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  2. What to set your thermostat to this winter: U.S. Department ...

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    The Department of Energy suggests dropping the temperature of your thermostat 7 to 10 degrees while you're out of the house. ... water. Disconnect and drain all garden hoses and install covers on ...

  3. Thermal cutoff - Wikipedia

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    They are found in virtually every refrigerator, microwave, clothes dryer, space heater, and many more appliances found throughout the home. Another type of thermal switch is a PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) thermistor ; these thermistors have a "cutting off" temperature at which the resistance suddenly rises rapidly, limiting the ...

  4. Residual-current device - Wikipedia

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    A residual-current device (RCD), residual-current circuit breaker (RCCB) or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) [a] is an electrical safety device, more specifically a form of Earth-leakage protection device, that interrupts an electrical circuit when the current passing through a conductor is not equal and opposite in both directions, therefore indicating leakage current to ground or ...

  5. International Plumbing Code - Wikipedia

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    The IPC is the most widely used plumbing code in the United States and is also used as the basis for the plumbing code of several other countries [citation needed].Wide adoptions are important as they help reduce manufacturer and end-user costs by allowing the use of materials across a wide user base, thus allowing economies of scale in the production of materials used in construction.

  6. Uniform Plumbing Code - Wikipedia

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    The code has been widely used over the past five decades by jurisdictions throughout the United States and internationally. With the publication of the 2003 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, another significant milestone was reached. For the first time in the history of the United States, a plumbing code was developed through a true ...

  7. When can a utility company disconnect your service? Here’s ...

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    Here’s what to do if a utility provider hasn’t given your proper notice of a service disconnect.

  8. Thermostat - Wikipedia

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    Their poor efficiency is acceptable in water heaters, since most of the energy "wasted" on the pilot still represents a direct heat gain for the water tank. The Millivolt system also makes it unnecessary for a special electrical circuit to be run to the water heater or furnace; these systems are often completely self-sufficient and can run ...

  9. What not to fix when selling a home: 7 updates to skip (and ...

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    Cost to replace: $30 to $100 per window for basic blinds, $10 to $200+ for custom sizes or premium materials. Alternative: Remove existing blinds and thoroughly clean windows. 4.