Author Archives: Greg Schillianskey

Schedule Your Annual HVAC Service Check Before You Crank Up Your A/C

An annual service check should be the first item on your spring to-do list. Your air conditioner sat idle during the winter season, and before you crank it up for

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Zoning System Helps Eliminate Fights Over The Thermostat

Only the nightly tussle over the remote control for the TV can compete with this one: someone upstairs is too warm and wants to turn the thermostat down, while someone

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Poor Indoor Air Quality And Its Possible Sources

Prolonged exposure to low-quality indoor air can be a contributing factor to many different maladies, illnesses and chronic health conditions. Indoor air pollution has been linked to a long list

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Humidity Is No Match For A Dehumidifier

Like much of northern California, Sacramento has relatively high humidity levels throughout the year. High humidity levels inside your home can make indoor living unpleasant and can also cause a

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Low Lifetime Costs Make HVAC Systems Powered By Renewable Energy Sources Ideal

If you’re considering upgrading your HVAC system, you should be looking at it as a long-term investment. That means you need to understand the true lifetime costs of the products

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Duct Cleaning Can Be Helpful In These Situations

Pollutants in our home come from many different sources, and it hasn’t been proven that cleaning your ducts will prevent health problems related to poor indoor air quality, according to

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Geothermal Heating And Cooling: Does Your Site Fit The Bill?

Geothermal heating and cooling is a high efficiency way to keep your home comfortable year-round.

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5 Tips To Improve Home Energy Efficiency In Every Season

Home energy efficiency is achieved one step at a time. Some of those steps — such as upgrading to a high-efficiency heating and cooling system — are big ones. But

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Install The Right Programmable Thermostat For Your Home

By installing the right programmable thermostat, you can gain precise control over your heating and air conditioning system — even when you’re not home — to maximize home comfort and

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Maintain Healthy Indoor Air Quality With A Dehumidifier

Dehumidifying your home can help you maintain healthy indoor air quality and makes more sense when your dehumidifier serves the entire house, not just selected rooms.

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