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Reasons Why Your Heat Pump Isn’t Blowing Hot Air

Nothing can be more annoying than a heat pump that is not dissipating heat when you need it to. If your heat pump is not doing its job, the reason is likely related to a mechanical fault. But you shouldn't be concerned much about a heat pump that is blowing cold air for a few minutes; it is probably the defroster of the system doing its work. The defroster is set to turn on after every one hour so that it can prevent the buildup of ice. Read More 

How You Can Turn Your Coat Hanger Into A Powerful Digital Antenna

Nothing can be quite as frustrating as watching your best show on a TV that has poor quality signal. The reason behind the poor quality could be that you are using an inferior antenna or you are not using an antenna at all. But whatever the reason, you can fix the problem by making a simple but powerful antenna from your coat hangers. There are two ways you can make a useful antenna from a coat hanger. Read More 

Top tips in troubleshooting electric water heaters and boilers

Electric boilers and water heaters are the sources of hot water in your home, and in the winters and cold seasons, hot water is a must-have. However, these boilers may breakdown in peak periods when they are constantly in use. You, therefore, need to know how to troubleshoot some of the common issues that you may go through before calling the emergency breakdown service. Here are some of the most common issues and how to deal with them. Read More 

In the Dark: How to Troubleshoot Electrical Problems in Your Home

Losing power to your property can be a major inconvenience. When a power cut happens, the reasons are not always immediately clear. There are a number of factors that can cause a loss of power to your home. Below is a brief guide to help you figure out the most likely cause of the power cut. Check the Area Affected The first thing you should do in the event of a power cut, is to establish just which areas of the electricity network are affected. Read More 

Things You Can Do to Ensure Proper Ventilation in Your Building’s Switchroom

When you set up a commercial building, one of the things that you need to pay attention to is the electrical connection. Considering that the power needs of a commercial building, the switchroom is important because it houses high-voltage equipment. This equipment enables you to distribute power to different sections of the building. They include power transformers, converters and fuses among others. While they are in use, some of the equipment can generate a lot of heat. Read More