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  • Wednesday, September 19 2012 4:00 PM EDT2012-09-19 20:00:23 GMT
    Jeff Lee of Mechanical Heating and Cooling demonstrates how to change out an old light switch with a much cooler 'lighted switch' to make it easier to find it in the middle of the night. First he removes
    Jeff Lee of Mechanical Heating and Cooling demonstrates how to change out an old light switch with a much cooler 'lighted switch' to make it easier to find it in the middle of the night. First he removes
  • Wednesday, September 19 2012 2:12 PM EDT2012-09-19 18:12:25 GMT
    Perhaps you want to do some electrical work around the house like changing out a broken light switch.  A non-contact voltage tester can help you determine when the power is shut off.
    Perhaps you want to do some electrical work around the house like changing out a broken light switch.  A non-contact voltage tester can help you determine when the power is shut off.
  • Monday, June 25 2012 4:46 PM EDT2012-06-25 20:46:23 GMT
    Without having to tear out walls to feed ducts for a central air conditioning system, ductless air conditioners attach to a small portion of just about any wall and require no reconstruction.
    Without having to tear out walls to feed ducts for a central air conditioning system, ductless air conditioners attach to a small portion of just about any wall and require no reconstruction.
  • Cleaning out your dryer tray isn't the only way to keep your home and family safe. Here are some other things you should do to ensure safe drying.
    Cleaning out your dryer tray isn't the only way to keep your home and family safe. Here are some other things you should do to ensure safe drying.
  • Heavy Michigan rains lead to plenty of flooded basements. But fear not. A cool new tool is available that will send an alert to your cell phone the minute water hits the floor.
    Heavy Michigan rains lead to plenty of flooded basements. But fear not. A cool new tool is available that will send an alert to your cell phone the minute water hits the floor.
  • Have you ever wondered if there was a way to tell just how much money you could save if you didn’t have all the gaps and air drafts leaking cold air in your home?
    Have you ever wondered if there was a way to tell just how much money you could save if you didn’t have all the gaps and air drafts leaking cold air in your home?
  • With copper and aluminum prices at an all time high, it's no wonder we're seeing a rash of stolen air conditioning units around our communities… even the best of neighborhoods!  In less than two minutes time, thieves can...
    With copper and aluminum prices at an all time high, it's no wonder we're seeing a rash of stolen air conditioning units around our communities… even the best of neighborhoods!  In less than two minutes time, thieves can...
  • Michigan Energy Options has been awarded a grant from the state of Michigan to provide appliance rebates for natural gas furnaces, propane furnaces, heating oil furnaces, natural gas water heaters, propane water heaters,...
    Michigan Energy Options has been awarded a grant from the state of Michigan to provide appliance rebates for natural gas furnaces, propane furnaces, heating oil furnaces, natural gas water heaters, propane water heaters,...
  • Jeff Lee from Mechanical Heating and Cooling makes sure you don't get caught in a furnace repair scam.
    Jeff Lee from Mechanical Heating and Cooling makes sure you don't get caught in a furnace repair scam.
  • If you need a little help with your themostat, this week's Fox 2 How 2 may have your answer.
    If you need a little help with your themostat, this week's Fox 2 How 2 may have your answer.
  • Here on the How To segments, we tend to use a wide variety of tools to accomplish a lot of different tasks. But now we're going to show you what we consider to be the aspirin of all tools -- WD-40.
    Here on the How To segments, we tend to use a wide variety of tools to accomplish a lot of different tasks. But now we're going to show you what we consider to be the aspirin of all tools -- WD-40.
  • Now that it’s officially furnace season, we're going to be talking about "how to" stay safe this upcoming winter season with the main topic being deadly carbon monoxide.
    Now that it’s officially furnace season, we're going to be talking about "how to" stay safe this upcoming winter season with the main topic being deadly carbon monoxide.
  • The IRS provides free publications, forms and other tax material and information to help taxpayers meet their tax obligations. Free help is available on the IRS Web site, by phone, at local IRS offices and at many community...
    The IRS provides free publications, forms and other tax material and information to help taxpayers meet their tax obligations. Free help is available on the IRS Web site, by phone, at local IRS offices and at many community...
  • Home energy audits can cut down on your energy bills and offer you some decent rebates from your electric and gas companies. Jeff Lee explains in this edition of 'How To with FOX 2.'
    Home energy audits can cut down on your energy bills and offer you some decent rebates from your electric and gas companies. Jeff Lee explains in this edition of 'How To with FOX 2.'
  • Jeff Lee explains how to avoid a furnace scam in order to save money and keep you and your family safe.
    Jeff Lee explains how to avoid a furnace scam in order to save money and keep you and your family safe.
  • Do you turn up your home's thermostat hoping to warm the whole house, but instead get stuck with a one warm room and a bunch of cold ones?
    Do you turn up your home's thermostat hoping to warm the whole house, but instead get stuck with a one warm room and a bunch of cold ones?
  • You may have heard that duct tape can fix just about everything. But what you may not know is that duct tape isn't the answer when it comes to sealing your home's ductwork.
    You may have heard that duct tape can fix just about everything. But what you may not know is that duct tape isn't the answer when it comes to sealing your home's ductwork.
  • It's not going to be long before we start seeing some really steamy temperatures. The last thing you're going to want to have happen is something to go wrong with your central air.  Jeff Lee share with you the ins and outs...
    It's not going to be long before we start seeing some really steamy temperatures. The last thing you're going to want to have happen is something to go wrong with your central air.  Jeff Lee share with you the ins and outs...
  • Does your hot water give off a rotten egg smell? One easy fix could rid your home of the funky smell and buy some extra life for your hot water heater.
    Does your hot water give off a rotten egg smell? One easy fix could rid your home of the funky smell and buy some extra life for your hot water heater.
  • By now, we should all realize that a high efficiency furnace is pretty much the only way to go here in Michigan.  When you get the government and the utility companies kicking you back money just for saving money, that's...
    By now, we should all realize that a high efficiency furnace is pretty much the only way to go here in Michigan.  When you get the government and the utility companies kicking you back money just for saving money, that's...
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