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  • A Close Look At Common Mistakes Made During Crawl Space Encapsulation

    When most homeowners think about making their home more efficient, they look at places like the attic or around the windows and doors. However, the crawl space under your home could be one of the biggest reasons you have issues with heating and cooling loss or high humidity levels in the house. Thankfully, crawl space encapsulation is a good way to get a handle on this issue. Unfortunately, unwitting homeowners who go after this project as a DIY process often make critical mistakes that hinder their end result.
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  • Get Your Furnace Ready For Winter

    With winter getting nearer, homeowners are looking for easy ways to make their heating system more efficient. Keeping your house warm can come at quite a cost, especially if you don't regularly service your HVAC system. You can lose a lot of heat if your furnace is located in a garage, basement, utility room, or any other space where the temperature is not controlled in unison with the rest of the house.
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  • The Importance Of The Condenser Hose

    Does it feel like the air coming out of your vents is not as cold as powerful as it should be? If you are experiencing reduced airflow, there could be a number of possible problems. Before you call in an HVAC professional to check out your system, you should run a few checks yourself. You might be able to identify and fix the problem very easily. One of the most common causes of weak airflow is a disconnected or damaged condenser hose.
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  • Don't Have An Air Conditioning Unit Fail During The Summer

    It is very important to maintain your air conditioning system. Everyone always wonders why air conditioning systems break down during the hottest months of the year, and the answer is simply that this is the time the most stress is placed on the air conditioning system. If you have not maintained your air conditioning system properly you may find that your system does in fact go down. So, there are a few different things that you can do that will go a long way in helping your air conditioning system stay up and running for as long as possible.
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  • Want To Reduce How Much You Use Your AC? 2 Tips That Can Help

    When the hot months of summer come rolling in, you may find your home's air conditioner is constantly running. Since high usage is more likely to cause the unit to break down prematurely, you may be looking for ways that you can cut back on how often it is on. In addition to saving money, you'll be able to save on a costly repair bill by following these tips. Change Your Thermostat Settings
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  • 3 Tips On Servicing Your AC

    If the sun is beating down on your household and making it difficult to breathe and relax indoors, you need to do all you can to care for your air conditioning system. An air conditioning system requires a certain level of care in order to get the best service from it when it's hot outside. With this in mind, read below and use the following tips to make the most of your air conditioning services:
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  • Common Problems With A Central Air Conditioner

    Does your house have a central air conditioning system that you are unable to enjoy because it doesn't work? Have you avoided getting the system fixed because of the possible fees that might be involved? Depending on why the system stopped working, you might only need to pay for a minor repair so it can be used. It is also a good idea to get the system thoroughly cleaned if it has been out of order for a long time, as large amounts of dust may have accumulated on important parts.
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  • Three Reasons Why Your AC Efficiency Is Down In The Dumps

    Have you noticed that your energy bills have recently gone through the roof? If your bills are a lot higher than they typically have been during months when you use your air conditioner, then it's important to take a close look at your AC system and figure out why its energy efficiency has decreased so dramatically. Here are three common reasons why this happens. 1. Your AC filter is clogged
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  • Three Things You Don't Want To Overlook When Turning Off Your Furnace For Spring.

    It can be easy to forget all about your furnace once summer rolls around, but this can be one of the prime times to make sure it is in good repair. There are things you don't want to overlook, since they could cost you more later. The following list includes some of the things to avoid. #1: Not performing a final filter replacement The best time to do the final filter replacement of the season is when you switch off the furnace for summer.
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  • 2 Things That Can Cause Problems With Your HVAC Unit

    If you have an HVAC unit that provides your home with air conditioning and heat, then you need to ensure you keep it in good condition. These units are not cheap and the last thing you want to do is to replace it before its time. To prevent anything from happening below are two things that could damage the unit. Rain Your HVAC unit can withstand a lot of abuse, including heavy rains and hail.
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