If you pore over the energy bill each and every month but rarely give a thought to your water heater, you’re missing something critical: there’s a direct relationship between the two. Believe it or not, the average household devotes more than a quarter of its total annual energy spending to th…
Gastite FlashShield is Fantastic
SupplyHouse.com now carries Gastite FlashShield corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST)! FlashShield CSST provides natural gas or liquid petroleum to appliances up to 25 PSI, making it suitable for high pressure systems. FlashShield is the only metallically-shielded gas piping on the m…
How To: Choose a Well Pump
If your family relies on a well for water it's important to have the right type of pump with enough power to keep the water flowing, even on the busiest mornings. Brush up on a few well pump basics today so you'll be primed for a smart purchase when the time comes. In cities and suburbs folks…
SharkBite Manifolds: Control Heat With Ease
SharkBite’s new radiant heating manifolds ensure an optimal distribution of heating fluid throughout closed loop heating systems all while having the additional advantage of being easy to use and install! Unlike others manifolds on the market, SharkBite’s have push fittings which d…
AC Smart Seal is the Real Deal
SupplyHouse.com now carries items by Cool Air Products – the manufacturer of non-toxic and non-flammable sealants for residential HVAC, refrigeration, and industrial cooling that are safe for both the user and the planet. In 2014 Cool Air Products released their primary product -- AC…
7 Things to Buy If You Want to Spend Less on Utilities
Let's face it: owning a home isn't cheap. You're on the hook for mortgage payments and property taxes, of course, as well as maintenance and repair expenses. Under typical circumstances, cost-cutting options are frustratingly few, but there's one crucial exception—utilities. You don't pay a …
Facebook Live Seminar: SharkBite Plumbing Solutions
Ending July off with a bang, SupplyHouse.com put on SharkBite Week, an entire week dedicated to the push fittings company SharkBite Plumbing Solutions. Capping the week off, we hosted the third edition to our Facebook Live series, this time starring experts from SharkBite. The sometimes contr…
Will It Bend? PEX Tubing
The answer is yes, obviously. That's one of it's main selling points. It even comes in rolls. But the real question is will PEX-A bend better than its competition? Can PEX-A withstand more abuse? Well we set out to discover the answers for ourselves. Taking a length of PEX-A and an equal…
Better Baseboard Covers: Truth in the Name?
Existing hot water baseboard covers over time can fall victim to rust, scratches, and damage. Exposed sharp metal edges can be a hazard to young children. Replacing these covers can go a long way towards improving the appearance and performance of your existing baseboard radiators. Better Baseb…
How to Use The EasySeal Direct Inject
The EasySeal Direct Inject by Nu-Calgon is the strongest HVAC sealant on the market today. Proudly made in the U.S.A., EasySeal already boasts over a million leaks sealed and now with this new injection system application is easier than ever. Just attach it to the valve on the AC unit and pump i…
Cross Manifolds Are Completely Clever
Welcome the wise manifold. We now carry an innovative line of intelligent manifolds that provide smart solutions for both radiant and hydronic systems. Cross Manifolds come as complete systems and include a manifold, 1” NPT ball valves, temperature gauges, bleed valves, ½” universal PEX fit…
Which Is the Right Type of Water Filter for You?
Americans enjoy easy, take-it-for-granted access to some of the cleanest, clearest water in the world. Still, even water that’s deemed safe to drink can be comprised in quality. It may taste bad or look discolored for instance. Alone or in combination, such issues provide reason enough to l…
