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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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Heating Tips: Get The Dust Out Your House Now
If you can't get rid of the dust in your home, even after cleaning everything in sight, take a look at your HVAC system. Dirty air vents and insufficient air filters may create an unhealthy environment in your house. The excessive dust in your home can cause allergy symptoms to flare up, or you can develop new allergies over time. You can make your home cleaner with the information below.
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Furnace Humidifiers Explained
The furnace in your home is one of the most utilize—-and relied upon—of all home appliances during the winter months. But while the role it plays is absolutely indispensable, your furnace can also lead to certain air problems, with excessive dehydration being chief among them. Fortunately, you can offset this tendency through the installation of a furnace humidifier. This article will provide a helpful guide to the benefits and variations of furnace humidifiers.
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Commercial HVAC Design Efficiency Considerations
The average commercial property tends to come with heating and cooling costs that are through the roof—a fact that is causing more and more distress as energy prices soar. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to help minimize the amount you spend on ensuring optimal HVAC comfort conditions. If you own a commercial property and would like to learn more about how to save on heating and cooling costs, read on.
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Signs Your Home's Gas Furnace Needs To Go
Does your home have an older gas furnace? If so, it may be nearing the end of its lifespan and be in need of replacement. Instead of waiting for the unit to break down in the middle of the winter, consider getting rid of it during the warmer months when you won't be inconvenienced. Here are some signs that it is time to get rid of that gas furnace. A Yellow Flame
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3 Principles For Air Conditioner Maintenance
When it comes to helping you get the most out of your home air quality and comfort levels, you need to be sure that you care for your air conditioning unit. There are numerous HVAC pros who will help you maintain your air conditioner in the most favorable ways. In addition to paying for air conditioning maintenance, you should follow some steps in your home that will help you maintain the performance of your HVAC system.
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7 Ways To Reduce Your Heating Bills
There are not many things more comforting than walking into a toasty warm house after you've been out in the cold for hours. Unfortunately, keeping your house warm all winter can make your energy bills a lot more expensive. It's not uncommon for some homeowners to spend hundreds of dollars a month on their heating bills. However, making some changes around your house can prevent you from spending your entire bank account on heating.
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Just Bought A Fixer-Upper Home? Insulate The Entire House And Not Just The Attic
If you recently purchased a fixer-upper as your first home, you may need to take big steps to get the house ready for your family to move into it, including insulating your attic to ward off heat loss in the winter. But while attic insulation can help prevent heat loss in your home, it may not be enough to keep your home comfortable or energy expenses down. It's a good idea that you insulate the entire house and not just the attic.
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