Winterize Your House In Seconds: Flex Seal
The wind is blowing cold this time of year. Flex Seal fills cracks and leaks on almost any surface.
Who is ready to go broke paying for heating fuel this winter?
It really sucks now that oil is peaking because those who lock in a fixed price structure for heating oil or gas or propane are being held over the coals. Some people are suggesting that the oil bubble will burst and drop 25% but it is hard for me to Read more
If I am on a budget for home heating fuel set at $3.05 will I be able to go lower if fuel prices fall?
With the dip in oil prices will the price of fixed budgets for home heating fuels such as oil, natural, gas & propane see a reduction as well?
It is propane for .05 a gallon.
What is more costly: space heater or central heating?
I am looking into getting a space heater for a room to save money … but what is typically more expensive: a space heater or central heating?
For example, if I used both for 15 minutes, which one would cost more? Thanks!
I don’t know the watts used 
How do you Remove Hard water on dishwasher heating element?
I have a portable dishwasher. The heating element is getting a lot of lime and hard-water buildup. Is there anyone who knows how to REMOVE this buildup? I have already tried vinegar but it didnt work. Any more ideas?
What are the most eco-friendly methods of heating water in a house?
Our water heater is looking very sad and yesterday our neighbors burst. I took it as a sign.
My husband wants to get a tankless water heating system.
I’m wondering which methods are most eco-friendly, energy saving, etc.
I don’t think we can afford solar panels.
I should have mentioned Read more
Cost of converting electric heating to gas heating in a home?
The home is all electric. I want to save money by converting my heating mechanisms to natural gas. I want to run gas lines to the home to convert the stove and water heater to gas.
The entire subdivision is on electric so I know it will be costly to Read more
How to light central heating unit pilot?
So I have no idea about any of this. I looked it up and it says to ligh the pilot in the central heating panel. I didnt even know central heat had a pilot. I have no idea where or what that is, or anything
Any help?
My landlord Read more
Suppose that you want to install a heating coil that will convert electric energy to heat?
Suppose that you want to install a heating
coil that will convert electric energy to heat
at a rate of 450 W for a current of 0.67 A.
Determine the resistance of the coil.
Answer in units of _( )_.
The resistivity of the coil wire is 6.4 ×
10^−7 Read more
Why can I not lie back on a heating pad up against a pillow? Safety Hazard?
I know this sounds stupid, but it’s bugging me. Why is it that i’m not suppose to lie back on a heating pad (like between my back and a pillow)? Do you guys obey this safety rule? Is it really that big of a deal?
