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RE: Warm floors, lower bills: my best winter upgrade yet
I hear you on the electric - my patience for plumbing is about as thin as my attic insulation. I did hydronic in my last place and, yeah, it was cozy but the install was a saga. Curious, though: how’s your electric holdi...
RE: Keeping your water heater running longer without breaking the bank
Powered anode rods are on my “maybe someday” list too. I’ve heard they’re great for hard water, and supposedly you can just set it and forget it. But honestly, if your tank’s already pushing a decade or more, sometimes i...
RE: When your heater ignores the thermostat: what would you do?
I get the urge to just flip the breaker and hope for a miracle, but honestly, sometimes that’s just masking a bigger problem. I’ve had a heater that ignored the thermostat because of a loose wire in the wall - took me da...
RE: What would you do if your septic tank alarm went off while you’re on vacation?
I tried going full “smart home” last year and my WiFi decided to take a nap during a thunderstorm. Couldn’t even turn on my porch lights, let alone check if the septic alarm was real or just bored. I’ve started taping in...
RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?
Honestly, I’ve had the same experience - universal kits are like a box of mystery bolts, but they usually get the job done if you’re patient. OEM prices are wild for what’s basically a plastic tray and a motor. I’d rathe...