Monthly Archives: November 2011

Familiarize Yourself With Furnace Efficiency Ratings If It’s Time For A New Model

At some point during your time as a homeowner, there probably will come a day when you’ll need to replace your furnace. It is a major expense and a drain on your

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Consider A Solar Water Heater To Provide Hot Water For Your Home

Does the thought of going solar intrigue you? You may be hesitant to change over your entire home energy system, but consider phasing into the solar generation by replacing your conventional hot

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Try These Three Solutions To Help Solve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality Problems

Are you suffering from allergy symptoms or asthma attacks? Does the air in your home feel stuffy or musty? These are signs that you have indoor air quality problems. There

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Is Your Home In Need Of Carbon Monoxide Detectors?

If you have any fuel-burning appliances and you don’t have carbon monoxide detectors installed in your home, you should purchase at least one detector as soon as possible.

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Schedule Your Fall Furnace Maintenance Check Now To Make Sure Your Home Stays Warm Later

Winter is quickly approaching, so it’s the perfect time to prepare your home for the chilly weather ahead. One important item for your fall to-do list is to schedule an annual furnace maintenance

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Here Are Six Reasons Why You Should Opt For Geothermal Heating And Cooling For Your Home

Geothermal heating and cooling systems tap into energy stored just under the earth’s surface to condition the air in your home. While they’re less common than furnaces, boilers or heat

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Add A Radiant Floor Heating System And Add Warmth To Your Home

Energy efficient and comfortable, a radiant floor heating system is a popular alternative to more traditional heating solutions such as forced-air systems. Radiant heating systems do more with less — so

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You May Be Entitled To A Federal Tax Credit If You Replace Your Water Heater With An Energy Efficient Model This Year

The typical home’s water heater system is responsible for as much as 25 percent of its total energy consumption. Replacing your old water heater with a new energy-efficient model will

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Boiler Efficiency: Explore AFUE

If you have a boiler, you know it’s an important part of your household’s operation, as it heats the water that heats your home. But if you don’t know how to

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