Will a smart thermostat ruin a furnace? Is a smart thermostat safe for your HVAC and furnace equipment? The answer is: it depends. I know how people hate that response, but the fact is that these things can be complicated and there is no easy answer. You have to know your particular set of circumstances to understand if you are ruining your boiler with a smart … [Read more...] about How To Ruin A Furnace: Use The Wrong Smart Thermostat
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Is RO Water Safe To Drink? Here Are The Pros And Cons
Reverse osmosis does filter out healthy minerals from our water which gives many people pause who look into these filters. The problem is that the WHO issued a report a number of years ago that it could cause health problems. Unless you live in a third world country that lacks basic resources, your diet will cover the lack of minerals in the water. However, it does seem … [Read more...] about Is RO Water Safe To Drink? Here Are The Pros And Cons
What Type Of Heater Do You Need For Hydronic Floor Heating?
The problem with this question is there are too many variables for a perfect answer. In some cases, a boiler is needed and only a boiler will do. In other cases, you can certainly use a water heater and it will also be more efficient than some boilers. In yet other cases, the right tankless water heater will do a good job since it only heats the water when you need it and … [Read more...] about What Type Of Heater Do You Need For Hydronic Floor Heating?
Are Charcoal Filters Safe? Or, Are There Side Effects?
From filter jugs claiming to purify water to drinking bottles with Bamboo charcoal water filters that attract "contaminants," there's a whole new generation of water purifiers claiming to free your drinking water from toxins. But a question we need to ask ourselves is, “do we really need to use these charcoal filters?” And in fact, far from being a healthy source of … [Read more...] about Are Charcoal Filters Safe? Or, Are There Side Effects?
How Long Does A Water Well Pump Last? Here Is The Average Lifespan
The average lifespan of a well water pump is about 8 to 10 years. Take that number with a grain of salt, however. It depends on a number of factors like pump type and what your well water is like. You can also extend that number by a few years by doing some preventive maintenance on your pump. If your pump is new and you wonder how long you’ll have it, or your … [Read more...] about How Long Does A Water Well Pump Last? Here Is The Average Lifespan
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