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Furnace 101 — Where A Red Tagged Furnace Leaves You

By Lyn Cate | Published: March 27, 2012

So you have a red tagged furnace. What does that mean, and where does it leave you? It means your furnace has been determined too dangerous to operate. Usually it’s

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

By Lyn Cate | Published: September 20, 2011

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

By Lyn Cate | Published: September 15, 2011

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?

By Lyn Cate | Published: September 13, 2011

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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Air Leaks 101: How To Get A Handle On Energy Use

By Lyn Cate | Published: September 1, 2011

Although sealing your attic is vital to obtaining an energy efficient home, it’s not the only space that needs your attention. Another important place in your home to seal air

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Insulation Talk You Should Hear

By Lyn Cate | Published: July 26, 2011

When is the last time you thought about the insulation in your home?  

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Dual-Fuel Systems Offer The Efficiency Of A Hybrid And Comfort Of Conventional Systems

By Lyn Cate | Published: July 14, 2011

Hybrid systems offer a combination of maximum comfort and energy savings for homeowners in climates like ours here in southern Oregon and northern California. That’s because dual-fuel systems are flexible.

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Why You Need To Consider High-Efficiency Air Conditioning Systems

By Lyn Cate | Published: July 12, 2011

The latest technology, along with more careful government regulation and stricter standards, have brought to market many highly-efficient air conditioning systems. These new high efficiency air conditioning systems are kinder to the

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Heat Pump Air Conditioning Features You Won’t Want To Live Without

By Lyn Cate | Published: July 5, 2011

For our relatively moderate climate in the southern Oregon and northern California area — heat pumps offer a highly efficient alternative to standard furnaces and air conditioners.

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