What Is The Life Expectancy of a Water Heater?

November 26, 2024

Your water heater plays a significant role in how comfortable you remain throughout your daily routine. Most people use hot water for their daily tasks, including washing dishes, cooking, cleaning, and taking a shower or bath. Like all appliances, your water heater will eventually break down and need replacing. Most water heaters last anywhere from 8 to 15 years—some last up to 20 years or longer with proper care. An assortment of factors influences how long your water heater will last. A system that routinely operates with water pressure above 80 psi (pounds per square inch) is

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Can a Heat Pump Also Cool My Home?

November 12, 2024

When people hear about heat pumps, they may initially think it has something to do with heating. However, it might surprise you that heat pumps can also cool your home. In this article, we’ll explain how heat pumps work and how they can effectively keep your home comfortable year-round. What Is a Heat Pump? A heat pump is a highly efficient heat transfer system that uses electricity to move heat between your home and the outdoors. It consists of three main components: the indoor air handler with an evaporator coil, copper tubing filled

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Can You Replace a Faucet By Yourself?

October 2, 2024

Some home maintenance tasks seem appealing initially as a do-it-yourself opportunity but often later reveal themselves as a significant challenge. Faucet replacement is an excellent example. It seems simple enough for a DIY project but can cost more time and money than expected. Let’s explore the potential pitfalls of DIY faucet replacement. Consumer Protection Most faucets that you can purchase at retail come with a product warranty. That warranty protects you against manufacturing defects that may not appear until later. This coverage usually protects you for a full year from the date of purchase.

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How Whole-Home Humidifiers Can Benefit Your Hair and Skin

October 2, 2024

Dry air in your American Fork home can wreak havoc on your skin and hair. A whole-house humidifier can benefit them in these nine noticeable and helpful ways. 1. Adding Moisture to the Air The primary way that a whole-house humidifier benefits your skin and hair involves adding moisture to your home’s air. Factors like cold winter weather, drafts in your home’s ductwork and around your windows and doors, and extreme indoor heat can also contribute to the dry air in your home. You can effectively combat them and improve the condition of your skin

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Tips on Choosing the Best HVAC Filter For Your System

October 2, 2024

Your HVAC filter is responsible for removing unwanted contaminants from the air inside your HVAC system and your home. This goes a long way in protecting the internal components of your heating and cooling systems while enhancing the quality of air inside your home. When you first start looking at filters, it can be quite overwhelming. We’re going to share with you our top tips for choosing the perfect HVAC filter for your system. Know Your MERV Ratings HVAC filters are typically given a MERV rating (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value). The higher the rating,

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How Do UV Lights Work for HVAC Systems?

September 5, 2024

We all want to breathe clean, fresh air in our homes, right? But sometimes, allergens, bacteria, and other airborne pollutants can make that a bit challenging. One powerful solution you might not have heard of yet is UV (ultraviolet) lights for your HVAC system. Let’s dive into how these lights work and why they could be a game-changer for your indoor air quality! What Are UV Lights and How Do They Work? UV lights, or ultraviolet lights, are a type of light that’s invisible to the human eye, but they pack a serious punch

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Toilet Upgrades You May Want to Have in Your Home

September 1, 2024

While you may not give your toilet much thought, it’s an essential component of your daily routine. Most people don’t realize that there are various options when it comes to buying a toilet for your home, apart from choosing a particular color. In fact, we’re going to discuss some of the most essential toilet upgrades that you should highly consider getting for your home. Dual-Flushing Toilets with dual-flushing capability will have two buttons on their tank. One button will be for liquid waste, which will use less water from the tank during flushing. The other button

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6 Key Differences Between Residential and Commercial HVAC

July 10, 2024

Residential and commercial HVAC systems heat and cool buildings to maintain safe, comfortable temperatures indoors. They also extract excess humidity and offer limited air filtration. However, this is often where their similarities end. Whether replacing climate control equipment in your American Fork, UT home or business, you should know these six ways in which residential and commercial HVAC systems differ. 1. Size HVAC equipment sizing is about far more than measuring the total square footage of your intended service area. Reputable HVAC installers always use the Manual J Load Calculation to determine the

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Understanding SEER Ratings for Utah Homes?

June 15, 2024

Seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) is a tool for consumers that indicates the efficiency of a cooling system. The U.S. requires all products that use energy or water to have an Energy Guide label. This is a big yellow sticker on the unit. This label is where you’ll find the SEER rating for air conditioners and heat pumps along with other energy-related information. What Is SEER? SEER is a rating system that measures efficiency over a full cooling season. The higher the number, the more efficient the system is and the cheaper it will be

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What You Can and Can’t Put in the Garbage Disposal

June 1, 2024

Having a garbage disposal can be a convenience in your kitchen. With a simple flick of a switch, leftover scraps are ground up and washed away, eliminating the hassle of throwing them in the trash. However, owning a garbage disposal comes with the responsibility of knowing what you can safely put down the drain and what you absolutely cannot. To keep your disposal and drains clear and healthy, you need to understand the do’s and don’ts. Items Safe for the Garbage Disposal Plenty of food items are safe for your garbage disposal, with some even

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