• Insulating Your Attic For Improved HVAC Efficiency


    When you have heating and/or cooling ducts running through your attic, you need to take steps to make sure that your ducts are not exposed to the outside temperature. While the temperature in your attic might not affect the temperature inside your home, it can affect the efficiency of your heating and cooling equipment.  The Problems Presented by an Uninsulated Attic When your attic heats up during the summer, it can heat up your AC ducts, and as cool air from your AC flows through heated ducts, the ducts will warm the air flowing through them.
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  • 3 Questions To Ask Now So That Your Home Is Warm Later


    As the warm summer months begin to wind down, it becomes the perfect time to have your heating  system checked over. This is an ideal thing to do to ensure that you are all set for the cold winter season. The last thing you want to have happen is not being able to heat your home when a cold snap creeps upon you. Furnace maintenance is crucial, even when it is hot outside.
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  • Three Air Conditioning Service Tips


    If you want your household to stay as cool as it can be, you will need to reach out to HVAC professionals that are skilled and able to help you with any work. By staying conscious of the condition of your air conditioner, you will be able to protect your home and also stay comfortable—especially in the July and August heat. Use these tips to get the service that you need for your air conditioner.
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  • 3 Tips That Can Help Save Money When Cooling Your Home


    One of the worst parts about the summer is that it can greatly increase your utility bills, mostly because you're going to need to be using your air conditioner quite often in order to keep yourself and your family cool and comfortable. However, there are a few things that you can do that can help you save money when cooling your home, such as the three options listed below. Install A Smart Thermostat
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  • Breathe Right From The Start: Air Quality Improvements In Time For Baby


    Spring and summer are the times of the year when babies are born. If you are expecting, you undoubtedly want the best for your baby before he or she even arrives. One thing you might overlook as a new parent is air quality. Babies can be born with asthma and allergies, most of which go undetected until the baby is having trouble breathing. A lot of what brings on these symptoms is the purity of the air in your home.
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  • How To Clean An Evaporator Drain


    Maintaining your air conditioner is essential in order to keep it running as it should year after year without fail. Things like changing the filter each month, keeping furniture and other items away from the vents inside your home, and removing plants and shrubbery from around your outside unit should all be done to keep your unit running properly. One thing you may not have thought about though is cleaning the evaporator drain.
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  • 3 Recommendations To Help You Get Your Air Conditioner Ready To Cool For The Summer


    When your air conditioner is first installed, its first year of use is virtually maintenance free as it cools your home, then winterizing your air conditioner's compressor is a simple process. The next spring you will need to take care of some routine maintenance and cleaning to keep it working its best. Here are some tips to help you get your air conditioner ready for summer use. Clean Compressor's Interior
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  • Maintenance Tips For A Window Air Conditioning Unit


    During the hotter months, one of the most important features of the home is your air conditioner. Window air conditioners provide excellent alternatives to a central unit, as they are less expensive to install and often have easier upkeep as well. However, there is some maintenance you need to do in order to keep the window unit running smoothly. Here are some important maintenance tips to keep in mind. Wash or Replace the Air Filter
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  • Adding A Bathroom To Your Basement: Important Plumbing Considerations


    Adding a bathroom to your home's basement can be a great way to add a significant amount of value to your home--especially if you opt to add a full bathroom as part of a basement finishing project. Still, when adding a bathroom to a basement, there are many important factors that must be taken into consideration in order to achieve the desired results and ensure the new bathroom space is up to code.
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  • Tips For Selecting A New Gas Furnace Type


    Gas furnaces are popular with homeowners due to the low cost and relative efficiency of the units. If you're in the market for a new gas furnace, the wide variety of available types might seem intimidating. But there are really only two key considerations when shopping for a new gas furnace: whether you want conventional or condensing and the number of stages you want in the furnace. Here is a quick guide to making those shopping decisions.
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