Anode rods are used as a sacrificial metal in your hot water tank. The rod attracts the impurities and minerals that can rust the metal in the liner and base of the hot water tank. When the anode rod breaks down because of the minerals and impurities, the inside of the tank will start to rust - especially the bottom of the tank. In time, the tank will start to leak and you'll need to replace it with a new one.
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If you just had a fireplace installed in your house, you are going to need to master the art of getting a fire started in your fireplace if you want to keep your home warm with your new heating method. Here are a few tricks of the trade that will help you keep your home warm and toasty with your new fireplace.
#1 Open The Damper
The first thing you need to do is open the damper on your fireplace.
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The various factors that influence the heating and cooling cost of a home can be difficult to understand--especially when the same term gets used in a number of different ways. Heating and cooling loads fall into this confusing category. If you would like to learn more about the different ways the word "load" gets used in the HVAC world, read on. This article will discuss two different types of HVAC load.
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Repairs on your air conditioning unit can be downright inconvenient and expensive, which is why you want to do your part to avoid having to have these repairs done. Here are four tips for doing this:
Always Schedule a Tune-Up: First off, before the summer season arrives, you should schedule for a tune-up to be done by a licensed air conditioning contractor. This will ensure that your AC unit is thoroughly inspected for any minor problems that can be repaired before your AC is going to start being used regularly.
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When your central air conditioning unit is running, you expect to feel cold air coming out of your vents. But sometimes improper settings or failing parts can cause warm air to blow out your vents instead. If you recently experienced this hot problem, you can be reassured that the problem is likely only one of three possible causes – and one of those is extremely easy to fix.
Here are the most likely potential causes of a central air conditioner that blows out warm air and when you should leave the fix up to the ac repair professionals.
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