One of the worst things to handle is a faulty kitchen appliance. A fridge is an essential appliance because it keeps your food fresh and prevents bacteria and other pathogens from spoiling it. However, it is one of the units that break down often due to the volume of work it performs throughout its lifespan. A good, quality refrigerator should serve you for close to a decade when you service it properly.

You probably don't think twice about your home furnace when it's working properly. However, when your furnace acts up during the wintertime, it immediately becomes one of the most pressing problems in your life. Maintaining your furnace consistently will keep you warm in the wintertime, while the temperatures are plummeting. The tips below will teach you the most important types of furnace maintenance to consider.  #1: Handle your furnace's pre-season checklist so that it's taken care of before you run it

Halloween is full of tricks and treats, but nothing is spookier than a cold house and a furnace that just won't turn on. October can be a beautiful time of year in many parts of the country, but it's also when plenty of households first turn their furnaces back on. Unfortunately, a failed furnace might mean a chill in the air that's from more than just the ghosts and goblins wandering around outside.

Sharp increases in energy costs are causing many homeowners to consider new strategies to help reduce the costs of heating their homes. Many of these homeowners have previously relied on just one central heating system to keep all interior living spaces of the home at the desired temperature, even during the coldest days of winter.  While central heating provided from a properly sized, efficiently operating HVAC system can provide complete comfort throughout the home, it may be more costly than the use of more targeted supplement heat sources.

On average, a central air conditioning system lasts for 12 to 17 years. While your system might last this long, there is always a chance you will experience issues with it from time to time. Any part of the system can wear out, break, or malfunction, including the outdoor part. The outdoor part of the system contains three main components. Here are some of the issues you might face with these parts.

As part of the process of producing chilled air, central air conditioning systems must first remove excess humidity from the air. This excess water, often called condensate, runs through tubes to a drain pan connected to the home's drain system. If the air conditioning system is functioning normally to remove excess humidity, homeowners should not see any evidence of water or moisture on the floor near the system.  Homeowners who are noticing excess moisture or puddles of water on the floor in the area of their central air conditioning components may be experiencing a developing repair issue, such as one of those addressed here.

With summer temperatures reaching record highs in many parts of the country, it's a good time to appreciate your home's HVAC system and also the perfect time to do what you can to increase your system's energy efficiency to keep it running better for longer. Many residents are wondering if there are simple ways to increase the energy efficiency of an HVAC system without spending a lot of money. Fortunately, the answer is yes.

When a pipe violently bursts in the winter, you usually know about it. Sadly, not every plumbing even is so obviously disastrous. More minor leaks can occur behind walls, above ceilings, or under sinks, sometimes going unnoticed for weeks, months, or longer. However, these plumbing issues are no less severe than their less subtle counterparts. A leak that goes unnoticed can cause a range of issues for your home. Understanding these three dangers will help you discover these difficult-to-detect problems, allowing you to repair them and avoid their many costly potential effects.

Are you worried about another summer of baking temperatures? You should also be worried about the performance of your air conditioning system. This appliance can make a big difference in your comfort levels in hot weather. An efficient AC is more than a luxury. It can impact your health. It contributes to a better quality of sleep and hence lowered stress levels. Most importantly, it lowers the risk of heatstroke. Here is why you should schedule an AC tune-up ASAP.

Having a malfunctioning furnace in winter can be depressing. Thankfully, furnace problems rarely develop overnight. You will notice some signs warning you to seek furnace repairs before the system shuts down completely. If you are a careful homeowner, you will never suffer the cold because of a faulty furnace. Below are signs that your furnace is about to fail.  1. Water Pools Around the Furnace It is not normal to have water below or around your furnace.