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If you have a gas range, oven, furnace, or boiler in your home, there’s a good chance it relies on an igniter to safely light the gas burner. But not all igniters work the same way. Two of the most common types are Hot Surface Igniters (HSI) and Spark Igniters — and understanding the difference can help you diagnose problems, maintain your appliance, and choose the correct replacement … read more

How to Recognize and Solve Common Dryer Issues Your dryer does a lot of work for your home. It helps ensure you have fresh clothes to wear, blankets to sleep with, towels to dry yourself off, and more. But just like any appliance, they can stop working. A broken dryer leaves your family with wet clothes, frustration, and the potential need for dryer repair. But before you call an expert for a repa … read more

Flood Prevention and Moisture Control for Finished & Unfinished Basements In some areas of the country and in some types of homes, basement flooding seems like part of life you have to begrudgingly accept. Those issues can become more complicated depending on if your house has a finished basement or not. There are so many internal and external reasons a basement might experience an excess of … read more

How Airflow Impacts Your Home's Temperature, Air Quality & Your Safety Good air quality is an important factor in your family's comfort, health and safety. According to the EPA, Americans spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors, where the concentrations of some pollutants are often 2 to 5 times higher than what is found outside. When your house suffers from poor airflow, air quali … read more

How to Take Care of Your Home Appliance Ignitors An appliance ignitor (or igniter) serves an invaluable purpose. They allow your home's ovens, stoves, water heaters. boilers, and HVAC furnaces to transform fuel into fire. They are necessary to properly start most furnaces, forced heat systems, and pellet stove systems. ignitors allow you and your family to have warm meals, stay comfortable in your … read more