About 15,000 house fires start in dryers every year. The culprit is usually not a broken machine. It’s lint trapped inside the vent system. Most homeowners have no idea this is happening until something goes wrong. Here are five warning signs that your dryer vent needs attention, plus what to do about each one. Why Blocked Vents Are So Dangerous Your dryer pushes hot,
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Winter in the Northeast means your furnace runs constantly. While you’re focused on staying warm, there’s an invisible threat you should know about. Carbon monoxide has no smell, no color, and no taste. It can build up in your home without any warning. The good news is that preventing poisoning doesn’t take much effort. This checklist walks you through the simple steps that make
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Heating bills keep climbing, and homeowners across the Northeast are wondering if there’s a better way. Heat pumps come up in a lot of conversations these days, but most people aren’t quite sure what they are or how they compare to what they already have. This guide walks through the basics and provides straightforward information about how these systems work and whether they might
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