Common Causes of Hot Water Heater Overheating (Plus Fixes)

The hot water in the tank should have a temperature cap that limits how hot the water may be adjusted. If there is no safety system to prevent the water heater from overheating, hot water can cause burn injuries to your family. To maintain your hot water heater in good working order, make sure it […]

Living in a residence with hard water may lead to unexpected expenses. When dissolved minerals in groundwater react with heat in your home’s pipes, you can expect scale and buildup to form, damaging your pipes, appliances, and fixtures. Rainwater is clean and devoid of minerals or “soft” water when it falls from the sky. It […]

If your water heater is making hissing noises, it’s vital to determine its cause. Otherwise, you may enact repairs on the wrong parts while its compromised components continue to deteriorate. Once you can figure out the source of damage, you can determine if you’ll need a professional technician or if minor repairs will do. In […]

Frequent sneezing, stuffy nose, and itchy eyes are some of the common problems you can experience when exposed to dry air and poor indoor air quality. While it is not always the case, dry air is still the most common culprit to blame. That said, you need to know more about humidifier water panels and […]

We here at Legacy Heating and Cooling believe that technology is supposed to make your life more convenient and make you feel more comfortable in your home. Over the years, developments in heating and cooling technology have pretty much reshaped the home experience of millions, if not billions, of people from all over the world. […]

At home, humidity is something that you don’t want to have. At high levels, humidity can have adverse effects on the body. Harmful effects include heat strokes, heat exhaustion, muscle cramps, dehydration, and fatigue.  While it can be a dreadful thought, don’t worry—humidity is not bad at all if it’s at stable levels. Ideally, the […]

As you grow accustomed to staying at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, you’ll likely reach that point where you’ll start to see all sorts of opportunities to improve your experience. While your life outside may have allowed you to make your home even more comfortable (and there’s no doubt that it probably is), there […]

Your water heater caters to several heating needs and applications at home, whether for showering, cooking, cleaning, or washing. As it serves various functions, it can be quite a major headache if you’re confronted with a unit malfunction because it won’t produce sufficient hot water any longer. One issue that can arise is a leak, […]

A water heater plays a vital role in any household to heat water used for showering, washing hands, cooking food, and cleaning the house. Whether a tank or tankless heater, it works by taking cold water from the water supply, making it warm, and pumping it throughout the house. As you open your tap, it […]

Maintaining the right level of humidity in your home is important, especially during the winter months. The air loses all its moisture and becomes bone dry. Combine that with heating in an insulated space, and you’ve got a recipe for irritated noses and throats, allergies, and tight skin.  Your home doesn’t just become uncomfortable; too […]