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

December 4, 2012 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 Savings Edit

November 29, 2012 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 Perks Edit

November 27, 2012 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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Choosing A Heating Contractor? Make A Wise Choice Edit

November 22, 2012 December 22, 2017

Picking a new and efficient heating system for your Metro-East home is the first step toward enjoying greater comfort with lower utility bills this winter. The second step is choosing a heating contractor who can complete the installation correctly. Poor installation can decrease a system’s efficiency by up to 30 percent, causing higher energy bills, …

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5 Benefits Regular Preventive Maintenance Offers: Can You Afford To Miss Out?Edit

November 20, 2012 February 11, 2016

Every once in a while, we run into a customer who just doesn’t believe in regular preventive maintenance for his or her heating and cooling equipment. While that individual may feel that the costs of an annual checkup outweigh the benefits, that sentiment tends to change when the heat goes out in the middle of …

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Consider Geothermal If You’re Switching Out Your Furnace This Year Edit

November 15, 2012 December 22, 2017

So your old heating system finally gave out, and now you’re switching out your furnace before the weather turns cold. You want one that will keep you comfortable without sending your energy bills through the roof. There are a number of options available, but one of the best investments is a geothermal heat pump. No …

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Using Information From A Professional Energy Audit To Stop Energy Losses Edit

November 13, 2012 January 4, 2018

People will give you energy saving advice every time you turn around — seal air leaks, replace your windows, adjust your thermostat — but the best way to determine how you can save the most energy is with a professional energy audit. Every Metro-East home is unique, and no quick solution will work for everyone. …

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Upgrading Your Furnace? Features Metro-East Homeowners Should Consider Edit

November 8, 2012 January 4, 2018

Upgrading your furnace is an investment. Not only does your family depend on that furnace to stay comfortable in winter, but the quality of your furnace can also add to your house’s value. How do you know what features to choose when upgrading your furnace? If you choose energy-efficient features, you get a more comfortable home …

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4 Key Areas Where It Pays To Boost Your Insulation Edit

November 6, 2012 January 4, 2018

Proper insulation of your home provides both comfort and significant savings in energy costs. For maximum energy efficiency in your home, boost your insulation in these four critical areas. Attic An improperly insulated attic can suck heat from your living spaces in winter, and radiate it downward in the summer, putting an extra load on your …

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Think Your Ducts Need To Be Cleaned? Maybe They Need To Be Repaired Edit

November 1, 2012 December 16, 2017

If you’re concerned about air quality in your home, particularly if any of your family suffers from airborne allergies or respiratory issues, you may wonder if your HVAC system’s ducts need to be cleaned. A lot of heating and cooling businesses offer routine duct-cleaning services, though some unscrupulous companies will overstate the necessity of cleaning …

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