CBC Canada6d ago
Trade war taxes are turning up the heat on Canadian AC customers ahead of summer
Furnaces, central air conditioners and standard storage water heaters are being hardest hit, according to industry officials, because they’re constructed primarily of metal.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/trade-tariffs-heating-cooling-costs-9.7223049?cmp=rss
CBC Top Stories6d ago
Trade war taxes are turning up the heat on Canadian AC customers ahead of summer
Furnaces, central air conditioners and standard storage water heaters are being hardest hit, according to industry officials, because they’re constructed primarily of metal.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/trade-tariffs-heating-cooling-costs-9.7223049?cmp=rss
CBC Windsor6d ago
Trade war taxes are turning up the heat on Canadian AC customers ahead of summer
Furnaces, central air conditioners and standard storage water heaters are being hardest hit, according to industry officials, because they’re constructed primarily of metal.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/trade-tariffs-heating-cooling-costs-9.7223049?cmp=rss
Show threadsgt1372Nov 27, 2025

@Starcade You're getting a longer life out of your #WaterHeaters than I am.

The 1st one of mine that broke came with the house but the 2nd one that I installed after the 1st one broke only lasted about 8 yrs.

Given this track record, I'll need another water heater in about 5 yrs. 🤦‍♂️

The repairman told me that I need to drain the tank periodically to get more life out of it but I always "forget" to do that. 🤷‍♂️

Show threadsgt1372Nov 27, 2025

@Starcade

You're lucky to have a avoided a flood.

I've had 2 #WaterHeaters break in the 16 yrs that I've owned my house & they both flooded my garage & they weren't cheap to replace either. 😡

Howard Smith MD, AMOct 23, 2025
VST Brand Gas-Fired Tankless Water Heaters have exhaust ducts that crack and allow poisonous gases including carbon monoxide to enter your home. #vst #tankless #waterheaters #poisonous #gas #carbonmonoxide #recall
https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKSye7iXhr/
Howard G. Smith MD, AM on Instagram: "VST Brand Gas-Fired Tankless Water Heaters Can Gas You The exhaust duct on these water heaters crack and allow poisonous gases including carbon monoxide to escape inside your home leading too chemical asphyxiation or death. Affected are model numbers VRS-150, VRS-199, VRP-150, VRP-199, VRS Plus-150, VRS Plus-199, VRP Plus-150, VRP Plus-199, VTS-150, VTS-199, VTP-150, and VTP-199. About 36,700 of these dangerous water heaters were sold in the United States and about 3,500 were sold in Canada at plumbing supply stores from May 2017 through July 2025. Immediately stop using these recalled water heaters and contact VESTA.DS at 1-888-505-5525 or by email at [email protected] to schedule a free repair by a certified technician. If you must continue using these water heaters before the repair, have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms installed in your home. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/VESTA-DS-Recalls-VST-Brand-Tankless-Water-Heaters-Due-to-Carbon-Monoxide-CO-Poisoning-Hazard-and-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-and-Death #vst #tankless #waterheaters #poisonous #gas #carbonmonoxide #recall"

VST Brand Gas-Fired Tankless Water Heaters have been recalled due to a carbon monoxide poisoning risk. If you own one of these models, stop using it immediately and contact VESTADS for a free repair. The recall affects over 36,700 units sold in the US and 3,500 in Canada. Make sure to install working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in your home before using the water heater again.

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Rian WhitlowSep 23, 2025
Tankless Water Heaters: Long-Term Savings or Hidden Costs? #WaterHeaters #Utah
https://rianwhitlow.substack.com/p/tankless-water-heaters-long-term
Tankless Water Heaters: Long-Term Savings or Hidden Costs?

What I’ve learned as a homeowner weighing the switch.

Rian Whitlow
Tina M CaseyFeb 22, 2025

Self-defending microgrids can rally home appliances to fend off cyberattacks.

https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/21/heads-explode-as-virtual-power-plants-meet-self-defending-grids/

#energy #electricity #cyberattack #IoT #grid #powerplants #virtualpowerplants #algorithm #hvac #appliances #evs #heatpumps #waterheaters #energystorage #solar #solarenergy #battery #batteries #renewableenergy

Virtual Power Plants Prime The Pump For Self-Defending Grids

The virtual power plant movement has primed the pump for advanced grid management systems designed to prevent power disruptions.

CleanTechnica
Tina M CaseyFeb 22, 2025

Self-defending microgrids can rally home appliances to fend off cyberattacks.

https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/21/heads-explode-as-virtual-power-plants-meet-self-defending-grids/

#energy #electricity #cyberattack #IoT #grid #powerplants #virtualpowerplants #algorithm #hvac #appliances #evs #heatpumps #waterheaters #energystorage #solar #solarenergy #battery #batteries #renewableenergy

Virtual Power Plants Prime The Pump For Self-Defending Grids

The virtual power plant movement has primed the pump for advanced grid management systems designed to prevent power disruptions.

CleanTechnica
JustAveFeb 13, 2025

Stories Behind Success: Elliott's Blue Collar Plumbing

Whether it's a leaky sink or full bathroom remodel, Elliott's will give you fair pricing and exceptional service, everytime. Read on to see how Elliott's can help you with all your plumbing needs!

#plumbing #localbusiness #nevadacity #nevadacounty #grassvalley #smallbusiness #waterheaters #waterfilters #communityimpact #discounts #professional #freeestimates

http://ittybitty4life.com/2025/02/12/stories-behind-success-elliotts-blue-collar-plumbing/

Stories Behind Success: Elliott’s Blue Collar Plumbing

When it comes to reliable and affordable plumbing services in Nevada County, Elliott’s Blue Collar Plumbing stands out as a trusted name. Founded by Ben Elliott in 2013, the business is co-ow…

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