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Air Cleaners: Giving Your Sacramento Home Healthier Air

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: May 15, 2013

The air in many large U.S. cities is getting cleaner, while the air inside most homes is more polluted than the air outside. You and your family members may be

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DIY vs. Professional Heat Pump Maintenance: What to Tackle and What to Leave to the Experts

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: April 30, 2013

Summer’s right around the corner, and you should be thinking about scheduling your heat pump maintenance if you haven’t already. If you both cool and heat your Sacramento area home

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What to Look For When Choosing an Air Conditioner Replacement

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: April 26, 2013

When you’re facing a major home improvement, it’s natural to be a little nervous about the expense, but the net result is usually well worth the outlay. If you’re looking

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Warm Weather’s Coming, So Tackle Do-It-Yourself A/C Maintenance Now

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: April 18, 2013

With warmer weather right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about getting your air conditioner in shape for the coming cooling season.

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When Your Heat Pump Freezes, Know What to Do

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: April 2, 2013

Homeowners don’t often think of their HVAC equipment until a problem arises. If your heat pump freezes, you can be left in the lurch without the comfort you’re used to.

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Want to Lower Home Energy Costs? Look to Your Gas Bill

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: March 21, 2013

Are you looking for ways to lower home energy costs? Who isn’t? Did you know that some of the information you need to lower your gas bill is located right

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A Cracked Heat Exchanger Creates Significant Home Hazards

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: March 12, 2013

A poorly maintained furnace or one that has developed mechanical problems such as a cracked heat exchanger can be a safety hazard as well as an unnecessary drain on your

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The Gas-Fired Furnace In Your Sacramento Home: How It Does The Job

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: January 25, 2013

Winters tend to be a little milder in California than they are elsewhere, but we certainly need our heating systems here. Many residents have adopted newer technologies, including solar, but

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5 Key Ways To Optimize Home Indoor Air Quality

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: January 11, 2013

Outdoor air in the United States has become progressively cleaner over the years. But are you aware that the indoor air in your home could be severely contaminated?

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Gas Furnace Features: Bells, Whistles Or Essentials? You Decide

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: January 4, 2013

It may have been some years since you bought a gas furnace, and if you’re shopping for a replacement now, you may be surprised at all the furnace features you

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