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Maximizing Heat Pump Performance in the Sacramento Home You’re Building

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: June 18, 2013

If you’re planning to outfit your new Sacramento home with a heat pump, it’s vital that you prepare your home now to optimize heat pump performance later.

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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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Duct Sealing: 5 Benefits for Your Sacramento Home

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: May 2, 2013

Ductwork in most homes is largely hidden. But out of sight doesn’t mean it should be out of mind. Leaky ductwork can cause multiple problems in your Sacramento area home.

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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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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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Duct System Layout That Maximizes Heating And Cooling Efficiency

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: February 19, 2013

Your duct system layout can mean the difference between comfortable indoor temperatures along with modest utility payments, and air-pressure problems, moisture accumulation and varying micro-climates from room to room.

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Sealing Home Ductwork? OK, So What Products Are You Using?

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: January 30, 2013

You’re planning on sealing home ductwork? You might assume that the product to use is duct tape. Ironically, standard duct tape is the last thing you should use for this

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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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Determining The Cost Of Your Geothermal Installation

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: January 23, 2013

Geothermal heating and cooling systems have quickly caught on with homeowners interested in maximizing their energy savings. Although the cost of your geothermal installation will generally be more than the average

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Home Duct Cleaning: A Job Too Important For Just Any HVAC Contractor

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: January 18, 2013

Home duct cleaning isn’t the most scintillating topic for a conversation, but it’s likely that a friend or two may have mentioned having it done. Maybe you’ve wondered whether you

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