Programmable Thermostat: Expert Help To Choose The Best One

Programmable Thermostat: Expert Help To Choose The Best OneAll programmable thermostats help you save energy by customizing your home-comfort plan, and allow you to remove “check the thermostat” from your daily to-do list. The differences between the variety of programmable thermostats are the programming options, and the available “smart” features, such as Wi-Fi-linkable that gives you complete system management from your smartphone, your laptop or any place where you access the Internet. Read More »

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Heat Pumps: An Efficient Heating And Cooling System

Your heat pump is likely the most sophisticated and efficient machinery in your home. To maximize your energy savings, and home comfort, learn how your heat pump works to help you keep it in optimal working order. Read More »

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Indoor Air Quality: 7 Steps To Improving Spring Allergy Symptoms

Indoor Air Quality: 7 Steps To Improving Spring Allergy SymptomsDid you know that you can control spring allergy symptoms just by making a few changes to your HVAC equipment? A few simple changes to your equipment maintenance and the units that you use can make a big difference in the amount of allergy symptoms you suffer from throughout the year. Try making these adjustments now to avoid allergies in the late spring, summer, and fall. Read More »

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Duct Cleaning Should Be Performed — In These 5 Situations

Many homeowners worry about the unnecessary expense of having their air ducts cleaned when they don’t really need to be, and rightly so. But it’s also a mistake to avoid duct cleaning when a problem exists. Use these guidelines to help you decide if it’s time to have your ducts cleaned: Read More »

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HVAC Contractor: Ensure Top-Quality Work By Choosing A Reputable One

 HVAC Contractor: Ensure Top-Quality Work By Choosing A Reputable OneA new heating/cooling system is a substantial, long-term investment for a homeowner. It will have to operate safely and efficiently for more than a decade. It will require competent installation and all service should be performed by certified technicians. Given these factors, how do you make the choice of an HVAC contractor? First, rule out the neighborhood jack-of-all-trades who passes out fliers. You want an experienced expert — not an amateur, learning on the job. Here are a few tips to separate the pros from the wannabes: Read More »

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Tankless Water Heaters Take Efficiency To A Whole New Level — Calculate How Many You’ll Need

Are you looking for ways to cut your energy usage and lower your utility bills? It sounds counter-intuitive but, because of how tankless water heaters work, you may want to replace your single water heater with two or more tankless units.  Read More »

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Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Assure Your Safety With The Right Type

Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Assure Your Safety With The Right TypeThough it’s colorless, odorless and tasteless, carbon monoxide (CO) deserves homeowners’ attention, and carbon monoxide detectors make it easier to protect your family from the potentially lethal gas, which is a byproduct of combustion equipment such as your furnace. There are several different types of carbon monoxide detectors from which you can choose, but how do you know what type of detectors to install in your home?  Read More »

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Reduce Water Heater Operating Costs In 5 Simple Steps

Your home’s water heating system is a great place to reduce utility costs. Between 14 and 25 percent of the average home’s energy usage is for water heating, and more than half of that water heating cost is waste in the form of standby heat loss. Follow these five simple tips to curb your utility costs in a major way. Read More »

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Duct Returns: How Do Yours Rate For Airflow?

Duct Returns: How Do Yours Rate For Airflow?Duct returns in your home do just what the term implies: return air to the HVAC system to be heated or cooled, then delivered back to the rooms through supply ducts. Only with fully functioning, balanced duct returns can your HVAC system supply heated or cooled air efficiently. Read More »

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Improve Indoor Air Quality With Detection, Testing And Removal

Your home is meant to be a relaxing, safe and comfortable place for you and your family. Unfortunately, poor indoor air quality will affect your health and create an unsafe environment. Thankfully, proper detection, testing and removal will improve your indoor air quality and keep your home safe. Read More »

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