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Zoning Systems Provide an Easy, Efficient Way to Control Your HVAC System

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: May 9, 2013

If your cooling and heating costs seem to be spiraling out of control or if there are certain areas of your home that are harder to cool or heat than

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Lowering Your Home’s Cooling Load To Bring Down Your Energy Bills

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: September 17, 2012

When the temperature soars, as it has all too often this past summer, your electric bills soar, as well. The cost of keeping your home comfortable can seem to be

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Attic Insulation: For More Of What You Need Downstairs, Boost What You Have Upstairs

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: June 25, 2012

When you think of insulation, cool weather might come to mind. After all, insulation keeps the warm air inside and the cold air out. But insulation is just as important

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The Ductless Mini Split: An Elegant Solution To Your Cooling Problem

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: June 20, 2012

Summers in Sacramento require air conditioning, but when you have a space that’s hard to cool (or heat), the ductless mini split is an option.

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The Advantages Remote Access Programmable Thermostats Offer

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: May 21, 2012

Energy prices are high and it does not appear that they’re going to fall anytime soon. If you’re going to keep your utility bills under control, you need to have

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Zoning System Helps Eliminate Fights Over The Thermostat

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: May 14, 2012

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

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: May 9, 2012

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

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: May 7, 2012

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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5 Tips To Improve Home Energy Efficiency In Every Season

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: April 23, 2012

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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Maintain Healthy Indoor Air Quality With A Dehumidifier

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: April 16, 2012

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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