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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

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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

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Planning A Late Summer Trip? Program Your Thermostat Before You Go, And Spend Your Savings On Souvenirs

If your family is like many other American families, you’re watching your spending a little more closely these days. But that doesn’t mean you want to do without the things

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Two Terms To Remember When You’re Shopping For An Air Conditioner: SEER And Energy Star

If you’ve been shopping for an air conditioner for your Michigan home, you already know that there are some big differences from one model to the next. Some air conditioners

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Landscaping To Boost Your Home’s Insulation

Everyone knows that improving the energy efficiency of your home can lower your monthly utility bills. But did you know that something as simple as landscaping could improve your home’s

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Use These Tips To Decide: Repair Or Replace?

The heating and cooling equipment in your home is an important asset.   Do you know when it’s time to repair or replace your system? Below is a list of

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You Can Make Geothermal Air Conditioning A Reality, Along With Savings

Homeowners in Grand Traverse County and the surrounding areas know that the summers can get pretty hot and the winters can get really cold. This change in temperature levels between

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Energy Evaluations Provide Steps To Improve Efficiency

With energy prices continuing to rise, you might be looking for ways to cut back on your utility bills. An energy evaluation, conducted by a professional, will provide you with

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Air Conditioning Installation Factors That Affect Efficiency

If you’re getting a new air conditioning system before the hot summer months get here, you will want to make sure that the contractor you choose knows how to install

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Tax Credits & Utility Rebates Give You A Leg Up On HVAC Upgrades

Recently, the government has extended tax credits through the end of 2011 on all heating and cooling equipment that meets Energy Star’s requirements. This means that now is the best

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