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Seal the Ductwork to Lock In Savings

A well designed and properly sealed duct system is more efficient and can keep you and your family more comfortable and healthier. Savings result from a more efficient system that

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Choosing A Heat Pump: Weigh The Efficiency Rating, But Also Look At These Advanced Features

When you’re looking to purchase a new heat pump, energy-efficiency ratings are definitely something you should keep in mind, but there are also a few other advanced features available that

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Need To Boost Heating Efficiency? Consider A Dual-Fuel System

As a homeowner in North Carolina, you may be wondering if there is an effective way to curb your rising energy bills. A dual-fuel system is an innovative and economical

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Your New Furnace: How Do You Know You’re Getting The Right Size?

Thinking about buying a huge furnace to keep your North Carolina home warm during the winter months? Think again. When it comes to furnaces, bigger is not necessarily better. But

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Desire Better Efficiency? Evaluate Your Home’s Air Handler

Your air conditioning can’t function without the air handler, which includes essential system components such as the coil that actually cools your indoor air, and the blower. The blower is what

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Watch The Efficiency Of HVAC Systems Rise With Ceiling Fans

Did you know that ceiling fans can increase the efficiency of your heating and cooling equipment, not only in the summer, but year-round? Ceilingfans can’t actually raise or lower the

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Attic-Sealing Strategies Give Triangle-Area Homeowners In North Carolina A Solid Plan For Efficiency

Attic sealing is one of the smartest steps Triangle-area homeowners can take to increase home performance. The typical attic has so many small leaks that, when taken together, they can

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How Stewart’s Quality Assurance Program Gets You Expert HVAC Service

Your HVAC system is the most important factor in keeping your home comfortable.  That’s why you shouldn’t trust anyone less than the best to provide HVAC service for you.  Stewart’s

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Has Your Furnace Seen Better Days? Now’s The Best Time To Shop For A New One

There are three factors to consider when determining whether you need a new furnace: the efficiency of your furnace, the cost of fuel and the heating load of your house.

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Creating Healthy and Comfortable Air In Your Home

Indoor air quality is about more than just getting the temperature right. It is also about ensuring the quality of the air itself. Air comes into the home from various

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