Tag Archives: Heating
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Autumn Home Hacks
Posted on August 23, 2024 by mikew in Fix It & Use It12 Ideas to Save Money and Improve Quality of Life this Fall! Our houses are in a constant state of decline and disrepair. Seasonally they call for our attention and a short, intentional spurt of care. In the spirit of decreasing expenses and increasing home enjoyment I offer these home hacks. Clear the gutters of […]
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Solstice House Check Up
Posted on December 30, 2022 by mikew in Fix It & Use ItEssential House Maintenance Chores Repeated every December and June The summer and winter solstice are great times to perform needed house maintenance so let this article be a “maintenance needed” dash light to gently prod you toward some simple house care. Addressing these tasks will make you familiar with possible repairs, alleviate the worry of […]
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Snow is Coming, So What?
Posted on December 10, 2021 by mikew in Fix It & Use It20 minute projects that will count in the cold! We prep the car for snow, school districts send out their cancellation plans, parents stock up pantries, grandparents knit winter caps, but what can home owners do? It is easy to forget or even know what to do in preparation for the upcoming winter storms and […]
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Airing out (and in) our houses
Posted on March 10, 2020 by mikew in Fix It & Use ItAir must get in. Air must get out. How’s it going in your house? I find that most new construction is not doing enough to ensure proper air exchanges. The air that we are breathing at the beginning of the week is often the same air at the end of the week. Who enjoys breathing […]
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The cost of clean breath
Posted on April 30, 2019 by mikew in Fix It & Use ItIn an ongoing effort to improve the air we breath I offer three cost options for improving the air we breath: #1 – Install an air scrubber. This must be installed by a licensed HVAC company like CM Heating in Everett – they were the ones to first introduce me to this. The cost at […]
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Heat Pump Maintenance in Snow Storms
Posted on February 20, 2019 by mikew in Fix It & Use ItWith all the recent snow fall, collapsing shrubs and broken tree branches, there has been a major maintenance issue with heat pumps. After we had 18 inches of snow the second weekend of February, it seemed like my heat pump was running too long and sounding a little strained. I peaked outside and was alarmed. […]
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Wide Clearance Required
Posted on September 20, 2018 by mikew in Fix It & Use ItThere are a few areas that require wide clearance for proper and safe operation. Be sure your electrical panel is kept accessible and clear of all storage. As a rule of thumb I recommend a 3′ by 3′ by 3′ by 3′ space in front, beside, above and below the panel. I had one inspection […]
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Facts about servicing your furnace
Posted on June 19, 2017 by mikew in Fix It & Use ItWhile I think our roof is the most important component of our house my wife disagrees. For her the furnace is most important! She wants our house toasty in the cool days. We have regular debates on the thermostat settings. Things would be very unhappy in our home if the furnace stopped operating and things […]
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What to change this time change
Posted on October 19, 2015 by mikew in Fix It & Use ItSticky notes, white boards, iPhone reminders, and my wife all help me to remember the important things I need to do. Well this is a quick reminder of what we need to do around our homes as we prepare to “fall” back one hour. These are all simple tasks that could all be accomplished in less than 30 minutes and […]
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