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Before Selecting A Programmable Thermostat, Consider Your Family Routine And Your HVAC System

Whether you’ve grown tired of the inconvenience of adjusting your manual thermostat or you simply want to boost your energy-saving potential, upgrading to a programmable thermostat is a smart decision.

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HVAC Service Plans — Why Routine Maintenance Is Important

Just like your car, your home heating and cooling equipment needs regular maintenance to perform at its best. Many homeowners overlook the importance of an HVAC service plan, thinking it

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If Your New Addition Is Just Out Of Reach From Your Forced-Air System, Consider The Benefits Of Ductless Mini Splits

One of the main problems that people run into when adding additions to their home is determining how to heat those new areas. This is particularly true in homes with

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Sizing, Configuration, Sealing — Three Factors Of Ductwork Design

Your ductwork system is an integral part of your HVAC system, and definitely should not overlook it.  If you don’t manage your ductwork’s design and maintenance properly, you will never

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When The Ducts In Your Home Aren’t Sealed Tight, You’re Losing More Than Air

If you haven’t been paying close attention to the ducts in your home, now is a good time to start, as the cold weather looms, and you start cranking up

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What Factors Contribute To Furnace-Filter Efficiency?

A number of factors contribute to the overall efficiency level of your furnace filter. The thickness of the fibers that make up the filter come into play as well as

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Buyer’s Guide: Select A Furnace That Meets Your Home’s Unique Heating Demands

Choosing the right furnace for your home is an important decision. It is one that will not only affect your comfort for many years to come, but also your pocketbook,

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Use This Checklist To Handle Preventive Maintenance This Fall

Cool fall weather is just around the corner, and you’ll be dependent on your HVAC system to stay warm as the temperature drops. Your HVAC system is much like a

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Do You Know Your Insulation Values?

The “envelope” of your home is the shell that protects you from the weather outside.  Components include the ceiling, outer walls, floors, doors, and windows.  Each area has a different

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Energy-Saving Tips To Manage Home Equipment

Managing the amount of energy you use on your home equipment can save you money on your monthly bills if you make a few small changes around your house. Paying

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