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Get Better Whole-House Performance With A 7-Step Checklist That Evaluates Every Home SystemEdit

January 4, 2018

If you’re tired of wasting energy and paying for high monthly energy bills, it may be time to evaluate your whole-house performance. Use the following tips when you inspect your home for energy loss and find out what you can do about it. Check for air leaks – Air leaks to the outdoors and attic …

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Selecting An Efficient Boiler: 3 Steps To SuccessEdit

January 4, 2018

Today’s boilers are often 10 to 30 percent more energy efficient than those made 20 or even 10 years ago. Upgrading the old boiler in your southwest Illinois home will almost certainly lower your heating bills. To get the most from your investment, though, you’ll want a model that’s as energy efficient as possible. When …

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Need To Replace Your Furnace? Here’s How To Tell If It’s TimeEdit

February 11, 2016

No one can predict the exact date you’ll absolutely have to replace your furnace. But one thing is for sure: it probably won’t be at the most convenient time. Since aging furnaces often fail when they’re under the highest heating demand, it will probably happen at the coldest time of the winter when you’ll have …

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Why Whole-House Humidifiers are Superior to Portable Units at Controlling HumidityEdit

January 4, 2018

A whole-house humidifier is a great way to protect your family from the unhealthy effects of dry air in the winter. If your family frequently complains of dry noses, cracked and itchy skin, and sore throats during the heating season, you should consider installing a central humidifier to help alleviate their suffering. While the physical …

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Boost Home Energy Efficiency With These Fall ProjectsEdit

December 16, 2017

After a long summer, these cooling fall days in the greater St. Louis metro area are a perfect time to take on a few DIY projects designed to improve home energy efficiency. Once the cold winds start blowing, you’ll be in position to settle in for the winter and enjoy savings from lower utility costs. …

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Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Using Them To Secure Iron-Clad ProtectionEdit

February 11, 2016

The state of Illinois enforces a law that requires all residential properties to have a working carbon monoxide detector installed within 15 feet from the master bedroom door if any kind of combustible fuel is used indoors (such as in a gas furnace or water heater). The law became effective in 2007, but if you’re …

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A 5-Step Guide To Preparing For Annual ServiceEdit

January 4, 2018

A quick glance outside your window will confirm that fall is definitely here, and it’s time to have your heating systems checked out before the cold weather sets in. Preparing for annual service doesn’t have to take long, and if you follow this step-by-step guide, you’ll be ready in no time at all. Pull out …

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Installing A New Heat Pump? Don’t Overlook These 5 Comfort-Enhancing FeaturesEdit

March 15, 2021

Whether you’re replacing a different type of heating system or upgrading your heat pump, you should keep in mind five important features. Before installing a new heat pump based on size alone, consider these features that enhance comfort and encourage greater energy savings: Two-stage thermostat: This feature is valuable when the heat pump is in …

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Winterize Your Home, Boost Comfort And SavingsEdit

January 4, 2018

Winter is coming to the Metro-East area. Now’s the time to prepare. We don’t know what the season will bring this year but – whether mild or harsh – if you properly winterize your home, you’ll stay warmer at a lower cost.  A simple process The amount of time, energy and cost necessary to winterize …

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Improving Home Insulation? Get In On These 3 PerksEdit

February 11, 2016

One of the most important things you can do this fall is to make sure your home is properly insulated. Even if you have insulation, many homes don’t have enough, and so aren’t getting the full effects. Here are three benefits to improving home insulation that will help you through the Metro-East winter and throughout …

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