Fearing Another Cooling Season That’s Way Too Hot? Evaluate Your Return-Air Ducts For Improved Efficiency

Fearing Another Cooling Season That's Way Too Hot? Evaluate Your Return-Air Ducts For Improved EfficiencyThe ductwork in your home cooling system provides a two-directional pathway for air to flow into and out of your forced-air heat pump or air conditioner. The supply ductwork carries the conditioned air that enters your living spaces and cools the interior of your home. The return ductwork carries warm air back to your cooling system where it is filtered, cooled and sent back into your home again. Read More »

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The Ductless Mini Split: For Optimal Comfort Everywhere In Your Home

In some home construction and remodeling projects, a standard ducted HVAC system may be impractical due to space, design or efficiency concerns. In these types of challenging situations, a ductless mini split heat pump system may offer precisely the home comfort options you need. Read More »

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Programmable Thermostats: Making The Smart Decision

Programmable Thermostats: Making The Smart DecisionWhen you choose a programmable thermostat for your heating and cooling system, you give yourself more control options than you can get with a traditional mercury switch model. Programmable thermostats let you choose all aspects of HVAC unit function, from the temperature settings to when and how long the unit runs. You can also see substantial savings on your utility bills when you use a programmable thermostat—up to 33 percent savings on heating expenses and about 25 percent on cooling. Read More »

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Surefire Moisture-Fighting Strategies To Prevent Mold

Excess moisture in your home can be a major source of mold development and growth. Mold has been proven to aggravate allergies and contribute to respiratory problems. Some kinds of mold can even have toxic effects on humans. You can reduce the presence of mold in your living spaces by decreasing the level of moisture throughout your home. Here are some moisture-fighting strategies than can help keep mold under control. Read More »

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Your New Water Heater: Factoring In Its EF

Your New Water Heater: Factoring In Its EFIn most American homes, water heating accounts for a major portion of monthly energy expenditures. As much as 25 percent of your regular utility bill is consumed by water-heating costs. It makes sense; without hot water, our health and sanitation would be at risk. Read More »

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Electronic Air Cleaner And UV Lights — Because You Could Use A Breath Of Fresh Air

Over the course of an average day, many of us will spend almost 90 percent of it indoors, working, eating, relaxing and sleeping. Because we spend so much time enclosed in rooms and buildings, the quality of the indoor air we breathe has a long-lasting effect on our respiratory health and general well-being. Read More »

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Have You Put Tending To Your Air Conditioner On Your Spring To-Do List?

Have You Put Tending To Your Air Conditioner On Your Spring To-Do List?Before starting your air conditioner for the year, it’s a good idea to schedule a preventive maintenance check by a professional HVAC technician. While your HVAC expert concentrates on technical matters, you can take on some spring maintenance tasks of your own. By tending to your air conditioner early, you’ll help keep the system running like it should and functioning when you need it most. Read More »

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Spend That Tax Refund On A Heat Pump — Enjoy A Long-Term Payoff

One of the bright spots of income tax season is the anticipation of the refund check. It can be tempting to spend this sudden cash infusion on something fun, but the wiser move is to invest that windfall in improvements to your home. A sensible choice is to put your tax refund toward a new heat pump. With the efficiency and cost savings you’ll get from this type of heating and cooling system, you’ll have extra money every month to spend on the fun stuff. Read More »

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Furnace Replacement: Why Waiting A Springtime Upgrade Can Really Make Sense

Furnace Replacement: Why Waiting A Springtime Upgrade Can Really Make SenseA furnace failure can be a major inconvenience, but if it happens near the end of heating season, it’s possible to turn the significant aggravation of a furnace replacement to your advantage. If the furnace fails near enough to springtime that you can do without it or compensate for its absence, you can likely save money on your purchase and end up with a much better heating system than if you’d been forced to replace the unit in the middle of winter. Read More »

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Select The Right Carbon Monoxide Detectors — A How-To Guide On Types

Carbon monoxide detectors monitor the level of this noxious gas in your home and sound an alarm when the level is high. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, clear gas that escapes from gas appliances, wood fireplaces, small engines and automobiles when the fossil fuel combustion is incomplete. The presence of this gas in your home can make you ill or, in extreme cases, cause death. Read More »

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