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The Thought Of Replacing The Furnace Is Spine Chilling? A Buyer’s Guide To Ease Your WorriesEdit

December 22, 2017

A furnace is a major household expense, and unfortunately, it’s an expense that few people factor into their budgets. However, as the Midwest air begins to chill, the idea of paying heating costs with your old, inefficient furnace can be just as scary as the thought of investing in a new unit. The good news …

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Have You Scheduled Your Fall Furnace Maintenance? Heating Season’s Almost HereEdit

February 11, 2016

Now that summer is over, it’s time to make an appointment for your fall furnace maintenance. With the heating season starting soon, you’ll want to be sure that your system is ready for whatever Mother Nature will dish out this winter in the Metro-East. Preventive maintenance now on your heating system will help to ensure the …

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You’ve Used Your Ceiling Fans To Stay Cool—Now Use Them To Stay WarmEdit

December 16, 2017

It’s a fact that ceiling fans will help cool off your home in the warmer months, but did you know that they can also help keep you warm during the winter? Using ceiling fans in conjunction with your heating and air conditioning systems will help keep your house comfortable and your energy bills low. Adjusting …

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You’ll Soon Be Needing The Furnace; Have You Checked Your CO Detectors?Edit

December 16, 2017

Fall is here, and soon we will be switching on our furnaces to get us through the cold winter months. There’s no time like the present to start preparing for using your furnace. In addition to scheduling your heating system’s annual preventive maintenance, checking your CO (carbon monoxide) detectors should be at the top of your …

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Smart Decision Making With The EnergyGuide LabelEdit

January 4, 2018

Shopping for new appliances can be a little overwhelming — especially if you have little or no prior knowledge and haven’t had time to do research. While you can always ask a home comfort specialist to clarify terms and explain product differences, it’s important to learn how to compare different options yourself. Of course, one …

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Learn Your HVAC Contractor’s Language, And Hold Up Your End Of The ConversationEdit

November 27, 2020

It can be an intimidating process when researching new heating or cooling equipment for your home or when speaking to an HVAC contractor, if you’re not familiar with the terminology. We’ve provided a short glossary of terms to help you feel more confident when discussing heating and cooling systems with an HVAC contractor. AFUE stands …

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7 Keys To Long-Term Energy EfficiencyEdit

December 16, 2017

Achieving long-term energy efficiency in your home assures you that the heating costs will be lower this winter and you will be more comfortable. It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to meet this goal, and your benefits start immediately. Increase insulation. The U.S. Department of Energy recommends that you have at least …

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The Costly Air Leaks In Your Metro-East Home: Find ‘Em, Fix ‘EmEdit

December 16, 2017

Making sure your HVAC system runs properly and efficiently is important for making your home a comfortable environment to live in, as well as keeping your energy bills low. However, air leaks throughout the home can make your HVAC system work harder while wasting energy. For this reason, it’s important to find these costly air …

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Sizing Your New Water HeaterEdit

January 4, 2018

Homeowners don’t usually give much thought to hot water heaters until it’s time to repair them. Usually, people look for the number of gallons on the existing tank and go from there. However, there’s a more involved in sizing a new water heater than what you might think. Water-heating appliances take a lot of energy, …

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Tankless Water Heaters: The Right Choice For Your Home?Edit

January 4, 2018

Water heaters have been in use for at least 100 years, and the basic technology that makes them work is essentially the same that runs today’s standard water heaters. However, the same technology requires constant heating of the water to make sure it’s ready to use. This may be convenient but it still wastes a …

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