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Acquiring a New Air Conditioner: Guidelines for Shopping and Installation

Investing in a new air conditioner doesn’t require you to become an expert about these appliances, since you can rely on the knowledge that the HVAC contractor provides, but it does help to know something about them. You’re satisfaction, comfort, cooling costs and system longevity depend on the decisions you make beforehand. Sizing, energy efficiency […]

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Energy Sappers: Your Appliances Take a Lot of Juice — Calculate How Much and Save

Unless you use solar or other renewable energy sources for everyday living, your home is filled with energy sappers that drive up your electric bills. Utility providers measure the amount of electricity you use in watts and kilowatts (kW). One thousand watts is equal to a kW. Kilowatt rates vary depending on your rate plan and your

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Choosing an HVAC Contractor: How Does Yours Rate?

Choosing the right HVAC contractor can be quite a challenge. There are so many contractors that it can be very difficult to find a reliable professional HVAC contractor who’s best suited for your project needs. Some contractors claim to be professionals, but they are actually far from it in terms of having the right credentials.

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Geothermal A/C: Comfortable, Clean and Quiet Cooling for Your Home

While many people look to the sun for green energy, there’s a more dependable option right under your feet; geothermal A/C utilizes the constant temperatures that are found several underground to provide cooling at efficiencies that are unmatched by traditional A/C. These constant underground temperatures are found basically everywhere, and there are a range of

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How ERVs Exhaust Warm, Stale Air From Your Home

Energy-efficient homes nowadays are often well-sealed against air leakage. While this is good for energy efficiency, it can be bad for indoor air quality. There are many potential sources of air pollutants in your home. If fresh air is not occasionally circulated in, they can seriously degrade air quality. Of course, simply opening a window and

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A/C Features You’ll Want to Consider for Your Next System

Residential air conditioning has changed a lot in recent years. There are many new features available and new air conditioners are much more efficient than they used to be. Central air conditioners can last for up to 20 years, so you’ll want to be sure to consider all the new A/C features available when deciding on your

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ACCA Membership: A Clue Your HVAC Contractor Is a Pro

When you see the logo identifying ACCA membership, you already know a great deal about the HVAC contractor coming to your home to install or service your heating and cooling equipment. Unfortunately, almost anyone can claim to be a “contractor” with just a business card and a website to show for it. Membership in the

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Clean the A/C Coils for Best Efficiency

A/C coils are a vital component in your air conditioning unit. Proper maintenance of the inside (evaporator) and outside (condenser) coils, can improve the efficiency and lengthen the lifespan of your entire system. Fortunately, keeping them clean enough to function properly is not difficult. What are AC coils? A typical central air conditioning system uses

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Air Filters: 5 Things You Should Know About Them

Almost all forced-air heating and cooling systems include an air filter to protect their components from dust and dirt in the air. If you make good maintenance choices with respect to the air filter, it will also improve your home’s air quality and save you money by helping your heating and cooling system run efficiently. Air

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HRV Benefits: Cooler, Better Air in Your Hamel Area Home

If the air in your Hamel area home has been stuffy, warm and uncomfortable despite your HVAC system, you may want to consider the benefits of an HRV, or heat recovery ventilator. The air quality and comfort levels in every home, new or existing, can benefit from HRV technology. How HRVs work: Typical homes with

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