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How Routine AC Maintenance In The Spring Can Help Your Household & Budget

May 7, 2019

It’s always best to take care of important tasks as soon as you possibly can. This claim is all the more true when it comes to your home air conditioning equipment. There are lots of good reasons to take care of air conditioner maintenance in the springtime, and right before summer rears its head.

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How To Identify If Your Cooling System Uses R-22

April 29, 2019

Obsolescence is a real threat to air conditioners using R22 refrigerant, deemed illegal by 2020. To know what your options are, you have to determine whether your air conditioner has the R22 refrigerant. In this article, we will discuss some of the methods that can be applied when figuring out the type of refrigerant is inside your cooling unit.

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Does Your AC Use R-22? Here’s What You Need To Know

April 22, 2019

A central cooling system is an unsung hero in maintaining comfortable temperatures during sweltering hot summer days. What happens if the system breaks down and your home’s AC system is over 15 years old? One aspect to consider is the US Government’s mandate to phase out R-22.

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Best Ways To Prepare Your HVAC System For Spring

April 15, 2019

Since summer is approaching quickly, this would be an ideal time to schedule maintenance of the HVAC system in your home. During the summer, you will use the air conditioner a lot. It is best to schedule maintenance procedures in spring to have your HVAC system performing optimally during the warm summer months.

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How To Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Your Home

April 1, 2019

Water vapor and carbon dioxide are produced and released into the air by natural processes so they can be harmless under most normal conditions. However, when a heating system produces carbon monoxide, homeowners, as well as renters, need to beware. This gas can be deadly.

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Warmth Through the Ages: A Comprehensive History of Home Heating

March 25, 2019

Today things are so convenient that we frequently forget how fortunate we are to have all of these modern conveniences. Since heaters have not been around that long, it might be interesting to know how homes stayed warm before central heating. This article discusses some methods that were used in the past.

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All About Forced Air Heating Systems

March 18, 2019

There many different types of heating systems including geothermal heat pumps, hydronic heaters, and forced air heating systems. Whatever type that your home uses, a licensed professional is necessary for its installation, maintenance, and repairs. The most common kind of space heating system that is found in North America is the forced-air heating system.

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What Is The Best Temperature To Keep Your House In The Winter?

March 13, 2019

Recommendations from the majority of HVAC experts claim that the thermostat that controls your home comfort should be set somewhere between 72° F and 66° F. The ideal winter thermostat setting varies with each individual, and there is a wide range of factors influencing what makes up the perfect temperature.

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Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better When It Comes To Your Home Heating System

February 25, 2019

Purchasing an oversized system overall is an expensive mistake that gets made way too often. Fortunately, some signs will tell you whether or not your furnace is the proper size. When you know what to look for, it can help you determine what action you need to take.