How big is my 5 story apartment building? My home is the top floor of a five story building, that is rather “skinny” (in my judgement, something like a 2....

How many amps is a 80 gallon water heater? This should be checked out first. A water heater will only draw depending on the wattage of the element(s). So ...

What happens when the pilot light goes out on a hot water heater? When the pilot light goes out for any reason, the thermocouple closes the burner’s gas s...

How do I light my electronic ignition furnace? To light a gas furnace with electronic ignition, start by turning the furnace’s thermostat to its lowest se...

What to do when your propane heater wont stay lit? You can clean it out by turning off the gas first then gently poking a needle into the top of the pilot...

Is it good to keep your boiler on all the time? Most people are away from home during the day so heating an empty house just doesn’t make sense. Your boil...

What does the water tank represent? The water in the tank represents charge. The more water in the tank, the higher the charge, the more pressure is measu...

Why does my heater stop and start? A furnace that starts then stops is a common issue also known as short cycling. When the furnace cycles more often than...

What to do if your boiler stopcock is not working? If your gas stopcock is on but your boiler isn’t receiving any gas, or if none of your other gas applia...

How do I add water to my house radiator? Simply close the drain point and ensure all nuts on valves are tight. Open both valves to allow the water back in...