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Hot water tanks last for years, but when they're on their last legs, there are symptoms you can look for to determine whether they need to be replaced.

A great way to ensure that your home is using energy efficiently is to add vinegar to your hot water tank. Check out this article to learn how and why it helps.

Hearing noises coming from your home hot water tank can be worrying, and disturb the peacefulness in your home. You may hear a rumbling or a roaring sound, or a loud hammering or knocking sound. ...

For decades, millions of Americans have used storage water heaters to heat and store hot water for future use. These tanks are very simple and in many cases have become much more energy efficient, but you probably are wondering how they actually work.

Last updated: September 1, 2016
You can’t deny it
We are all responsible for the energy that our homes use.
Whether you are a student, private or social tenant, a homeowner, or one of those lucky people that still gets a home-cooked meal, hot shower and clean linen from your mum and dad’s, there are a load of things that you can do to reduce the amount of energy you use and – in turn – the amount of cash you spend.
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Here are some of our favorite water-saving tips. They are easy to incorporate into your lifestyle – and can save you hundreds or even thousands of gallons of water a year
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Check for leaks – you may save thousands of gallons a month! You can find leaks by looking, listening, and monitoring your water bill for unusually high usage. To check for toilet leaks, put food coloring in your tank. If it gets into the bowl without flushing, you have…

Having trouble with your Atlanta water heater tank? Try this brief guide, which may shed some light on the difficulties you are having. Problem #1: Not enough hot water. This problem could be the result of decreased supply or output...

During winter months, snow, slush, and street salt may wind up inside your vehicle and cause stubborn stains on your floor mats. To remove the stains, mix a 50/50 solution of distilled white vinegar and hot water into a spray bottle and saturate the soiled carpet. Allow the water-vinegar solution to sit for a few seconds before using a scrub brush to remove the set-in stains. Air dry or use a dry clean sponge, cloth, or paper towel to soak up excess moisture…

We are getting ready to replace an aging Weil McClain GV boiler with a new boiler and indirect hot water tank.

Fall has arrived in the northern hemisphere, and in Knoxville that means a profusion of glorious colors as the leaves turn from green to red and gold. What’s slightly less intriguing for the homeowner, however, is the problems caused by those leaves when they drop into the drainage system. The backup they cause in the pipes can lead to a variety of sink plumbing problems, both in your kitchen and bathroom sink. Here are our 3 top tips for preventing Fall plumbing problems…

I think Fox Plumbing and Heating has the best written warranty in the industry. All of our procedures ― drain cleaning, faucets and fixture replacement, re- piping, new water services, hot water heaters, and new sewer lines ― are backed up by written warranties. Each procedure has its own specific warranty, providing from 6 months to 50 years coverage of Continue Reading

What to expect in a Turkish bath
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Copper bowls in a traditional Turkish bath © Pashin Georgiy, Shutterstock
It helps if you have an idea beforehand of what the ritual is. First of all, take with you a change of underwear as you should keep your genital area covered at all times, and your own soap and shampoo. Payment is always up front at the start, according to what level of bath you want, for example just use of the bath…

Quickly learn how to drain and flush a hot water heater to remove sediments and prevent corrosion. Extend the life of your water heater with these basic but ...

Ensure that exhaust fans in kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms vent to the outside. Installing vents and attic fans can help too
Increase indoor temperature because warm air can hold more moisture (relative humidity decreases if temperature increases)
Use fans to increase ventilation
Take colder, shorter showers. Use a low flow showerhead or shower under a less powerful stream by not fully opening the tap. (personally,…

Nothing is worse than running out of hot water on a cold winter morning. Here are tried-and-true tips for checking and maintaining your hot water heater.

A water heater is an appliance that your family uses every day. When it fails to provide adequate hot water, clothing starts coming out of the wash looking dingy, dishes just aren’t as sparkly as they once were, showers aren’t long or comfortable enough and it’s noticeable to all! Know how to recognize the warning …

These past few weeks, Nortek decided to do something a little extra to give back to the community. An organization that Nortek holds near and dear to our heart is A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter in Naperville, a no-kill animal shelter focused on providing each and every sheltered pet their forever home. We structured a Social Media Campaign through Facebook that lasted for 1 week. For every new like we received to our Facebook page, we pledged to donate 2 pounds of pet food to…

The garbage disposal is one of the simplest but most improperly used appliances in the home. When used correctly, a garbage disposal can last for decades and prevent plumbing issues not related to the disposal. However, a disposal that is not properly operated or maintained can result in leaks, clogs and even pipe bursts.Today, we will be going over the function, maintenance, and proper use of garbage disposal. Let's start with what can and cannot go into the disposal: Never Put the Following…

Hot water heaters work hard for you, providing warm baths, clean clothes, and sparkling pots and pans. So show your water heater some love by following a routine maintenance schedule that will keep…