Putting in a furnace by yourself is only a good idea under one condition: You’re a licensed HVAC technician. While it may seem like replacing your furnace is a moderately complex project, in fact it’s one of the more complex projects one can do around the house. It requires special tools, multiple areas of expertise […]
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It seems it’s always a conflict between keeping your home comfortable and keeping energy costs within reason. There’s now a way to have your cake and eat it too – stay comfortable and still keep your heating bills under control. The efficiency of a dual fuel system will do it for you. Winter comfort without
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More and more homeowners are choosing alternative heating methods due to rising energy costs and a growing environmentally aware population. One method that lowers the heat bill and offers a variety of other benefits is radiant heating. Radiant heat exchange happens when the heat from a warm surface transfers to a cooler surface. While radiant-heated floors
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Homeowners in the Metro-East area know that heating a home can be a substantial part of a family’s budget each winter. Radiant heating systems can provide some relief, as they cost less to operate than conventional baseboard heating or most forced-air systems. But homeowners considering radiant heating systems should educate themselves about this method of home heating
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When a faulty component or simple glitch pushes your heat pump to the limit, it works up quite a sweat in the form of excess condensation on the outside coil. The condensation on the extremely cold coil begins to freeze, and may quickly snowball out of control until the coil is encased in ice. Learn
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Temperature extremes in the winter and summer make a home’s insulation of the utmost importance for maintaining a comfortable indoor climate. Homeowners have the choice of using cellulose or fiberglass insulation, and it’s important to understand the differences in insulation performance of each. Fiberglass insulation is made of spun glass fibers that are layered in a
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No homeowner wants to think that a home’s indoor air is harmful to health and well-being. The reality, however, is that indoor air can be full of particles and contaminants that can trigger or exacerbate an array of ailments. The Environmental Protection Agency cites indoor air pollution as one of the top environmental risks to your
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The 25C federal energy-efficiency tax credits that expired at the end of 2011 have been resurrected. If you’re shopping for a high-efficiency HVAC system upgrade, inform yourself about which systems, equipment and products are eligible, the tax credit amount and more. Qualifications for 25C tax credits The federal tax credit is available for eligible homeowners
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A heat exchanger is the metal component in a furnace that allows for heat transfer. In essence, it separates the airstream from the fire. If it’s cracked, it may allow potentially lethal carbon monoxide (CO) and other combustion by-products into your home’s airstream. A cracked heat exchanger also likely will greatly reduce the efficiency of
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You may notice that during the winter months, annoying and painful static electricity is common in your home. This is because cold winter air tends to hold less moisture, and home heating equipment dries it out even more. This creates a perfect environment for static shocks. Thankfully, static electricity – while delivering a mild shock – is
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