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Category: Heating
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Water heater maintenance in ten minutes
Flushing a tank water heater once a year removes sediment.
Steps
- Turn off power or gas
- Attach a hose to the drain valve
- Flush until clear
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Duct cleaning: what to expect
A typical whole-house duct cleaning takes three to five hours.
Before and after
Step Time Inspection 30 min Cleaning 3 h 
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Five signs your heat pump needs service
Heat pumps both heat and cool, so problems can show up in any season.
Warning signs
- Ice that stays on the coil
- Short cycling
- Loud grinding
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How often should you replace a furnace filter?
Most one-inch filters need changing every one to three months.
Signs it is time
- Visible dust on the filter
- Higher energy bills
- More dust around the house
