Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Recall Due To Fire Hazard - 08/31/09 11:33 AM
Below is a recent article from the U.S. Product and Safety Commission for Frigidaire and Kenmore smooth-top ranges that contain a recall and sold from 2001-2009.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Certain Frigidaire and Kenmore Elite Smoothtop Electric Ranges
Units: About 200,000
Manufacturer: Frigidaire, a division of Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Augusta, Ga.
Hazard: Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can: 1) turn … (0 comments)

Lower Your Energy Costs, With An Insulated Garage Door - 08/26/09 04:58 PM
A leaky, un-insulated garage door may not be an obvious culprit in rising monthly utility bills, but it's worth a second look if you have an attached garage. Replacing an older garage door with a new, energy-efficient model can reduce energy loss through the garage door by up to 71 percent, according to a comparison study conducted by Clopay engineers.

Since attached garages typically share one or two common walls with the house, any hot or cold that travels through a door will ultimately affect the adjacent living areas. An insulated garage door can help stabilize temperatures in the garage … (0 comments)

10 Simple Ways To Save Energy In Your home - 08/17/09 07:24 AM
Most people don't know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy, and at Progressive Home Services we want to change that. Drastic reductions in heating, cooling and electricity costs can be accomplished through very simple changes, most of which homeowners can do themselves.

Why make your home more energy efficient? Here are a few good reasons:
Federal, state, utility and local jurisdictions' financial incentives, such as tax breaks, are very advantageous in most parts of the U.S. It saves money. It costs less to power a home that has been converted to be more energy-efficient. … (1 comments)

 
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