Heating & Cooling
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Install the Right Kind of Wood Stove
A wood stove essentially is a metal container for a fire. Made from cast iron or brick-lined, welded plate steel,…
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Understanding Boiler Radiator Systems
Boilers and radiators are not often installed in new homes, but many older residences feature this type of heating system,…
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Air Quality
Q: We just bought our first home and we have noticed that the air is very dry, and there is…
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Checklist: Cold Weather Survival Tips
For your house: Close cut-off valves to and open all exterior faucets. For pipes prone to freezing, leave nearby faucet…
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Maintaining a Residential Air Conditioner
Q: How can I clean and do routine maintenance on my air conditioning unit? A: Heating and air conditioning companies…
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Tip: Air Conditioner Maintenance
Spring is a generally mild season. It’s also the ideal time to budget a bit of that savings for an…
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Tip: Programmable Thermostats Can Save Money
Thermostat Basics If you haven’t already done so, maybe it’s time to consider switching from a manual thermostat to an…
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Clean the Air in Your Home
Studies show that many times, the dirtiest air we breathe is in our own homes. As we walk through the…
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Checklist: Cleaning the Air in Your Home
Studies show that many times, the dirtiest air we breathe is in our homes. This is especially true if the…
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Environmentally Friendly Solar Heat
Solar heat is environmentally friendly. Solar heat does not pollute or produce greenhouse gases. It helps conserve the earth’s energy…
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