In a recent survey, 83% of US homeowners stated that clothes dryers as an absolute necessity for saving hours in time. So if there’s anything you expect to save you on time, it’s the dryer. But why could a dryer be taking too long to dry clothes? It could be clogged with lint buildup, […]
Category Archives: Home Maintenance
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Jun
Jun
If you’re considering buying a new set of washers and dryers for your home, it’s not just about picking the price or the way they’ll look in your laundry room. No, energy efficiency should probably be top of mind when making a choice. But how do these new appliances compare to the old, clunky […]
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Jun
Jun
There have been significant improvements in air-conditioning systems over the years. But even the best one cannot last forever. So, how long does an air conditioner last? In general, an air conditioner can last for 10 to 20 years. If you skip some maintenance of your air conditioner, it can last for about 10 […]
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Feb
Feb
A dryer is a perfect appliance for removing moisture from your clothes and other textiles once they are washed. One way of determining a dryer’s efficacy is by its rate of air volume flow, which is measured as cubic feet per minute (CFM). But how many CFM does a dryer usually exhaust? Typically, a […]
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Feb
Feb
Your home’s air conditioning system must work at its best in today’s polluted environment, and so should all of its components. Its air ducts provide a pathway to the air to be delivered or removed, but can cleaning them improve the air quality? According to the Environmental Protection (EPA) agency and other studies, cleaning […]
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Feb
Feb
If you live in a two-story house, you’ve probably noticed that warm air tends to go to the upper floor. But are you also noticing that with this heat also comes humidity? So why exactly could your second floor be so humid? Many factors can contribute to the humidity level in a home, such […]
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Jan
Jan
A crawl space with humidity issues isn’t ideal, and investing in a dehumidifier might be the solution you are looking for. It seems like a good idea, but how much will it actually cost to install a dehumidifier in your crawl space? For most homes, installing a dehumidifier in a crawl space ranges from […]
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Jan
Jan
If you are looking to improve the air quality at home, spending a few bucks on an air purifier is the way to go. Though it sounds like a wonderful investment, a question on everyone’s mind is “How much electricity would an air purifier use?” Compared to many appliances at home, an air purifier […]
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Oct
Oct
Dehumidifiers do exactly as their name implies – they remove humidity from a room. But what about an unusual space in your home like a crawl space? Can you use a dehumidifier in a crawl space and what are its benefits? A crawl space absorbs moisture from the ground and is notorious for mold […]
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Apr
Apr
We recently installed a desperately needed air conditioner mini split with a heat pump in our home. It cost us about a fraction of the cost by doing this ourselves compared to if had we chosen a more expensive brand unit and had it installed for us. Since our website mostly deals with indoor […]
