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Heat Pump: Using Auxiliary Heat vs Emergency Heat

February 22, 2022

Most of us are familiar with the common heat, cool, and on/off switches of a heat pump. However, many people are unfamiliar with the auxiliary and emergency settings. They often run across these settings and do not know how they function. This article shares some information about these two heat pump settings.

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My Furnace Turns On But No Heat – Why?

February 14, 2022

When it’s cold outside, you turn the furnace on and wait for the air to heat up. This reliable system works like a charm, but what if it behaves differently? What if the furnace turns on yet you do not feel hot air coming out of the vents? Keep reading to find out.

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How To Keep Your Energy Costs Down This Winter

February 7, 2022

During the winter, energy bills can quickly spiral out of control. Consequently, homeowners are always looking for ways to minimize their home heating expenses. In this article, we will discuss some of the most effective ways that you can achieve this. Click through to read more.

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Best Ways To Maintain Your Hydronic Heating System

January 24, 2022

The best approach where it concerns maintaining a hydronic heating system breaks down into two categories. One group consists of the things that require professional expertise. The other details the tasks that homeowners can do for themselves. In this article, we discuss the best methods you can use to maintain your hydronic heating system.

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What Is A MERV Rating?

January 17, 2022

Air particles may be too small to see but their negative effects can definitely be felt. Families that are concerned about air quality should replace their filters regularly. After all, the filter plays an important role. In this article, we discuss an important factor to consider when purchasing HVAC filters – the MERV rating.

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How To Size A Standby Generator?

January 10, 2022

There are various standby generator sizes available, each having its own power output. This inevitably results in many homeowners asking about the proper standby generator sizing for their home. Whole-house generator sizing is important as it dictates how much power you will receive during an outage. Read this article to explore more.

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The Best Ways To Prevent Running Out Of Heating Fuel This Winter

January 3, 2022

When the heating oil tank is about 30% full, then it is time to call for an oil delivery. However, many homeowners forget and run out before they realize it. This article shares various strategies that will call oil-heat homeowners can use to prevent this from happening in the first place.

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Warm Up to These Holiday Heating Tips

December 20, 2021

If you are hosting guests this holiday season, then create a comfortable environment that encourages conversation and relaxation by keeping the house warm. It might be freezing outside but it can be toasty inside as long as you prepare well. Consider the following holiday heating tips to make your home an ideal winter shelter.

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What Is The Best Temperature To Set Your Heating Oil Boiler At?

December 20, 2021

Determining what temperature to set your heating oil boiler to can be challenging to figure out. The varying hot water needs and fluctuating exterior temperatures can make the settings of your boiler differ significantly. This article discusses some of the essential recommendations that you need to learn to heat your home efficiently.

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9 Ways You Can Improve Indoor Air Quality During Winter

December 6, 2021

Many dread being outdoors during winter but spending time indoors does not guarantee comfort either. It may even be worse inside as winter indoor air quality can drastically go down as the temperature plummets. In this article, we explore why this happens, how it impacts our health, and how to improve the situation.