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In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Clark Griswold will do anything to have the most lit up, overly decorated house on the block. He spends hours outside in the cold checking each and every bulb to ensure a spectacular and festive home. Remember the part where his wife checks the outlet in the garage? All those [...]
Water Heater Checklist
Your water heater has an ideal lifespan of a bout 25 years, but due to owner’s neglect, usually need to be replaced within 10 years. However, with the proper maintenance, the right checklist, and a thorough inspection, you could have your water heater in excellent health for years to come. Below is a basic checklist for [...]
Be careful in the heat
We have finally hit summer! Has anyone else been jonesing for some sun like I have? I stepped outside a little bit earlier today and could feel my Vitamin D stores replenishing. However, with the glorious heat also comes a lot of danger if you aren’t careful. We consulted the Regional Public Information Network (www.rpin.org) [...]
Tuesday Tip: Chimney Sweeping
Chimney cleaning, or “sweeping,” can be a messy task, but it’s important because buildup of soot can lead to intense and dangerous chimney fires. Fire safety experts at the National Fire Protection Association say that you should have your chimney checked or cleaned once a year. We still have a few months of heating left, [...]
Fire Safety Tips
Did you know that heating equipment is the leading cause of home fires each year? You can prevent them by following these tips from the National Fire Protection Agency: Portable space heaters need to have a 36-inch clearance between them and anything that can burn. They also need to be turned off every time you [...]
Radon Found At Elementary School
A Walla Walla, WA elementary school recently was found with exceptionally high levels of radon in the air. The radon was especially present after hours and on the weekends when the heating & cooling system was shut off. The school decided to keep the units running constantly to keep the naturally occurring radioactive gas from [...]
Tuesday Tip: Don’t Heat Home With An Oven
If you furnace stops working, DO NOT use your oven to heat your home. This practice is extremely dangerous and can start fires. One Washington family learned this the hard way when their landlord told them that the furnace wasn’t working so they had to use their ovens. The open oven started a fire, and [...]
Ask Our Technician: ‘Smoke’ Coming From Heat Pump
Question: I just looked out my window and saw smoke coming from my heat pump! I turned off power to my heat pump and put my thermostat into emergency heat in case something was wrong. Help! –Sarah F., Renton, WA Answer: Don’t worry, you can go ahead and turn your heat pump back on. What [...]
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
As the temperatures fall, you need to be aware of possible sources of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning. It is produced whenever any fuel, such as gas, wood, or charcoal, is burned. Your gas furnace is one source of CO that you really need to watch. The heat exchanger, which contains the CO within the furnace, [...]
