Many people are constantly trying to save money in any way possible. After all, the cost of living is always rising faster than we expect. So with that in mind, here are some simple tips you can follow to help you save money on your gas bill by conserving the amount of natural gas you use. Start with Your Furnace Ensure that your furnace is clean, which includes your ducts. There should be no obstructions that would hinder airflow and the filter should be cleaned or changed regularly. You can bring in a professional to check and clean the furnace properly if it has not been done in…

A clogged sink can be a source of undue panic and frustration. Your first thought might be the expense of getting a plumber in to fix it but before you do that, see what you can do yourself by checking the trap. If you’ve never done this before, don’t be alarmed, it’s not that difficult and you’re in the right place to learn how to clear out your sink trap before you need to call expert plumbers Red Deer counts on like Solutions Plumbing. What to Try First Before going into the sink trap itself, try running the hot water to dislodge the blockage. If that doesn’t work,…

Many people only think of insulation as something you need in the winter to keep your home warm. This is especially the case for insulation in the attic since heat rises and you want to retain as much as possible in your living space. But heat doesn’t just rise, it migrates. It basically seeks out cool zones to fill, so if that zone is lower than the source of the heat, the warmer air will travel down into that cooler area. This is the key to whether or not attic insulation can help keep your house cool in the summer. So in answer to that question, attic insulation…

Canada is well-known for wintery weather, but Canadians know how to take advantage of the 6 minutes of summer we get each year. It can be full of fun but if you’re not careful, too much of the summer heat can turn into a health risk. To keep from getting dehydrated or suffering heatstroke, there are a number of things you can do so you can stay cool in the summer. 1. Turn Up the Air Conditioning Whether you have a window air conditioning unit to keep one room cool or a central system for your entire house, it’s easy to beat the heat with a blast of…

Not many people like the taste of tap water. Depending on where you live, it can also smell bad because of the added chlorine that makes it safe to drink. There are ways to enjoy your tap water that are safe, easy, and economical. While you could store your water in the fridge to counteract the poor flavour, here are a couple of other options that result in higher quality water directly from your tap.   Water Filter Jugs   There are several brands of water filter jugs available on the market, with Brita probably being the most recognizable brand name, but they all generally work the same…

It is highly recommended by most HVAC professionals that you replace your furnace filters at the three-month mark. However, doing this means you are going to be going through air filters more than a couple times a year. Ideally, if you could recycle them to cut down on waste it would be good for the environment, but is that really feasible? You need to make sure to change the filters to help prevent a Red Deer furnace repair. If you are wanting to reduce your waste, you may want to look into reusable filters, however, before you opt to start reusing your furnace filters, it’s a good idea…

Since Red Deer plumbing emergencies can happen at any time, you need to make sure you have the contact information of an emergency plumber. This is important because it will help you save time and cost, making it easier for you to get the problem solved. Most emergency plumbers charge higher rates than normal plumbers due to the urgency of the situation and limited time to have the problem fixed. Here are six emergency situations where you need to call an emergency plumber: Flooding Flooding is common when you have leaking faucets, broken or burst pipes in your home. You are required to call an emergency plumber if…