Record cold and freezing temperatures affecting much of the U.S. are straining
home heating systems across the country. Homeowners concerned about the effect
of the cold temperatures on their systems can access the Heating and Cooling
section of Repair-Home.com (http://www.Repair-Home.com/Heating_and_Cooling),
an online, interactive home repair resource. Heating system elements are addressed
in detail on the site, including thermostat control, pilot light issues and
radiant floor heating systems. A forum on the site connects visitors with knowledgeable
contractors who can answer questions related to heating systems.
Columns on Repair-Home.com provide homeowners with advice on how to repair
or maintain their heating systems. Recent topics include:
- Bleeding the radiator and cleaning the hot water system
- Duct cleaning
- Dealing with gas leaks
Heating energy use has risen in many parts of the country. Auburn, CA experienced
a ten percent increase during the recent cold snap, according to Pacific Gas
& Electric Company spokeswoman Jennifer Ramp, who told the Auburn Journal
that practicing home energy saving tips can make a big difference in heating
bills. Homeowners looking for energy saving tips and personal responses to their
heating system questions can find answers in the Repair-Home.com forums. Recent
topics on the forums include "Black soot in hot air duct," "fixing
an old gravity furnace" and "Heat Pump defrost cycle."
Repair-Home.com is an online home repair resource that includes an interactive
homeowner driven forum, contractor listings and home repair resources ranging
from walls and floors to cabinets and plumbing. Repair-Home.com connects homeowners
with top home repair specialists and contractors for specific home repair projects.