Monthly Archives: March 2011

Choosing A Programmable Thermostat

Programmable thermostats can provide both comfort and energy savings for you and your family.  Studies show that you can reduce your utility bills by almost ten percent by setting programmable

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Whole House Dehumidifiers a Nice Addition to Your Home’s Comfort Plan

Nobody enjoys trying to sleep in hot, humid North Carolina weather without air conditioning. Whole-house dehumidifiers help add to the comfort by controlling the moisture, creating a comfortable and healthy home.

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Will Your Air Conditioning System Make It Another Year? Some Clues

As an air conditioning system nears ten years of age, it may have to be replaced.  When you decide to get a new system, you should consider the savings you

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Summer Heat Won’t Be Long: Air Conditioning Tune-Up Time

You don’t want to wait for that first hot summer afternoon to crank on the air conditioner and find out that there’s a problem. An air conditioning tune-up performed now

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Something To Think About: Surge Protection For Your HVAC Investment

Considering surge protection for your HVAC systems, but don’t know enough about it? Can you answer these questions?

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Not As Generous As 2010, But Tax Credits For New HVAC Equipment Available

Even though the tax laws have changed, you are still able to earn significant tax credits by upgrading your heating and air conditioning systems. If you choose models that are

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New Online Tool Shows How Your Home’s Energy Use Measures Up

Are you wasting money heating and cooling your home? If you’re looking for energy and dollar savings, the way to start is to conduct an energy audit of your house. You have to

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Better Indoor Air Quality Can Ease Spring Allergy Suffering

While it’s true that the fresh air of the great outdoors is usually cleaner than indoor air, this does not mean that the indoor environment of your home has to

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Duct Sealing Is A Proven Energy Saver

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, leaking ductwork affects three out of four U.S. homes, wasting the equivalent of the energy burned by 13 million cars a year. A typical family

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Four HVAC Terms Every Homeowner Should Know

Finding your way around the various terms used in the HVAC industry can get rather confusing. Government standards, HVAC manufacturing standards, new efficiencies and reduced emission requirements have all contributed

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