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Shopping For A Dehumidifier? Pros And Cons Of Portable And Whole-House Models

The Metro East Illinois area rates slightly worse than the national average for indoor comfort when it’s hot and humid out. As you know, things can get awfully muggy around here. If you’re shopping for a dehumidifier, you also probably know that you can choose between portable and whole-house units. When the humidity is confined […]

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Thermostat Selection — Smart Options And Features To Keep In Mind

It is easy to view your thermostat as simply the device that turns your heat or air conditioning on and off. For all intents and purposes, that’s their primary function, but modern thermostats offer a world of additional features. This makes thermostat selection a key part of your overall home-comfort strategy. Some estimates put the

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Understanding Household Insulation Can Help You Reduce Unnecessary Energy Waste

If you’re looking to save money, both now and in the long term, improving your home’s insulation is an excellent way to accomplish this. While most of us focus on the actual appliances themselves, making sure that we’re buying Energy Star certified products with high efficiency raings, they can only do so much good if

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Dust Buildup Is Bad For A/C Performance, Schedule Professional Service

When completing your spring cleaning this year, don’t forget one of the most important areas of your home to clean, your air conditioner. Over time, dust, mold and other contaminants can build up inside of your air conditioner components and ductwork, reducing performance and causing other problems. Dust can get into the motors and other

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HVAC Service Agreements — How The Benefits Outweight The Costs

When you’re trying to decide whether to sign an HVAC service agreement, consider the benefits that you’ll gain by having a contract with a local service company. The benefits will far surpass the costs of your service agreement. Here are just a few of the benefits of signing an HVAC service agreement (also called our Energy

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Proper Ventilation Can Reduce The Likelihood Of Mold From The Crawl Space To The Attic

Mold is the number one enemy of a home, all the way from the crawl space to the attic. Mold wreaks havoc on wood and insulation in these areas. However, mold would never grow in your home if moisture couldn’t get in. The problem is that it’s nearly impossible to keep moisture out, no matter

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Want To Take Advantage Of Solar Energy For Your Home Comfort System? What You Should Know

Since one of the greatest yearly expenses in most homes is cooling and heating them, homeowners always want to minimize these costs if they can. While insulation and other techniques can save you quite a bit, another excellent approach is to take advantage of solar energy to supply the power for your home-comfort system. There

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Springtime Allergies Bothering You Indoors? 3 HVAC Tips That Should Help

Spring has sprung and the allergy season is here. Springtime allergies that are the result of pollen, mold and even pet dander may be bad enough when you’re outside, but can actually be worse inside your home. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The inside of your home should be a comfortable refuge

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Air Conditioner Maintenance — Why Springtime Is The Best Time To Schedule

If you’re budget-minded when it comes to your utility costs, but like your home comfortable throughout the cooling season, consider scheduling air conditioner maintenance during the spring. You’ll be taking advantage of the lower demand for HVAC services before things heat up and be prepared for the warm summer days ahead. Routine maintenance does cost money,

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Programmable Thermostat Selection In 3 Easy Steps

You can save about 10 percent utility costs during the cooling months by turning up your thermostat 10 degrees for eight hours a day, according to the federal Energy Savers program. The same applies during the heating months by turning back the thermostat for eight hours. By incorporating the right programmable thermostat into your daily

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