Smoke on the Water Heater | Stop Heater-Triggered Alarms
While researching a fix for a smoke detector of mine that kept nuisance tripping, I came across multiple articles in which firefighters and other safety professionals said that people don’t …
While researching a fix for a smoke detector of mine that kept nuisance tripping, I came across multiple articles in which firefighters and other safety professionals said that people don’t …
After a fire in my house, I wanted to share my do’s and don’ts for storing things near a water heater. That is, I wish someone had told me that …
While power outages might not be common where you live, snowstorms, hurricanes, etc., can catch you unawares, so it’s best to be prepared. People are familiar with running lights and …
Crawl spaces seem like an ideal spot for water heaters. They are out of the way but still close to the house and water and power supply points. The issue …
Given how much we all depend on water heaters for our daily schedules going smoothly, it surprises me how folks neglect water heater maintenance, even when they’re seeing warning signs. …
I was over at a friend’s for a drink recently, when I heard a guy from the UK ask why we still use BTUs in America, adding, “I thought the …
For people who live in areas prone to natural disasters, strapping water heaters is a standard regulation. This necessary safety measure is actually a pretty simple process once you know …
When my friend finished renovating his bathroom last month, he found that the hot water faucet supplying his big, new tub was letting out only a trickle. On the verge …
A high school physics teacher was telling me that in her experience, the topic that students struggle with the most is electricity. For many of us, the confusion about electricity …
I recently saw a YouTube video clip that showed a guy getting calcium deposits out from his electric water heater using a wet/dry vac. In the video, one of the …