Safety first when heating the home Nov 27, 2008
Space heaters need space. Fires caused by space heaters are rare but often deadly ... If you must use a space heater, do so safely. (Danvers Herald, MA)
District could save $1.5 million annually with energy-efficient upgrades Nov 27, 2008
Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 120 degrees fahrenheit ... The report by the firm Strategic Energy Consulting recommended the district update heating and air conditioning units, install solar-powered hot water heaters and negotiate lower rates with electric utility providers. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Day care dream becomes reality Nov 26, 2008
In a small white tent in which a heater struggled to have any appreciable impact on the mid-thirties temperatures and cutting wind, Milillo thanked everyone in sight for their support of the project - largely funded with a $2. 2 million grant from the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority and $400,000 from the Small Town Economic Assistance Program. (Shoreline Times, CT)
52 MOMS working to keep neighbors comfortable this season Nov 26, 2008
Mandy Conrad, a 52 MOMS member, holds a space heater while her daughter, Piper, 3, holds an energy efficient light bulb next to a donation box at Bell Building Supply in Starkville. The donation box is one of three located around town where citizens can drop off new space heaters or energy efficient light bulbs for the needy ... Volunteers from 52 Mothers on a Mission to Serve, working side by side with Helping Hands Ministry, recently began a campaign to collect space heaters and energy... (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
The Best Of The Rest Nov 26, 2008
Only 21 years old, he is a nice sleeper who could really make a name for himself if he adds a few ticks on the heater ... He has a heavy sinking heater that produces a bunch of ground balls. (Tampa Bay, TheInsiders.com)
Madison County police blotter Nov 26, 2008
Theft: On Nov. 15, a resident of Northwood Circle, Hull, reported the theft of a kerosene heater, valued at $150. The man thinks some relatives took the heater from his home. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fire officials urge caution in colder weather Nov 26, 2008
The majority are wood heaters, space heaters and things like that. Causes, according to Poe, can range anywhere from improper installation to setting something too close to the heater ... The first thing you can do is make sure the heater is installed according to the manufacturers directions, Poe said. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Turkey Day tragedies Nov 26, 2008
"Jeannette PlumleeJeannette PlumleeAge: 68City: LodiDisaster: I was having family over for Thanksgiving one year and started cooking what was supposed to be a fresh turkey. As I began to smell it, I noticed it didn't have the right smell for a good turkey. I was suddenly aware that my turkey was frozen and refrozen so much that it was spoiled. The whole house smelled bad. What to do? All the stores were closed and I was frantic. I looked in my freezer, and lo and behold there was the first... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Boy badly burned in Southcrest house fire Nov 26, 2008
Investigators determined that the fire was accidental and was most likely caused by a heater. Damage was put at $2,000 to the property and $5,000 to the contents, with an additional $62,000 in damage to the vehicles and the neighboring house, Luque said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Hot air for free Nov 25, 2008
Enter the solar air heater a simple, inexpensive panel that costs nothing to operate. Similar in appearance to the solar photovoltaic panels seen on many roofs, a solar air heater is a thin, hollow box with glazing (glass or clear plastic) on one side ... Unlike photovoltaic panels, solar air heaters are generally mounted vertically on the south-facing outside wall of a house (for maximum solar exposure) rather than on the roof, so they take advantage of the fact that hot air rises to move it... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Guide helps make homes energy efficient Nov 25, 2008
reducing the temperature of the hot-water heater to 120 degrees and wrapping the heater with installation. Doing those three things can mean up to a 15 percent savings. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Pennsylvania DEP Directs Shadyside Water Supply to Issue Boil Water Advisory Nov 25, 2008
A hot water heater may not kill all disease-causing microorganisms, so boiled water should be used to wash vegetables and foods. Using the water to shower or bathe is permissible as long as the water is not ingested. (PR Newswire)
From left, firefighters Nathan Newt Hart and Steve Kelso, driver, watch as another crew member hoses down and throws off pieces of wood in front of an attic window on the 1324 Liveoak Street Saturday morning. Firefighters believe the fire started in the attic. Nov 25, 2008
The fire appeared to have been started by an electrical problem or the heater. Adrian Salazar was identified as the tenant. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Company aidsstricken family Nov 25, 2008
A company repairman who checked out the Bresees heater last week told Ed Shane, one of the owners, about the family's plight ... Fred Godawa, a Daytona Beach Fire Department spokesman, said three or four times a year a similar problem might occur with carbon monoxide, usually with gas heaters during the season's first cold snap, like the one last week. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Family loses pet, belongings in fire Nov 25, 2008
Firefighters believe a space heater caused the fire. Rose lived there with her husband, Jeff, and two children. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
FIRE DEPT. OFFICIALS URGE COOKING SAFETY Nov 25, 2008
Loose clothing can dangle onto stove burners and catch fire they come in contact with a gas heater or electric burner, he said. With the popularity of turkey fryers the past few years, department spokesman Lt. Shauwn Howell said those present special problems and concerns. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Winterizing Your Home for Good Indoor Air Quality Nov 25, 2008
Closing up the house and using your heater can really have an impact on indoor air quality. The best way to keep the air in your home clean throughout the cooler months is to get your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system cleaned. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Winter preparedness tips Nov 25, 2008
Emergency blanket: Most cars use the engine to produce heat, so if the engine conks out, so does the heater ... When using alternative heat from a fireplace, wood stove, space heater, etc. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Frying a turkey? Be aware of dangers Nov 25, 2008
The level of oil in the deep-fryer, the temperature, the flame on the heater, and other factors easily lead to fires or serious burns unless families take the proper caution. Overflowing oil is a common Thanksgiving fire hazard for those who ignore ignition points on the fryer, many of which use a propane flame to heat the oil. (AZCentral -- News)
Perfect ending Nov 24, 2008
-- On the sideline of the , just seconds after embarrassed an allegedly great Titans defense by running 61 yards for a touchdown practically untouched, a portable heater on the Tennessee sideline began spewing billows of smoke. It sputtered and coughed, kicking out a dark cloud into the faces of nearby Titans players. (CBS News)
Ark. police chief saves disabled man from fire Nov 24, 2008
Green rushed in the home, following the sound of the dispatcher's voice over the telephone through the smoke until he found Katzfey, slumped over in his wheelchair near a heater. Katzfey's jacket was on a fire, so the police chief grabbed it off the man and threw it to the floor. (WREG.com, TN)
Brother, Sister Face Fraud Charges Nov 24, 2008
"They have running water. They don't sit on a tiny little, almost child's commode to do their personal needs. They have electricity and real heat, not a space heater on a frayed wire," said Steve Wagstaffe, with the San Mateo District Attorney's Office. The woman's brother and sister were arrested on suspicion of grand theft. (KSBW 8, CA)
Deck the Walls, Dash Through the Malls and Brighten the Season Safely Nov 24, 2008
Never use gasoline or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of your gas furnace or water heater. Look for the familiar CSA International certification Star mark on your gas-fired furnace or water heater to ensure it has been tested and certified to the applicable standard. (Pekin Times, IL)
Saving the senior center (3) Nov 24, 2008
But with a near empty bank account, not enough help to operate the facility and a barely functional heater, Norton can t keep the center running on her own ... Estimates put the cost at 25,000 to fix or replace the heater money the center simply doesn t have ... To rectify the situation, the center held garage sales and raffles, but eventually problems such as the faulty heater thwarted volunteers success. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Charlie Weis Press Conference Transcript (November 23) Nov 24, 2008
But it isn't like they have balls over there warmed up by the heater or anything like that. It's a little tougher to kick a cold ball. (Und.com)
'Green' efforts embrace poor Nov 24, 2008
The Neighborhood Energy Blitz gave them energy audits, got them to sign up for the city's free recycling service, offered a tree to plant in their backyards, replaced light bulbs and shower heads and inspected furnaces and water heaters ... So when volunteers offered a floor-to-ceiling energy audit of her two-bedroom Denver home, throwing in CF bulbs, a programmable thermostat and insulation around doors, windows, the water heater and furnace, she was ecstatic. (USA Today -- News)
Carthage House Explodes Nov 24, 2008
A gas heater in his home evidently exploded at about 9:23 p.m. ... Rierson told deputies he was trying to light a gas heater inside the house when it exploded ... When he lit the heater, it exploded. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Owe less this year by spending now, really Nov 23, 2008
"This doesn't have to be a big deal project, it can be just replacing a water heater that's conking out," says Weltman. But homeowners who previously claimed the full credit can't claim it again. (Boston Globe)
Heating cost surprise: Falling prices brighten outlook for natural gas Nov 23, 2008
Keep water heater temperature at warm setting. Add insulation to areas of home where needed. (El Paso Times)
Durant Firefighter Nathan \"Newt\"Hart hoses down wood outside an attic of a home on 1324 W. Live Oak. Firefighters received the call at approximately 10:41 a.m. Saturday. The exact cause of the fire was unknown, but firefighters suspected a heater in the attic caused the structure fire. Nov 23, 2008
The exact cause of the fire was unknown, but firefighters suspected a heater in the attic caused the structure fire ... The exact cause of the fire was unknown, but firefighters suspected a heater in the attic caused the structure fire. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Green demand driving home technology Nov 23, 2008
Some of the products are based on new technology, but many are based on concepts that have been kicking around for decades with relatively few takers, such as solar water heaters ... Still, some products, including solar water heaters, are a great option, Hall says ... Solar water heaters were first invented in the 1970s and 1980s, but are now becoming more widely available and more efficient. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
EARL F. "HANK" LINGREN Nov 23, 2008
He is survived by his wife, Betty; two sons, Steve (Chris) of Ogden and Stan (Cheryl) of Pilot Mound; two daughters, Melinda Heater (Tom) of Jefferson and Lorna Lingren-Scott (Rob) of Pilot Mound; 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson is in charge of arrangements. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Don't let the Nov 23, 2008
The power saved over a whole year from switching your appliances off at the mains will be used up in seconds as you switch on a large, power hungry device such as a 5kw air conditioner or 2kw blow heater. Posted by: Luke on November 23, 2008 8:06 PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Police suspect woman of cutting children Nov 23, 2008
At a residence on Armstead Street, Rockingham, someone broke the lock on a building and stole a 100 heater and 50 blowing machine. At a restaurant on East Broad Avenue, suspects walked out without paying for 8. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Downtown Fire Damages Apartment Nov 23, 2008
-- Fire crews told KETV NewsWatch 7 that a water heater on a third floor apartment near 21st and Leavenworth streets caught on fire around 8 p.m. Saturday. Residents were evacuated from the building. (7 KETV Omaha)
Save yourself: How to save money on your energy bill this winter Nov 23, 2008
Set your water heater to 120 degrees. Each time you lower the temperature by 10 degrees, you ll save 3 percent to 5 percent on your water heating costs, for a savings of 6 to 10 a year. (Winona Daily News, MN)
No. 7/6 Cal Hosts No. 3/2 Rutgers Friday Night Nov 23, 2008
Included in the Bears freshman class of 2009-10 are two Bay Area standouts, Sacred Heart Cathedral High's Tierra Rogers and Pinole Valley High's DeNesha Stallworth, who will be joining four Southern California prep stars, Talia Caldwell of Marlborough High in Los Angeles, Layshia Clarendon of Cajon High in San Bernadino, Eliza Pierre of John Muir High in Pasadena, and Gennifer Brandon of Chatsworth High in Sylmar, and one Oregon product, Brenna Heater of Ashland High in Ashland. Of the seven... (Calbears.com)
Six Greener Ways to Stay Warm this Winter (9) Nov 23, 2008
Use safe, green electric space heaters. Oil or kerosene heaters present tipping and burning hazards, plus they emit greenhouse gases ... Modern electric space heaters are more energy efficient. (Boerne Star, TX)
Space heater one possible cause of Shreveport duplex fire Nov 22, 2008
SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) - Fire investigators say a space heater is just one of several possible causes of a devastating duplex fire in Shreveport late Wednesday night. The fire started on one side of the duplex on Wichita Street just after 11:00 pm. (KSLA.com, LA)
Seen And Heard Nov 22, 2008
They all have very strong resumes that will definitely help to fill the shoes of our four graduating seniors who have been instrumental in renewing the winning tradition at Butler University" Coach Joanne Boyle on her class of Tierra Rogers, Eliza Pierre, DeNesha Stallworth, Gennifer Brandon, Talia Caldwell, Brenna Heater and Layshia Clarendon: "We are extremely excited about this class. They bring a ton of individual talent and athleticism as well as a great basketball IQ. There is a good... (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Fabulous in Fox Chapel Nov 22, 2008
Other contractors included Dan Newcamp of C&R Roofing, who worked on the slate roof and the heating, cooling and mechanical systems, including a new Buderus high-efficiency gas furnace and water heater. Fuellgraf Electric installed the Lutron lighting system that can be controlled from any room in the house or remotely. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Carthage Man in Critical Condition From Burns Suffered in House Fire Nov 22, 2008
A gas heater in his home evidently exploded at about 9:23 p.m. ... Rierson told the deputies that he was trying to light a gas heater inside the house when it exploded ... When he lit the heater, it exploded. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Sewage leak forces Pizza Hut closure Nov 22, 2008
"It just was a small puddle, located around our water heater," said Young. "We called a plumber, and it was fixed very quickly.". (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Flood loans not helping all Kalamazoo residents: Some say they can't afford extra debt, others denied assistance Nov 21, 2008
With temperatures plunging below freezing, Marlene and Ron DeLeeuw are forced to huddle around a space heater for warmth in their Kalamazoo Township home. Their furnace hasn't worked since September, when an onslaught of rain flooded their house, in the Lakewood neighborhood. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
13 Simple Ways to Save That Could Really Add Up Nov 21, 2008
You can save about 5 percent on energy bills by lowering the temperature of your water heater by five degrees. 7. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Homeowners Warming Up to Solar Water Heating Nov 21, 2008
It is much cheaper to install, much more efficient, and has a much faster pay back," he says. Jim Cika, manager of solar products for VELUX America, recommends that consumers do their homework on the technologies, as well as calculations for how solar-friendly their homes may be, factoring in geographic location, orientation of the roof for solar collectors, costs, tax incentives and rebates that may be available to arrive at an economically sensible and environmentally sensitive decision.The... (Pekin Times, IL)
Poughquag family receives outpouring of help in renovating home Nov 21, 2008
At 8:30 a.m on Nov. 15, volunteers began assembling at the house, ready to lend their manpower to install a new furnace and hot water heater, new exterior siding, insulation in the attic and ceiling, new windows and new doors as well as several other repairs. According to executive director of Rebuilding Together Dave Dobson, the work done on the LaLuz family's home is worth about $24,000 -- $14,000 in labor and $10-12,000 on the cost of materials. (MIllbrook Voice Ledger, NY)
Tell All, Safest Way To Sell A Home Nov 21, 2008
The New York Times reported on a trial back in the late eighties that found the seller of a home guilty for not disclosing to the buyers that the home's heater had malfunctioned. The buyers and one of their children were asphyxiated by fumes from a gas-fired heater used to de-ice the driveway of their home. (RealtyTimes)
House Explodes, Burns in Carthage Nov 21, 2008
When he turned on a heater at about 9:23 p.m., the leaking gas ignited, causing an explosion. . (The Pilot Newspaper)
Baby sitter, infant escape fire Nov 21, 2008
Do not use a candle for light when fueling equipment such as a kerosene heater or lantern as the flame may ignite the fuel vapors. Secure candles in holders made of glass, ceramic, metal or other noncombustible material. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
4 Tips To Keep Your Home Warm This Winter Nov 21, 2008
Regularly maintain your furnace and water heater. Regular maintenance on your furnace and water heater will increase energy efficiency in your home. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
No Leads in Mt. Olive Burglary Nov 21, 2008
12-gauge shotgun in camo; a Dell computer, an electric heater, various lawn equipment; a Playstation 2 and several games. COMMENTS. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Dutch bars hit hard by smoking ban Nov 20, 2008
"I won't come here in the winter, I don't want to sit outside then," he said between puffs Wednesday, sitting under a gas heater that took the edge off the autumn chill in front of the Brasserie Het Wapen. He is not the only Dutch smoker deciding to stay home. (MSNBC -- International)
From experience, Washburn woman says be prepared Nov 20, 2008
But she had a full gas tank and could start the engine periodically to run the heater. She credits an old army blanket with saving her life. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Help available for Needham residents struggling with home heating Nov 20, 2008
Space heaters are another popular option ... Anything comes in contact with that glowing surface [inside the heater], it can easily catch fire, Buckley said. (Needham Tab, MA)
2 people displaced by fire at 2-family home Nov 20, 2008
LAWRENCE -- A fire that began when a space heater was placed too close to a mattress damaged one side of a two-family home in the 900 block of Lanning Avenue Tuesday evening, fire officials reported. Slackwood Fire Chief Robert Santello said a front bedroom was damaged by the fire, and smoke and water damage occurred throughout the house. (NJ.com -- Times)
More People Turning to Space Heaters This Winter Nov 20, 2008
Rick Dennings at Pleasant's Hardware says sales of small portable space heaters have been up ... But firefighters warn that those little heaters can be dangerous ... Captain Chris Buehren says they've seen a sudden spike in 911 calls from pepole using the heaters at home and at work. (WTVR.com, VA)
Saving on energy Nov 20, 2008
The project also includes plans for an instant hot-water heater, and carbon monoxide sensors in every room. Before this project began, Cheimets was using about 1,150 gallons of heating oil every year, and the steam radiators kept the house in the mid-60s, he said. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
OSU to host UO course on global warming Nov 20, 2008
Others are easier, such as turning down the temperature on their water heater, installing compact fluorescent light bulbs, cleaning the dust off the coils on their refrigerator, and keeping car tires properly inflated. Two people will teach the majority of the 66 course: Theresa Brand, who helped develop it, and Viviane Simon-Brown, the director of the National Network for Sustainable Living Education. (Lebanon Express, OR)
The promise of poo power? Nov 19, 2008
Then the methane could be piped directly to a gas stove, heater, turbine or anything else powered by natural gas. Experts say a year's worth of recycled pet poop from a city park has the potential to yield as much as 50 gallons of fuel. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fighting more than fires Nov 19, 2008
Combined with some money New Buffalo has squirreled away, the company expects to get a new groundwater heater in the coming year, Tressler said ... That will be used to replace a 31-year-old, my-guts-are-falling-out water heater, he quipped. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Advanced Technology for the Evolving Customer Nov 19, 2008
Where lawful, some utility companies are even including advertisements from partnering companies that offer intelligent appliances or water heater blankets. Whether it's green messaging, seasonal messaging or broad messaging encouraging customers to sign up for e-billing, the most beneficial gains of TransPromo messaging is the utility companies' ability to facilitate customer-centric communication. (Energy Pulse, CO)
EXCERPT: Take a peek inside 'The Eleventh Man' Nov 19, 2008
In his travels through the world of war, he had learned never to shed the fleece jacket on any means of transport, whether it was plane, train, ship, jeep, or bus, until he had proof the heater worked. In this case it did not, at least to any noticeable degree, and by the time the bus lumbered away from the depot and rumbled west onto the bridge across the Missouri, he had turned up the coat collar for the full effect of the wool. (USA Today -- Life)
A Game Plan for 'Greening' Your Garage Nov 19, 2008
If your furnace or hot water heater is located in your garage, be sure both are properly insulated, serviced regularly and not obstructed. Storing boxes, tools and other junk against a hot water heater is not only dangerous, it can hinder the heater's performance. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Tips For Saving Money When the Temperature Drops Nov 19, 2008
Lower your water heater temperature - Many water heaters are automatically set at 140 degrees ... Insulate water pipes coming from the water heater ... Insulate the first 3- to 6-feet of cold and hot water pipes near the water heater. (WTVR.com, VA)
