2015

How To Keep Your Oil Boiler From Burning Too Much Oil

If you have recently moved into a new home and you have started to run the oil boiler during the cold winter nights, then you probably want to keep a close eye on oil usage so an oil delivery can be arranged well before you need it. You should understand that a typical oil boiler will utilize around 0.8 and 1.7 gallons of oil for every hour that the boiler runs. On the coldest days, your boiler may run almost continually and burn over 20 gallons of fuel in a single day.

3 Mistakes That Can Lead To A Septic System Backup

Septic systems are on-site sewage treatment facilities and are an alternative to municipal sewer systems. About one-quarter of the North American population has a septic system, mostly in small towns and rural areas, but some cities also rely on septic systems. Maintaining a septic system is the responsibility of the homeowner who uses it, and if you don't maintain it properly, you may experience a sewage backup. Here are three mistakes that can lead to this plumbing nightmare.

Should You Invest In A Geothermal HVAC System Or A Heat Pump?

If you've grown tired of high heating and cooling bills and are looking for a more environmentally friendly alternative, you might be investigating the various types of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that make use of your property's natural resources to provide warm air, hot water, and air conditioning to your home. Read on to learn more about the differences between geothermal systems and heat pumps as compared to other HVAC systems, as well as some factors you can use to decide which one is the right choice for your home.