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  • 3 Reasons To Get Air Conditioning Repair In The Winter And Heating Repair In The Summer


    When it comes to getting an air conditioning repair or a heating repair, it's often necessary to fix it when it breaks. Most commonly, that's during the season in which it's being used. But one of the ways to make things a little easier is having your a/c or heating system checked out during the offseason, and getting any needed maintenance and repairs completed at that time. If you can do that, there are some big benefits.
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  • How To Reduce HVAC Energy Costs This Summer


    Your HVAC system is the largest appliance within your home, providing climate control to every room in the house. For that reason, it is also one of the most important, and one of the largest energy using, appliances that you own. This means that the financial burden of your climate control bills in the summer can become quite large, depending on the temperature outside and the settings you choose. Fortunately, there are a few things that you can do to naturally keep the temperature low within your house this summer, and reduce your energy bills at the same time.
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  • 3 Warning Signs Your Gas Furnace Is Producing Carbon Monoxide


    If your home has an old gas furnace, you may be concerned about it producing carbon monoxide. If so, look for the following warning signs that your heater may be producing and releasing the gas into your home. 1. Pilot Light Glows Yellow One visual sign you can look for to determine whether or not your furnace may be producing carbon monoxide is the color of the pilot flame. Normally, the flame glows a bright blue, indicating that the pilot is receiving the right amount of gas and is burning it cleanly.
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  • Have Uneven Temperatures Throughout The House? What To Know And Do


    If your home is hot in some rooms, and super cold in the others, and you can't get a consistent temperature, you want to have an HVAC service professional come to your home. You are not only wasting energy, but it could be uncomfortable in certain areas of the house. Here are some of the things to ask yourself, and to talk with the professional about so they can service your HVAC needs properly.
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  • Two Times When You Definitely Want To Have Your Ducts Cleaned


    Although duct cleaning can improve the air qualify in your home, it isn't necessary to have it done on a routine basis. However, here are two times when you will want to have a professional clean your ducts to minimize the risk of airborne contaminants finding their way into your home and making you or your loved ones sick. After a Renovation While remodeling your home is a great way to personalize it and increase the market value of the property, there are some disadvantages to undergoing the process; one of which the renovation can generate a significant amount of contaminants that may find their way into your duct system and cause problems long after the remodeling has been completed.
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  • How To Access The Inside Of Your Furnace Cabinet


    Regular furnace maintenance is key to a healthy heating and AC system. As a homeowner, you can do quite a few simple things, in regards to your furnace, that can help to maintain the efficiency of your HVAC system. Many of these things need to be done within the actual furnace cabinet. This article looks at the furnace and why it is so important. It also explains the best way to safely access your furnace so you can start to check and maintain certain components within it.
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  • How To Reduce Your Air Conditioning Bills


    During the summer, high outdoor temperatures can place a huge strain on your home's central air conditioning system. An air conditioner that is working overtime is at high risk for experiencing mechanical problems and will also make you suffer from high energy bills. Fortunately, there are a few different ways that you can reduce your air conditioner's energy usage to save you money on your monthly energy bills. Use Fans For Ventilation
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  • All in the Family: 3 Steps to Designing an In-Law Suite in Your Home


    If you're trying to care for an aging parent while having to run your own life at the same, you know how hard it can be to find solutions that work for everyone. One housing answer that more and more families are taking advantage of is combining households by bringing parents into the younger family's home. A so-called "mother-in-law suite" can be the perfect way to do this while still maintaining privacy for everyone.
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  • 3 DIY AC Repair Tips


    Having an air conditioning unit that is functioning properly is critical when it comes to maintaining a comfortable temperature inside your home during the warm summer months. If you find that your home's interior is warmer than usual, your AC unit may be malfunctioning. Here are three simple things that you can do yourself to help remedy the problem before contacting an HVAC specialist for assistance. 1. Check to ensure your AC unit has power.
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