Is a heat pump right for an Ohio house?
Cold-climate heat pumps have changed a lot in ten years. Kenji walks through how they handle our winters, what dual-fuel means, and who should (and shouldn't) make the switch.
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Straight answers from the people who fix it
Guides written by our plumbers and HVAC techs for Central Ohio homeowners. No scare tactics, just what we'd tell a neighbor over the fence.
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Tank vs. tankless: which water heater should you buy?
Endless hot water sounds great. But cost, gas lines and our hard water all matter. Agnes lays out the honest trade-offs.
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What that furnace noise means
Squeals, clicks, rattles, booms and whistles: Dana's field guide to the sounds a furnace makes, which ones can wait, and which mean shut it off now.
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How to shut off your water (before you need to)
Every adult in your house should know where the main shut-off is. Here's how to find it, how to turn it, and what to do when it won't budge.
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The frozen pipes checklist
Stan has thawed more frozen pipes than anyone we know. His checklist for keeping them from freezing, and what to do if they do.
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