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5 Ways To Save Hydro In The Laundry Room

5 Ways To Save Hydro In The Laundry Room

When you do an audit of your home energy usage, you will eventually come to your laundry room. Two of the largest energy users are found in this room, especially if you have young children who love to play in the mud or have one of those jobs that you just can’t avoid...

5 Cost Savings To Remember When Using Your Stove

5 Cost Savings To Remember When Using Your Stove

Another major power user in your home is the stove. One of the kitchen triangle, you can’t live without one and these days, they are becoming more technologically advance, some even connected to your Wifi network, available to turn on by the touch of a button on your...

5 Ways To Make A Freezer More Efficient

5 Ways To Make A Freezer More Efficient

We’ve spoken before about how the refrigerator and freezer are one of the biggest power hogs in your home.  The average freezer will use around 200 watts per day which equates to around 175 dollars per year. That can add up if you have a few freezers. So how can you...

5 Household Items that Waste Power

5 Household Items that Waste Power

In a world of raising electrical costs everyone is in a constant battle to keep their hard earned money in their bank accounts. We’ve spoken about your lights before, but what else could be sapping your slush fund? Hot water tank Air Conditioner Hair Dryer Fridges and...

5 Things That Can Cause Electrical Sparks

5 Things That Can Cause Electrical Sparks

So you’ve noticed some sparking coming from your outlets. Knowing what you’re up against is the best chance you have of dealing with the issue and saving your home from some more dire situations. What causes those sparks aside from the standard arc between the plug...

4 Types Of Dangerous Sparks

4 Types Of Dangerous Sparks

As children, we loved shuffling around the carpet and then turning to our siblings or friends and giving them a zap. You could see the electricity arc from your finger like magic. As we age, however we may be a little more concerned when we noticed other things like...

3 Ways To Deal With Electrical Humming

3 Ways To Deal With Electrical Humming

Finding electrical humming can take a lot of work. Whether you’ve used mechanical or digital means, it will have taken awhile to determine whether the sound was innocent or indicative of a problem. Once you get to this point however, you need to determine if you call...

3 Ways To Test For Electrical Humming

3 Ways To Test For Electrical Humming

We’ve spoken about the sounds your electrical system can have. Sometimes those sounds are easy to identify, while others are more difficult. While you are auditing your system, here are a few hints and tips to make it easier. Get Bigger Ears – Whether you use...

5 Electrical Things That Hum

5 Electrical Things That Hum

More often in older homes, you can sometimes here a soft hum coming from your electrical system. For those attuned to the sound it can be more than annoying, it can be deafening. Some of these sounds are harmless, though some are far more dire and should be taken care...

5 Elements to Remember When Setting Up Your Home Theatre

5 Elements to Remember When Setting Up Your Home Theatre

Installing an audio system in your home can be a large task. Once you've chosen the wiring, you need to determine if you're going to hook it directly to the receiver or use plugs. You want to do your homework before jumping into the conversation. Some of the elements...

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