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Homeowner asks if 2 water heaters are plumbed right, learns replacement could mean tearing out walls
1+ week, 6+ day ago (393+ words) A homeowner with two aging water heaters tucked beneath a staircase turned to Reddit with a basic question: Were they plumbed correctly? Commenters said the arrangement may have been working as intended, but there was concern about what replacement would…...
Rust lines on a hybrid water heater prompt plumbers' verdict: 'It's your soon-to-be ex-water heater"
3+ week, 1+ day ago (433+ words) A few rust-colored streaks on a hybrid water heater sent one homeowner to Reddit looking for answers, and plumbers in the comments did not sugarcoat their reaction. That is an especially frustrating problem because heat pump water heaters can dramatically…...
Central Illinois sees rise in seniors seeking help with energy bills
3+ week, 3+ day ago (578+ words) A higher power bill may force difficult tradeoffs involving groceries, medication, or transportation. Older adults in the Peoria area are emerging as one of the groups most affected as more residents struggle to keep up with utility bills. Requests for…...