Air Filters: You Can Trust The Experts, And Get Better Results When You Change Them Regularly

While it is true that air filters can help clean the air in your home and improve indoor air quality, they actually serve several other important functions. Although it may be a small chore that is easy to overlook, regular filter changes are necessary for optimal system performance. Read on to learn why experts recommend changing air filters on a monthly basis. Read More »

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Replace an Old Furnace Like A Pro: 6 Signs That Indicate When It’s Time

Replace an Old Furnace Like A Pro: 6 Signs That Indicate When It's TimeDeciding when to replace an old furnace can be difficult. On one hand, you don’t want to give up on your existing furnace if it is still in decent shape. At the same time, you don’t want to neglect upgrading your furnace if it will improve your home’s safety and efficiency. When deciding whether or not to upgrade, keep an eye out for any of these six common warning signs that can indicate it is time to replace an old furnace: Read More »

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Prevent Ice Dams In 3 Easy Steps

During the cold winter months there can be a significant temperature difference between your roof and the overhanging eaves. As snow builds up on your warm roof, it melts from the bottom up and water cascades down. In freezing temperatures, when that water hits the cold eaves, it can freeze and form an ice dam. The water then has nowhere to go but inside your house, resulting in water damage to the ceiling and walls. The best way to avoid these problems is to prevent ice dams from forming in the first place. Read More »

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Heating System Giving You Trouble? Try These Fixes Before You Call For Help

Heating System Giving You Trouble? Try These Fixes Before You Call For HelpWhen cold weather hits, your heating system will go through quite a bit of wear and tear. If you start to see signs that your heating system may be in trouble, there are several things you can do on your own before you call for help. Read More »

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Replacing Your Water Heater: 4 Factors To Consider When You’re Making Your Choice

If you are reading this, then it is because you probably need a new water heater to replace the old one in your home. An old water heater is not only inefficient in providing hot water when you need it, but it can run up your energy bills due to uneven heating schedules. Read More »

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Sealing Those Ductwork Leaks: A Matter Of Family Safety, As Well As Energy Efficiency

Sealing Those Ductwork Leaks: A Matter Of Family Safety, As Well As Energy EfficiencyDuctwork leaks often go unnoticed, but they can be a big factor in your home’s energy efficiency, and even pose a danger to your family’s health and safety. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, leaking and poorly or non-insulated ductwork systems can lose between 10 and 30 percent of the conditioned air an HVAC system produces. This not only costs you money by way of higher energy bills, but also causes your HVAC system to work harder to compensate, thus shortening the life expectancy of your equipment. Read More »

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How A Variable-Speed Blower Motor Can Boost Your System’s Longevity And Efficiency

At this time of year, it’s understandable if your mind starts to calculate bills like a cash register. Food for holiday parties? Cha-ching. Gifts? Cha-ching. Rising heating bills? Well, not so fast. Read More »

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Uneven Heating? A Zoning System Can Help You Solve The Problem

Uneven Heating? A Zoning System Can Help You Solve The ProblemIn some cases, especially when you have a larger home, the layout of the building may not allow for even heating or cooling. In other cases, you may not use certain areas of your home as often and may need to heat and cool those areas differently. Zoning systems are designed to help alleviate these problems in your home. Read More »

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Ductwork And Vent Problems That Interfere With Heat Delivery In Your Home

In order to maintain household comfort, it is important to ensure that there are no obstructions in your heating system’s ductwork and vent system that could prevent heat delivery in your home. Go on the offensive before winter strikes and make sure your systems are functioning properly. Read More »

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Whether You’re Upgrading Or Not, Lowering You Heating Load Makes Sense

Whether You're Upgrading Or Not, Lowering You Heating Load Makes SenseYour heating load is the amount of energy it takes to keep your home warm throughout the winter. A higher heating load is less energy efficient, which means that your energy bills will be higher. You can save energy dollars this winter by making a few small changes that will have a big impact on your winter heating costs. These changes will not only help lower your current bills, but will also help make any future upgrades that much more efficient and cost effective. Read More »

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