Q: Our home is heated by hot water (radiators, not radiant heat). The system is divided into five zones, each with its own thermostat. What causes pipes to "bang" when, as I assume, one of those ...

Local plumbing and heating experts offer tips to keep your home safe from frozen pipes and heater failures.

Best Smart Thermostats for 2024 How does insulating your pipes save you money? After purchasing a water heater, the ongoing cost to a homeowner is the energy needed to actually heat the water you use.

Consumer Reports delivers money-saving advice to avoid frozen pipes at home and to deal with the aftermath if your pipes freeze during a cold snap.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)—Temperatures in the teens and single digits across the region are keeping HVAC and plumbers busy. Phils Heating and Air is seeing an increase in jobs involving furnace ...