Monthly Archives: February 2012

Anatomy Of An Energy Bill: Know Where Your Money’s Going, And You’ll See Where You Can Save

Surprised at the size of your energy bill? Wondering where all that power goes? Your household might have some energy-sucking appliances or systems you haven’t considered.

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Buying A Furnace Online Is A Risk That Might Get You More Than You Bargained For

Air conditioning and heating equipment sold online may appear to be a real bargain. In fact, you’re missing out on a lot when buying a furnace from an online HVAC

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The MERV Filter That’s Best For Your Furnace And Your Family

MERV, or “Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value,” is a scale that measures how well filters can capture airborne contaminants before they reach your heating equipment — and before the heated air

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How Your Home’s Heating and Air Conditioning System Can Help With Static Electricity

Has a friend or relative ever really shocked you? Does your hair look like you’ve seen a ghost? Are your clothes clinging to you? If so, you are encountering the

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Red-Tagged Furnace: Deciding Between A New Heat Exchanger And An Entirely New Unit

If you have a red-tagged furnace, it means the heat exchanger has a crack in it. This crack can allow carbon monoxide to escape into the air you breathe. Any

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Heat Pumps: How The Sum Of The Parts Means Greater Efficiency

In Southern California and Nevada, we generally enjoy mild winters with great weather throughout the year. This is the perfect climate for heat pumps, one of the most energy-efficient and comfortable

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Know the Best Places and Ways to Mount CO Detectors

Starting off a new year is a great time to put up a carbon monoxide (CO) detector if your home lacks one. But before you do, give some thought to

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Peace Of Mind With An AC Pro Maintenance Agreement

A heating and air conditioning maintenance agreement helps protect your home comfort equipment and extend its life. A well-maintained heating and cooling system will last longer, run more efficiently and

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Maintain Ideal Relative Humidity In Your Home, Regardless Of The Season

The air in our homes can get pretty dry in wintertime. When the cold weather hits and relative humidity gets to be uncomfortably low, many residents are bothered by the ill

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