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What you need to do if your Carbon Monoxide Detector alarm goes off
Fireplaces could be the cause of a carbon monoxide detector going off due to blocked or bent chimneys. There could be debris or holes in the chimney that could force the carbon monoxide back into the house instead of being released into the air outside. Venting and fan systems can also be blocked like fireplaces by debris, cracks, and holes. Forcing the carbon monoxide into the house instead of out.
Furnaces are usually the main source for the gases to Read More...
What is the Best Temperature to Set My Water Heater at ?
What is the Best Temperature for my Hot Water Heater?
There are two risks that come with the temperature of the water heater. Too high and the users can get scaled. Too low and you could risk pathogens, especially Legionella, which in turn causes Legionnaires' disease.
Minimum Temperatures
32 to 42 °C (90 to 108 °F): Optimal growth range
48 to 50 °C (118 to 122 °F): Can survive but will not multiply
50 °C (122 °F): 90% of bacteria Read More...
Time of use rates haven’t spurred conservation, study finds
Ontario’s time of use hydro rates haven’t significantly reduced over-all energy use by householders, says a new study.
The time of use rates went hand in hand with the installation of “smart meters” across the province, at a cost of more than a billion dollars
The meters, which measure power use throughout the day, allow utilities to charge higher rates when demand for electricity is high, and lower rates on weekends and overnight, when demand falls off.
Currently, householders pay 12.9 cents Read More...
Furnace repairs and costs rise as temperature drops in Ontario
Some people in Toronto, GTA and especially in the north part of GTA have been feeling the effects of cold weather even inside their homes.
Furnace companies have been very busy in the past week trying to get to every customer needing heat. Angela Brawn has been using her stove to keep her home warm for 2 days after her furnace stopped working. At one point Angela said her temperature dropped to 120 C and she kept her stove running Read More...
