Replace your old mechanical thermostat. Installing a new programmable thermostat will save you money!
Pellet stoves are essentially forced air space heaters and require electricity; Wood stoves are radiant/convection heaters and do not. Both wood stoves and pellet stoves work much better when installed with the intent to heat the floors space in which they are located but the wood stove tends to be far more common as a whole house heating appliance due to its heating properties
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Electrical surge protection is a common consideration for all our electronics in the home.
Removing your garden hoses in the fall will allow the siphon on the wall hydrant to function. Doing so ensures all water has been drained out of the system and will prevent a burst pipe and a costly repair.
Monitor your filter changes more effectively by dating the filter whenever you replace it
If you plan on being away for a few days, turn off the water supply to the house. This will eliminate potential flooding should the system fail in your absence.
Make a point of locating your main water shutoff, ensure it is well labelled and advise everyone in your household on its function.
Your solder should always be placed on the opposite side of the pipe where the flame is directed. Solder always travels to heat and will circle the pipe to the source. Ensure pipe is fluxed and sanded for proper seal
You can save up to 10% on your heating bill by simply turning down your thermostat by 1 degree
If you find your faucet not giving you enough water, check the aerator. They are easily removed and should be cleaned periodically.
An easy way to determine whether it's time to change your whole house water filter(s) is to install a second pressure gauge after your filter(s).
A rule of thumb for determining how much chimney you need for proper woodstove performance is to measure the distance from the bottom of the stove to the top of the chimney (cap) - you should have at least 15 feet.
Replace your old mechanical thermostat. Installing a new programmable thermostat will save you money!
Avoid using 90* elbows when installing stove pipe. Use 45* elbows whenever possible for horizontal installations and 30* elbows for vertical installations. Doing so will ensure better draft.
