Tanks
Keep these points in mind when you anchor a fuel tank:
a) If you prefer not to do this work yourself, you can have a ... |
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Flood Prep - HVAC
Keep these points in mind when you have your HVAC equipment raised or floodproofed:
a) Changes to the plumbing, ... |
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Furnace Filters
Remember to clean or replace filters on furnaces once a month, or as needed. |
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Furnace Maintenance
Keep your furnace tuned and in top condition. Proper maintenance of your furnace can save 6 to 10 percent of your heating ... |
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Furnace Venting
If you own or are planning to install a high-efficiency gas furnace, ask a certified chimney sweep to check that the furnace ... |
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Heat Zones
If you’re not using a room, don’t heat it. Close off vents to rooms that are infrequently used, and shut the door. When ... |
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Heating & Cooling Dollars
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, in 1997 the average house spent over $1300 in energy costs. 44% of those costs, or ... |
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Heating System Size
Bigger is not always better! Too large a system costs more and operates inefficiently. Have a professional assess your needs ... |
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Heating Your House
It is as important to understand the space you're heating as it is to know the unit you are heating with. Examine your home ... |
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Home Weatherizing
Insulation and air-sealing improvements to the shell of your home will always improve your comfort, regardless of the size and ... |
