White Rodgers Thermostat Stuck on Hold Here’s the Fix
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White Rodgers Thermostat Stuck on Hold? Here’s the Fix

Most of the issues on the white Rodgers thermostat are related to cooling and heating. Continual running of the air condition equipment, ventilation and heating is also another contributing factor. That said, one of the common problems on this device […]

are ventless propane heaters safer
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Are Vent Free Propane Heaters Safe?

If you take a closer look at vent free fireplaces, you will notice that there are different opinions on the safety. So this begs the question; are vent-free propane heaters safe? The concept of vent-free heaters is straightforward. By choosing […]

Best propane heater for basement
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Which is safer: A kerosene or a propane heater?

Most cheap home back up heaters are powered by electricity, kerosene or propane. They are portable and easy to set up making them a cheaper and instant solution as opposed to adding a more powerful whole-house heating system. While electric […]

What happens if thermostat battery dies
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What happens if a thermostat’s battery dies?

Owning a thermostat is a major convenience. Not only does it save you the energy and time it would take to keep adjusting the temperature setting in your HVAC system, but it also saves you money. Reason being that it […]

Why thermostat goes blank then comes back on
Troubleshooting

Why thermostat goes blank then comes back on

A thermostat plays an important role in cooling and heating your house optimally. But what does it mean when your thermostat goes blank? First, you have to troubleshoot before you can fix the problem. There is a myriad of reasons […]

Where to insert a meat thermometer in a turkey
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Where to insert a meat thermometer in a turkey

Cooking a turkey perfectly can be a bit of a challenge on account of its size. There is also the fact that other parts of the turkey may cook faster than other parts. This makes it difficult to determine where […]

Troubleshooting

Lux Thermostat Troubleshooting Guide

There is a thin line between a cozy home and a frigid cold or unbearably hot home. This line is more or less policed by your thermostat. Therefore, a majority of the problems with your home’s heating or cooling system […]

How does ecobee power extender kit work
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How does ecobee power extender kit work

The Ecobee3 power extender kit is the ultimate solution to houses without a C-Wire. While the perfect solution to the problem is pulling a C-Wire, most homeowners skip this lengthy and sometimes professional process in favor of the simpler DIY […]