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Think R22 Refrigerant Prices Are Outrageous Now? This Is Just The Beginning.Edit

June 14, 2012 May 29, 2020

The next time you need to recharge the refrigerant in your air conditioner or heat pump, be prepared for a shock. The cost of the refrigerant in most current cooling systems has been sharply increasing. R22 refrigerant, commonly referred to by the brand name Freon, is being phased out in response to an international climate …

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Tankless Water Heaters — How Many You Need Depends On 2 Key Factors Edit

June 12, 2012 January 4, 2018

Tankless water heaters, also known as demand water heaters, heat water only when you need it. There’s no storage tank like a conventional water heater, thus no standby energy loss as unused water cools in the tank. Tankless heating can reduce water-heating costs by as much as 50 percent. Because the drawbacks of conventional tank …

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Good Reasons To Get A Programmable Thermostat When You Upgrade Your HVAC System Edit

June 16, 2011 April 7, 2021

If you’re getting ready to upgrade your HVAC system, you’re making a wise decision. Modern, high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment offers great savings on energy costs. In order to really maximize the energy savings from your new system, there are two other things you should do. First, make sure you have no leaks in your …

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A Precision Tune-Up Can Keep Your System From Quitting On You When You Really Need It Edit

June 2, 2011 April 7, 2021

Preventative maintenance of your home’s heating and cooling systems is very important. Annual or semi-annual maintenance can help prolong the life of your equipment and help you avoid costly repairs in the summer and winter months. A precision tune-up is one the best ways to keep your heating or cooling system from quitting on you …

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Our Whole-House Energy Savings Ideas Just For Metro-East Homeowners Edit

May 9, 2011 April 7, 2021

Energy savings is at the forefront of a lot of people’s minds today, fueled by job loss, the economic climate, and rising prices. In general, people are looking for lots of different ways to cut costs, and saving energy is one good way to spend less. Because heating and cooling costs, and energy use in …

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Make A Plan For Efficiency With An Energy Evaluation Edit

May 2, 2011 April 7, 2021

Are you considering an energy evaluation but aren’t sure what you’ll get? This guide will tell you what you can expect and what an energy auditor will do. A professional energy evaluation is simply an assessment of how your home consumes energy and protects itself from energy losses. It involves testing to see how efficiently …

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