Thinking about getting a portable air conditioner for your home and worried about potential exhaust issues or carbon monoxide poisoning? Already have one and wondering whether or not portable air conditioners emit carbon monoxide or other dangerous gases? Portable air conditioners do not produce carbon monoxide because they are powered by electricity rather than burning …
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Wondering if your basement needs air conditioning? There are a lot of unfinished basements out there, as well as basements built in houses up north where the temperature can stay quite chilly, even in the summer. Whether you are looking to finish up your basement and make it more comfortable for living or simply want …
We all know living in a hot and humid environment is enough to drive us crazy. Luckily, there are a few surefire ways to cool off, like portable air conditioners and dehumidifiers. What if you only have one or the other, and how can a portable AC be sued as a dehumidifier? Some portable air …
Ceiling fans are an efficient and functional way to circulate air throughout the home. Most ceiling fans come with a long chain you pull to turn them on and off. But what happens when the chain breaks or stops working? When a ceiling fan chain breaks, you can simply replace the chain, use a wall …
Why is there a bad smell coming from one vent in the house? Well, there are a few potential reasons. The first thing you need to do is find the source of the issue. Then, it’s on to cleaning it yourself or getting an expert on the phone. There are many reasons that could cause …
Is there any technological invention that has had a more revolutionary impact than the computer? No, the computer has infiltrated industries and homes. Computers are almost becoming a basic need, and seeing them in most homes is common. Computers are part of our daily lives, whether for gaming, school, work, or pleasure surfing. How can …
People with multi-story homes that include a basement can struggle with keeping the temperature the same on each floor. Because the basement is often below grade, for instance, it can stay 5-10 degrees cooler than the top floor in a house during the summer. Getting that cool air to spread through the rest of the …
Few things will freak me out faster than lights turning off and on by themselves. Fortunately, it’s probably not ghosts. Probably… Anyway, if your ceiling fan light turns on or off by itself, you have an annoying problem that needs to be fixed immediately. Fortunately, the cause and solution are probably SUPER simple! A ceiling …
White Rodgers is a popular thermostat brand for both residential and commercial heating, air conditioning, and appliance control. If you are here, then your White Rodgers thermostat has a blinking snowflake and your air conditioning unit isn’t working. Let’s fix it! A White Rodgers thermostat normally has a solid snowflake when cooling, but a blinking …
As an Amazon Associate, We may receive a commission for purchases made through links in the post at no additional cost to you. The flue is an essential part of any home’s heating system, responsible for controlling the amount of heat released into the home. The question of whether is it ok to leave the …